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Associate Degree of Engineering
This two year full time degree covers the technical side of engineering, such as testing, drawing, commissioning and operating equipment and systems.
- How long it takes
- 2 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 62.3
- Lowest offered at CQUniversity, 2026
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- 4 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Associate Degree of Engineering asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how things work
- an aptitude for maths and science
- good problem solving skills
- the ability to work well in a team
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma?
The Associate Degree of Engineering is at a higher level than the Advanced Diploma of Engineering. Beyond that, there is not enough detail here to compare what each level covers.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
If you study further
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for University of Southern Queensland (opens in a new tab)
University of Southern Queensland
Springfield, Toowoomba, QLD
4.1from 504 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 65.8 lowest
- (74.8 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for CQUniversity (opens in a new tab)
CQUniversity
Online
4.1from 999 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 62.3 lowest
- (64.3 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Jul 2027
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Enquiries can go unanswered
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Associate Degree of Engineering.
- Engineering principles
- Technical drawing and design
- Problem solving
- Specialisation in a chosen field
- Sustainability
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose before you enrol.
How is it different from the Advanced Diploma of Engineering?
The Associate Degree of Engineering is at a higher level than the Advanced Diploma of Engineering. Beyond that, there is not enough detail here to compare what each level covers.