Graduate Certificate in Engineering Studies

About the course

This course qualifies those who apply a body of knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake professional work and provides a pathway for further learning in engineering. If you have a bachelor degree in a non-cognate engineering field, you can apply to this course. All applications are assessed individually and the course structure is tailor-made based on the basic qualifications that you possess. If you do not have a degree but have a TAFE diploma or equivalent qualification in engineering and significant related work experience you may also considered. Get your career guide.

Career outcome

Explore career pathways in biomedical, civil and environmental, electrical and electronic and mechanical and mechatronic engineering, and graduate with technical expertise, leadership skills and problem-solving capabilities. Preparing graduates for engineering management, technical leadership, and specialist design roles across industrial sectors.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)