Graduate Certificate of Engineering

About the course

The Graduate Certificate of Engineering is a short postgraduate qualification designed to build practical engineering knowledge, problem-solving capability and project skills. You’ll develop a forward-looking engineering mindset and strengthen your ability to design and manage engineering work collaboratively, with an emphasis on applied learning, design and innovation. This Graduate Certificate in engineering supports progression into further postgraduate study and technical professional roles.

Career outcome

Graduates can use this qualification to support entry into, or progression within, technical and professional engineering environments. The course strengthens foundations in modelling and applied engineering practice, helping you contribute to team-based design and project delivery. Career directions may include engineering support and project roles across infrastructure, manufacturing, technology and related industries. This Graduate Certificate in engineering can also provide a pathway to further engineering postgraduate study.

Living Costs in Geelong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,000 - 1,323	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 665 - 879
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 13	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 257 - 339

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)