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About the course
Prepare yourself to enter the exciting world of research and learn how to shape the discourse around everything we build and create. This diploma will give you the skills and knowledge you need to pursue further study in engineering, either through a PhD or MPhil. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.
Career outcome
Graduates are suited to research-assistant and early research-support roles in engineering consultancies, industry R&D teams, government and research organisations, as well as progression into an MPhil or PhD. The qualification strengthens skills in research design, analysis and scholarly communication for engineering-focused projects. It supports research careers and higher-degree pathways in engineering. Preparing graduates for engineering management, technical leadership, and specialist design roles across industrial sectors.
Living Costs in Gold Coast**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310 |
Average Salary***
