Graduate Diploma in Materials Engineering

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  • Duration

    1 year full-time
    (or part-time equiv.)
  • Start Dates

    February and July
  • Location


Accelerate industry’s material progress

Investment in the advanced materials market is expanding the world over—in the space industry, medical technologies, defence, manufacturing, energy, telecommunications and more. Engineering professionals able to drive materials innovation are in high demand.

 

What will you do?

Our Graduate Diploma of Materials Engineering will equip you with high-level knowledge at the real-world interface between materials engineering, chemistry and physics.

The industry-driven content is delivered over 12 months full-time, through a flexible blend of online and intensive face-to-face learning; and if you’re currently employed full-time and looking to upskill, you can make the study fit you by taking courses individually or combined as a graduate certificate.

You will:

  • work in the University’s state-of-the-art engineering research labs
  • have access to cutting-edge on-campus research and development facilities
  • work alongside world-class materials engineering researchers—including from the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Centre for Materials in Energy and Catalysis, and the ARC Research Hub for Graphene Enabled Industry Transformation.

You’ll also be able to take courses in your chosen specialisation: Energy; Quantum; or Optical.

 

Where could it take you?

You might make school lunches planet-friendly by developing biodegradable cling film. You could help create light, strong and cost-effective shipping containers to reduce global freight costs and fuel consumption. Perhaps you’ll develop an on-site fertilizer producing unit from sunlight, air, and water for local farmers. You may even wish to continue your studies in the Master of Materials Engineering.


  • Be mentored by our world-class researchers and industry experts
  • Learn in our high-quality research facilities and specialist laboratories
  • Gain credit towards the Master of Materials Engineering

Thinking of studying soon?

  • 2025

    Ready to start your studies in 2025? You can apply to the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø or now before continuing on to the new in 2026. When the time comes to transfer, we'll be here at every step, ensuring you're well supported with personalised advice and a detailed study plan.

  • 2026

    Planning to start your studies in 2026? You can apply to
    directly. Applications are currently open for international students and will open for Australian students in August 2025.

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Domestic applicants

SATAC Code 3GD103
Deferment Yes - 2 year
Intake February and July
Selection Criteria
Graduate entry

Higher Education Study A completed Bachelor degree or equivalent in the field of Science, Engineering, Technology or related backgrounds with a minimum GPA of 4.5.