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TAFE SA

Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering

Regency Park, South Australia, Australia

  • Level

    Associate

  • Duration

    2 years Full Time or Part Time equivalent

  • Campus

    Regency Park (SA)

  • Intl. Tuition

    A$21,440 (year not stated on the university's site)

  • Intake

    2027-01-27

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Course Overview

Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering at TAFE SA in Regency Park, South Australia, Australia is a associate programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Electrical and electronics engineers work across power systems, telecommunications, semiconductor design and smart infrastructure. Key employers include National Grid, ARM, Samsung, Siemens, BT and the defence sector.

Student life (indicative)

Regency Park offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

The University at a Glance

Staff Ratio

18.0:1

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

A$21,440

per year, year not stated on the university's site Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

Essential requirements Certificate III or higher in an Engineering related area OR Completion of Year 12 and Year 12 Mathematics with a minimum ATAR of 60 OR Satisfactory achievement in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with a minimum score of 140 | Recent secondary Recent completion of Year 12 and Year 12 Mathematics with a minimum ATAR of 60 Work-Life Other Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with a minimum score of 140 VET Certificate III or higher in an Engineering related area

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Staff Ratio

18:1

Students per staff

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Mild coastal

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

Student Life & City (indicative)

Regency Park offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

  • Regency Park offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
  • Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

What Students Love

  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Great café culture
  • Thriving student social scene
  • Beach lifestyle

University Stats

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Electrical and electronics engineers work across power systems, telecommunications, semiconductor design and smart infrastructure. Key employers include National Grid, ARM, Samsung, Siemens, BT and the defence sector.

  • Electrical and electronics engineers work across power systems, telecommunications, semiconductor design and smart infrastructure.
  • Key employers include National Grid, ARM, Samsung, Siemens, BT and the defence sector.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Healthcare
  • Business
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

A$21,440

per year, year not stated on the university's site Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

HIGH

This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)A$21,440per year, year not stated on the university's site Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£821/mo
Food & Groceries£331/mo
Transport£86/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,429
Annual living costs£17,158/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

Like most major Australian cities, Regency Park carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110). A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.

  • Like most major Australian cities, Regency Park carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110).
  • A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.