Program Overview
Griffith University offers students a pathway into engineering by sitting the Aptitude for Engineering Assessment examination. Successful students will receive admission into the Bachelor of Engineering or the Bachelor of Engineering Technology at either the Nathan or Gold Coast campuses.
The Aptitude for Engineering Assessment is a two and a half hour multiple choice test that assesses a candidate’s aptitude to think scientifically, solve quantitative problems, critically analyse information and display interpersonal understanding.
Registration
The dates for registration are:
Registrations open: Monday 15 April
Registrations close: Tuesday 10 September
Late registrations will be accepted up to 5:00pm (AEST) on Friday 13 September 2013, on payment of a late fee of $40 in addition to the registration fee.
Registrations will only be offered online at http://www.acer.edu.au/tests/aea/registrations and a fee of $120 will be required to sit the examination. Applicants will be informed of their results within 4-6 weeks.
Exam Details
Metropolitan Dates and Location
Date: Saturday 21 September
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Brisbane Location: Griffith University, Nathan campus
Gold Coast Location: Griffith University Gold Coast campus
Regional Dates and Location
Date: Thursday 19 September
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Bundaberg
Date: Saturday 21 September
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Cairns
Date: Monday 23 September
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Brisbane Location: Townsville
Date: Wednesday 25 September
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Brisbane Location: Mackay
Date: Friday 27 September
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Brisbane Location: Rockhampton
Eligible Students
The exam is open to current year 12 students, mature age and international applicants (please note the conditions for English language need to be satisfied) who may not have the prerequisite course or tertiary entrance score, or wish to have information about their aptitude for engineering considered with their school or documented results.
For more information, please contact the Griffith School of Engineering by emailing to: aeaeng@griffith.edu.au or phone (07) 3735 3924