Overview

AEA is offered by Griffith University as an admission pathway for domestic students wishing to apply for a place in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). For further information, please visit https://www.griffith.edu.au/griffith-sciences/school-engineering-built-environment/learning-teaching/aptitude-for-engineering-assessment 

 

Test dates and locations

The 2023 AEA test will be held in September 2023. Exact dates will be advised in mid 2023. The exams will be held at the Griffith Nathan and Griffith Gold Coast campuses.

If you reside in a regional area, you can take the test online via Zoom in September 2023. Exact dates will also be advised in mid 2023 (via the Zoom platform.)

Registrations for the September 2023 AEA test will close at 5.00 pm AEST, date to be advised mid 2023.

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What is the Aptitude for Engineering and Computer Science Assessment?

The Aptitude for Engineering and Computer Science Assessment (AEA) 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.

AEA has been developed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to assist universities to select students into courses offered by the Engineering and Computer Science faculties.

Who should sit AEA?

AEA offers a pathway to the Engineering and Computer Science faculties at universities for students who:

  • have not completed the prerequisite subjects necessary for admission to Engineering and Computer Science courses
  • wish to have information about their aptitude for Engineering and Computer Science considered alongside their state school certificate results (Higher School Certificate, Queensland Senior Certificate, The South Australian Certificate of Education, Victorian Certificate of Education, Western Australian Certificate of Education)
  • seek entry to Engineering and Computer Science faculties as a mature age student
  • seek admission to Engineering and Computer Science faculties as an international student and wish to have information about their aptitude for Engineering and Computer Science considered alongside their documented results
  • seek admission to Engineering and Computer Science faculties as an international student and have not studied subjects traditionally required for admission to Engineering and Computer Science courses.