Program Overview

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineers design and develop everything that moves or has moving parts — from airplanes to wind turbines to dishwashers.

What Will My Study Involve?

• Practical courses designing, building, testing, and maintaining mechanical systems.
• Take part in a variety of Research and Development (R&D) projects with industry sponsors, ranging from industrial design manufacturing, biomedical applications, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
• Check out clubs like UC Motorsport and Motosoc if you are interested in mechanics.

Courses

• See all Mechanical Engineering courses You may also choose to complete a minor alongside Mechanical Engineering in either Aerospace Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.

First Year

The first year of the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours is made up of six compulsory courses taken by all Engineering students, plus courses specific to Mechanical Engineering:

• CHEM111 Chemical Principles and Processes
• ENGR102 Engineering Mechanics You also need to complete one other 100-level elective course.

2nd–4th Years

Once you have completed the first year and successfully applied for entry into Mechanical Engineering, you will study that discipline within the next three years.

• Most courses in Mechanical Engineering consist of lectures supplemented by tutorials and laboratory classes.
• In the fourth year, you will complete a unique industry project. These are conducted within the department under the joint supervision of staff members and an industry sponsor.

Second Year

• Complete the following list of courses

Third Year

• Complete the following list of courses Plus one of:
  • ENME311 Mechanical Engineering Design
  • ENME351 Biomedical Engineering Design
  • ENME362 Aerospace Engineering Design

Fourth Year

• Complete the following list of courses Plus four courses chosen from these options, or any approved 400-level Engineering courses. If you are completing a minor with your degree, the project course ENME408 Honours Research & Development Project must be in the area of your minor subject.

Physical Requirements

Mechanical Engineering involves a variety of practical undertakings which includes, but is not limited to:

• Compulsory design courses in each year of the degree require hand sketching, the use of drawing instruments, and comprehensive CAD use
• Laboratories throughout the degree, including manual manipulation of controls and other hardware
• Workshop Training (ENME199) in the use of machine tools and Practical Workshop Experience (ENGR200) are both essential and core to the understanding of engineering principles taught, and require manual dexterity
• Extensive use of specialised software packages and the frequent use of Microsoft products
• Extensive use of computer equipment, including a mouse and, in some cases, track pads.

Career Opportunities

Mechanical engineers meet the challenges of our changing world by applying creativity, scientific knowledge, and engineering skills to find solutions to technical problems.

• Your experiences will work well in a huge number of industries, from medical to building to transport to power generation.
• Career pathways could include:
  • Quality and test engineering
  • Machine operations and safety
  • Product manufacturing and design
  • Engineering consultancy

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Related Subjects

Choose an area that you are interested in and learn how UC's range of study options can let you study what you want to.

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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