Program Overview

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Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

The Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) is a two-year postgraduate degree offered at Australias top engineering faculty. This flexible postgraduate degree lets you specialise in mechanical engineering and gain in-depth knowledge and technical ability while continuing your professional development through industrial training.

Overview

UNSW Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) is a two-year postgraduate degree offered at Australias top engineering faculty. This degree is an entry point for graduates who want to pursue a career as an engineer with accreditation by Engineers Australia. In this degree, youll gain the theory, tools and strategies to design engineering systems and manage a products full life-cycle.

Why Study at UNSW?

Standout from other graduates in the job market with a degree from Australias top-ranking Engineering faculty. We're ranked #1 in Australia and #25 globally for Engineering and Technology. As well as this, all of UNSW's Engineering schools are ranked in the global top 50 with two schools ranked in the global top 10 for Engineering subjects.

Program Structure

The Master of Engineering is a two-year degree, which can be studied part-time or full-time. In this degree, youll gain a solid background in an area of your choice. The structure of this degree provides the opportunity for students to specialise in an area of interest while gaining a depth of knowledge across a broad range of topics.

Full Program Structure

• 60 days of industrial training
• Six disciplinary knowledge courses
• Five advanced disciplinary knowledge courses
• Two engineering and technical knowledge courses
• One design course
• A research project

Entry Requirements

Admission to this program requires at least one of the following:

• A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline that is not completed in Australia with a minimum credit average (equivalent to a UNSW WAM of 65)
• A 3-year Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline with a minimum credit average (equivalent to a UNSW WAM of 65)

English Language Requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations.

What Will I Study?

In the Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), youll gain advanced disciplinary knowledge and practical experience in areas of:

• Computer-aided design and manufacture
• Machine condition monitoring
• Acoustics and noise
• Composite materials and mechanics
• Solar thermal energy design
• Automobile engine technology

Future Careers

Mechanical engineering is a profession that continues to evolve as technology improves and the optimisation of design and construction of machines continues. The demand for skilled engineering professionals is high, from large scale manufacturing projects to acoustics consultancies.

Accreditation

Accredited by Engineers Australia, the Master of Engineering degree has professional recognition globally. This degree includes a practical component where youll apply your knowledge in practical settings through 60 days of approved industrial training in Australia or overseas.

Fees & Scholarships

2026 Indicative First Year Full Fee: $45,000 2026 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree: $92,500

Scholarships

At UNSW, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether youre a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.