Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering Major (M ProEng)

Overview

This course is designed for graduates from a four-year Engineering undergraduate degree not accredited by Engineers Australia in a related discipline.

Course Description

Mechanical engineering involves the analysis, understanding, design and manufacture of components, devices and machines, often together with heat and fluid flows, that are integrated to create engineering systems.

Course Structure

• A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
• The course is not suitable for graduates of a four-year undergraduate degree, with Engineers Australia accreditation in the same discipline.
• Those holding an EA accredited qualification and seeking a masters level qualification in the same discipline are encouraged to consider applying for entry to the Master of Philosophy or Master of Engineering Management.
• Applicants seeking entry who do not hold a four year Engineering degree are required to first complete the one-year Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering.

Career Opportunities

• Mechanical engineer
• Aeronautical engineer
• Mechatronic engineer

Industries

• Automotive
• Defence
• Manufacturing
• Mining
• Scientific and technical services
• Utilities
• Consultancy

Course Learning Outcomes

Refer to Master of Professional Engineering for Course Learning Outcomes.

Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL)

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and Scholarships

Please view the Master of Professional Engineering degree for indicative fees.

How to Apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.

Campuses

• Australia
• Colombo
• Dubai
• Malaysia
• Mauritius
• Singapore

Teaching Areas

• Centre for Aboriginal Studies
• Business and Law
• Health Sciences
• Humanities
• Science and Engineering

Specialisations

Refer to Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Specialisations, Bachelor of Commerce Specialisations, and Bachelor of Innovation Specialisations for available specialisations.

Domestic Students

You are considered a domestic student if you are:

• a citizen of Australia or New Zealand
• a permanent resident of Australia
• an Australian Permanent Humanitarian visa holder

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