Program Overview

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Honours

The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Honours course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in mechanical engineering, including the design, manufacture, and maintenance of mechanical components and moving systems.

Course Overview

Mechanical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the design, manufacture, and maintenance of mechanical components and moving systems. The course includes a foundation in physical and engineering sciences, along with materials science, manufacturing, and mechanical design. The program focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice, including strong elements of practical problem-solving, teamwork, and project development.

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 30 core units, 2 elective units, and a practicum unit. The course structure includes:

• Year 1: Introduction to engineering, materials and manufacturing, engineering drawing, and mathematics
• Year 2: Engineering mechanics, electrical engineering fundamentals, programming fundamentals, and engineering systems
• Year 3: Principles of industrial maintenance, fluid mechanics, instrumentation and measurement, and mechanical design and development
• Year 4: Advanced mechanical design, signals and systems, electrical machines and transformers, and engineering management

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the course include:

• Academic admission requirements: Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR or Chemistry ATAR or Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with equivalents considered
• English language requirements: Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent, or IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)

Fees

The estimated first-year indicative fee for domestic students is AUD $8,350, and for international students is AUD $42,900.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Honours course will have competencies in all major areas of mechanical engineering and be able to participate in and lead complex multidisciplinary projects. Mechanical engineers have diverse employment opportunities in most sectors of industry, including product design and development, manufacturing, road and transport, mining and resource, public utilities, agriculture, defense, aerospace, and consulting.

Professional Recognition

The course is accredited by Engineers Australia.

Course Learning Outcomes

The course learning outcomes include:

1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and in-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the mechanical engineering discipline.
2. Think critically, and apply established engineering methods and research skills to complex mechanical engineering problem-solving.
3. Apply systematic engineering synthesis and design processes to conduct and manage mechanical engineering projects, with some intellectual independence.
4. Demonstrate conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the mechanical engineering discipline and fluently apply engineering techniques, tools, and resources.
5. Demonstrate clear and coherent oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
6. Demonstrate a global outlook and knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline, including respect for cultural diversity and indigenous cultural competence.
7. Demonstrate effective team membership and team leadership to implement engineering projects according to relevant standards of ethical conduct, sustainable practice, and professional accountability.
8. Demonstrate responsibility for own learning, professional judgment, and an understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities, and bounds of contemporary engineering practice.

Work Experience Requirement

Before being eligible to graduate from this course, students must meet the requirement of accumulating and being credited with a minimum of 12 weeks of professional practice in a relevant industry environment. This can be commenced at any point in the course.