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Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)

The Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) program is designed to train engineers capable of solving the world's greatest challenges. This degree will prepare students to help address the world's future energy needs by taking biomass, wind, and tidal power solutions to the next level.

What is Mechanical Engineering?

Mechanical engineers design, manufacture, and optimize specialist machines and processes. Mechanical Engineering is at the heart of many aeronautical, motorsport, and manufacturing teams. Students could learn to design self-driving farm machinery for ultra-efficient food production or tackle health issues by building revolutionary biomechanical solutions for people with disabilities.

Career Opportunities

Mechanical engineers work in a wide range of industries, with roles being flexible and diverse. Students may prefer hands-on fieldwork or design and development, or they might prefer a leadership role managing people and projects. Almost all industries need mechanical engineers, who can work in medical, transport, aerospace, electronics, mining, renewable energy, robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing industries.

Professional Outcomes

• Mechanical engineering designer
• Mechanical systems supervisor
• Mechanical technology engineer
• Operating plant manager
• Engineering project manager

Program Details

• UAC Code: Newcastle N/A PSB (Singapore)
• Program Code: 40376
• Selection Rank: 77.00
• Duration (FT): 4 years
• Duration (PT): up to 10 years
• Next Start Date: 11 May, Aug, May, Aug 2026
• CRICOS Code: E
• Indicative Fee 1: AUD 46,380

Admission Info

• Selection Rank: 77.00
• Duration (FT): 4 years
• Duration (PT): up to 10 years
• Next Start Date: 11 May, Aug, May, Aug 2026

Start Dates (Newcastle)

• Trimester 1: 19 Jan 2026
• Semester 1: 27 Jan 2026
• Trimester 2: 11 May 2026
• Trimester 3: 24 Aug 2026
• Semester 2: 17 Aug 2026

English Proficiency Requirements

• IELTS overall minimum: 6.0
• IELTS section minimum: 6.0

Course Overview

The program covers critical technical and mechanical engineering skills in:

• Mathematics
• Design and prototyping
• Mechanics
• Advanced materials and manufacturing
• Bulk solids handling
• Fluid dynamics
• Thermodynamics
• Computer-aided engineering

Core Courses

Students must complete the following core courses to fulfill the requirements of this program:

• CIVL1100: Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics
• ELEC1310: Introduction to Electrical Engineering
• ENGG1003: Introduction to Engineering Programming with Python
• ENGG1500: Introduction to Professional Engineering
• ENGG2100: Engineering Risk and Uncertainty
• ENGG2300: Engineering Fluid Mechanics
• ENGG2440: Modelling and Control
• ENGG2500: Sustainable Engineering Practice
• ENGG3000: Engineering Work Integrated Learning
• ENGG3300: Machine Learning for Engineers
• ENGG3500: Managing Engineering Projects
• MATH1110: Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1
• MATH1120: Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2
• MATH2310: Calculus of Science and Engineering
• MECH1110: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design
• MECH1750: Engineering Materials 1
• MECH2110: Mechanical Engineering Design 1
• MECH2360: Dynamics of Machines
• MECH2430: Mechanics of Solids 1
• MECH3110: Mechanical Engineering Design 2
• MECH3400: Materials Science and Engineering 2
• MECH3695: Heat Transfer
• MECH3720: Thermodynamics
• MECH3780: Fluid Mechanics 2 and CFD
• MECH4410: Mechanics of Solids 2 and FEA
• MECH4841A: Mechanical Engineering Project A
• MECH4841B: Mechanical Engineering Project B

Electives

Students must complete 40 units of electives to fulfill the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement core studies with more courses in the same field of study or from areas of interest.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates of this program are able to join as graduate members on completion and as student members during studies.