Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)

In this program, you’ll learn about electric circuits and machines, thermodynamics and industrial robots, in our world class $43 million dollar Science and Engineering precinct at our Mt Helen campus in Ballarat, Victoria.

Build a strong foundation in first year with subjects in machine design, simulation in engineering and energy conversion, and in final year, pursue an interest area with your own unique engineering project.As an added benefit, our Industry Placement Program, provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable and relevant workplace experience.

Take part in a two-year professional development program and receive up to 26 weeks placement and an industry scholarship of up to $15,000.The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) is a four-year program, accredited by Engineers Australia – the global home for engineering professionals renowned as leaders in shaping a sustainable world.As an accredited graduate you will be involved in all aspects of design specification, development, research, evaluation, manufacture, installation, testing, operation, maintenance and management of machines and systems.

This will include but is not limited to, mechanical and mechatronic systems, automated systems and robotic devices, heat transfer processes, thermodynamic and combustion systems and fluid and thermal energy systems.Our graduates are highly sought after by industry, employed by large, medium and small engineering organisations, both locally and nationally.If you wish to progress to further study, you may consider a Master of Engineering program.

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.

To view current subject information and cost, click on the individual subject name below, or click here to view current subject information and cost for ALL subjects.

Year 1

Semester 1

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING ENGIN1001, 15 credit points

ENGINEERING PHYSICS ENGIN1002, 15 credit points

MATERIALS IN ENGINEERING ENGIN1003, 15 credit points

MODELLING AND CHANGE (INTRODUCTORY LEVEL) MATHS1001, 15 credit points

Semester 2

ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DRAFTING ENGIN1004, 15 credit points

ENGINEERING MECHANICS ENGIN1005, 15 credit points

ENGINEERING COMPUTER MODELLING ENGIN1006, 15 credit points

SECRETS OF THE MATRIX MATHS1005, 15 credit points

Year 2

Semester 1

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ENGIN2001

MECHANICS OF SOLIDS ENGIN2301, 15 credit points

ENGINEERING DYNAMICS ENGIN2302, 15 credit points

MEASUREMENT AND COMPUTER INSTRUMENTATION ENGIN2402, 15 credit points

MODELLING CONTINUOUS CHANGE MATHS2016, 15 credit points

Semester 2

ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ENGIN2002, 15 credit points

MECHANISM AND MACHINE THEORY ENGIN2303, 15 credit points

THERMOFLUIDS ENGIN2304, 15 credit points

MODELLING AND CHANGE (ADVANCED LEVEL) MATHS3001, 15 credit points

Year 3

Semester 1

FLUID DYNAMICS ENGIN3301, 15 credit points

INTRODUCTION TO VIBRATION ANALYSIS ENGIN3302, 15 credit points

ROBOTICS ENGIN3303, 15 credit points

SYSTEM DYNAMICS AND CONTROL ENGIN3404, 15 credit points

Semester 2

ENGINEERING RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT ENGIN3001, 15 credit points

ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECT ENGIN3002, 15 credit points

THERMODYNAMICS ENGIN3304, 15 credit points

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING ENGIN3305, 15 credit points

Year 4

Semester 1

ENGINEERING PROJECT 1 ENGIN4001, 30 credit points

MACHINE DYNAMICS AND VIBRATION ENGIN4301, 15 credit points

ENERGY CONVERSION ENGIN4302, 15 credit points

Semester 2

ENGINEERING PROJECT 2 ENGIN4002, 30 credit points

MACHINE SYSTEM DESIGN ENGIN5301, 15 credit points

MODELLING AND SIMULATION ENGIN5302, 15 credit points

Entry requirements (year 12)

Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students (2020) and recent secondary graduates (2019 and 2018)

Prerequisites

• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics;
• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English.

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Guaranteed ATAR

This program has a guaranteed ATAR.If you meet the program pre-requisites and any ‘Essential Requirements for Admission’, we will guarantee you a place in this program with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below.

Subject Adjustments

A study score of 35 in Chemistry, any Information Technology or Physics equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special entry access schemes (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

www.federation.edu.au/seas

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory program such as the FedUni Foundation Access Studies Program (FAST).

Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.

Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies should include a personal statement detailing all relevant experience to strengthen their application.