Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Mechanical Engineering)

The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Mechanical) will develop your ability to design, manage and maintain a diverse range of mechanical applications.

Through practical learning and industry experiences, you will be ready to transform the use of machines across a range of innovative and emerging industries.As a mechanical engineering student, you will learn from leading experts how to analyse mechanical design using the principles of motion, energy and force to ensure the safety and reliability of products.

You will also develop an understanding of how efficient systems and processes support the manufacture of products at a competitive cost.During your four-year degree you will cover all aspects of mechanical engineering, including power generation, transport, building services, machinery, manufacturing, computer-aided design, advanced materials and environmental studies.

Through these studies you will gain a comprehensive knowledge of how to design a mechanical component, a whole machine, a mechanical system and a mechanical process.An embedded honours thesis will enable you to design your own research project in an area of your interest.As part of your degree you will undertake the award-winning Professional Engagement Program enabling you to change your approach to learning through self-reflection and extra-curricular activities throughout your degree.Mechanical engineers are found in almost every type of engineering, working across the aerospace, automotive, chemical, communication, computer and power generation industries.

With an increasing need for mechanical engineers within the environmental, biomedical and nanotechnology fields, your skills and experiences will provide the foundations for a diverse career, with opportunities to innovate around every corner.As a mechanical engineer, you'll be involved in the design, management and maintenance of a diverse range of mechanical applications.

These could include power generation and transport systems, environmental systems, renewable energy, computing and biomedical systems, advanced materials, manufacturing, oil and gas exploration, or vehicle and engine design.The application of mechanical engineering knowledge has enormous potential, ensuring a high level of demand among employers in both commercial and industrial fields.The majors that best align with this degree are Computational Engineering, Energy and the Environment, Engineering Design, Fluids Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering and Space Engineering.

• Chemical Engineering (Major)
• Computational Engineering (Major)
• Computer Engineering (Major)
• Construction Management (Major)
• Electrical Engineering (Major)
• Energy and the Environment (Major)
• Engineering Design (Major)
• Environmental Engineering (Major)
• Fluids Engineering (Major)
• Food and Bioprocessing (Major)
• Geotechnical Engineering (Major)
• Humanitarian Engineering (Major)
• Information Technology (Engineering) (Major)
• Intelligent Information Engineering (Major)
• Internet of Things (Major)
• Materials Science and Engineering (Major)
• Mechatronic Engineering (Major)
• Power Engineering (Major)
• Process Intensification (Major)
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Admission criteria

Admission this course is on the basis of the following criteria:

• a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
• English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.

Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.

Prerequisites

This course has a mathematics course prerequisite. For details on the prerequisite, and how it applies to you, visit: Mathematics course prerequisites.

Credit for previous study

If you’ve already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study.

What you'll study

Units of Study