Phasing out course - prior to 31 December 2014

The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).

The course is offered by the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

A double degree program Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), Master of Engineering (Biomedical) requiring five years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time) is also available.

Admission requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Successful completion of any of SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Specialist Mathematics, Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods with a minimum grade of C- or better (or equivalent) is normally required for entry to the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical). Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Physics is assumed.

Course aims

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

  • a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering, particularly those relevant to the systematic development of mechanical engineering systems
  • an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental  aspects of (mechanical) engineering
  • an ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
  • an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
  • well-developed written and oral communication skills
  • structured Engineering Work experience
  • the ability to work and interact professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
  • an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
  • preparation for future management roles as professional engineers.

The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in an engineering related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the award, students will be able to:

  • proficiently use Professional Skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex mechanical engineering systems
  • apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
  • communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies
  • work professionally as an individual and in a team
  • understand and describe the processes through which current knowledge was developed
  • develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
  • engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of Professional Skills and knowledge in the area of mechanical engineering
  • contribute successfully to Project Management.

On completion of The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), students will be eligible for professional membership of Engineers Australia.

Program of study

To qualify for The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) a student must complete 144 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

Students achieving a credit level average or better at the end of third year will be allowed to enrol in the honours degree program in Engineering in their final year.  Other students will be able to complete the ordinary degree program.  Students admitted to the honours degree program and maintaining a credit average or better will be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours.  Students who complete the honours degree program but who fail to maintain a credit average and students who complete the ordinary degree program will be awarded the ordinary degree of Bachelor of Engineering.

Students who have successfully completed the first three years of the program (108 units) (plus ENGR3403 Engineering Work Experience (0 units) if the practicum has not been completed) may exit with a Bachelor of Engineering Science.

Core - Year 1 topics

36 units comprising:

 COMP1102 Computer Programming 1 (4.5 units)
 ENGR1201 Electronics (4.5 units)
 ENGR1401 Professional Skills (4.5 units)
 ENGR1711 Engineering Design (4.5 units)
 ENGR1722 Engineering Physics and Materials (4.5 units)
 ENGR1732 Engineering Mechanics (4.5 units)
 MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
 MATH1122 Mathematics 1B (4.5 units)

Core - Year 2 topics

36 units comprising:

 ENGR2703 Mechanical Practice Certificate (0 units)
 ENGR2711 Engineering Mathematics (4.5 units)
 ENGR2722 Analysis of Engineering Systems (4.5 units)
 ENGR2741 Mechanics and Structures (4.5 units)
 ENGR2751 Fluid Mechanics (4.5 units)
 ENGR2771 Dynamics (4.5 units)
 ENGR2812 Engineering Materials 2 (4.5 units)
 ENGR2781 Mechanical Design Project (4.5 units)
 ENGR3712 Thermodynamics and Energy Systems (4.5 units)

Core - Year 3 topics

36 units comprising:

 ENGR2752 Mechanics of Machines (4.5 units)
 ENGR3704 Project Management for Engineering and Science (4.5 units)
 ENGR3711 Control Systems (4.5 units)
 ENGR3751 Solid Mechanics (4.5 units)
 ENGR3761 Applied Thermo-Fluid Dynamics (4.5 units)
 ENGR3750  Workplace Preparation (0 units)

Plus one of:

 ENGR3700 Engineering Practicum* (13.5 units)
 ENGR3710 International Engineering Practicum* # (13.5 units)

Core - Year 4 Honours degree program

36 units comprising^^:

 ENGR7811 Advanced Mechanical Design (4.5 units)
 MATH7701 Finite Element Methods (4.5 units)
 ENGR7700A Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units) 
 ENGR7700B Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units)  
 ENGR7700C Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units)  
 ENGR7700D Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units)

Plus 4.5 units of CSEM option topics**

Plus a 4.5 unit topic from across the University where entry requirements are met.

Year 4 - Ordinary degree program

36 units comprising:

 ENGR7811 Advanced Mechanical Design (4.5 units)
 MATH7701 Finite Element Methods (4.5 units)
 ENGR7710A Engineering Project (4.5/9 units) 
 ENGR7710B Engineering Project (4.5/9 units) 

Plus 13.5 units of CSEM option topics**

Plus a 4.5 unit topic from across the University where entry requirements are met.

*With the permission of the Director of Studies (Engineering), students may undertake ENGR3403 Engineering Work Experience (0 units) plus 13.5 units of CSEM upper-level topics in place of ENGR3700 Engineering Practicum or ENGR3710 International Engineering Practicum. ENGR3403 may be taken any time after the student has completed 72 units. CSEM upper-level topics must be selected from COMP, ENGR, MATH and STAT topics at 2000-level and above.

#ENGR3710 International Engineering Practicum should be selected by those students intending to undertake their Practicum outside of Australia.  Enrolment is subject to approval by the School and will consider the quality and appropriateness of the placement.

**CSEM option topics must be selected from Table A, at least half of which will be chosen from those labelled as mechanical (Group H).  With permission of the Director of Studies, one CSEM option topic may be chosen from CSEM upper-level topics. CSEM upper-level topics must be selected from COMP, ENGR, MATH and STAT topics at 2000-level and above.

^^Students must undertake the Honours Thesis topics over a minimum of two semesters.

Combined degrees

The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) may also be studied in a combined degrees program with any Bachelor degree in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.