61st in the world

Ranked 61st globally for engineering and technology by the 2020 QS University Rankings by Subject

1st for employability

Our graduates are ranked 1st in Australia and 4th globally for employability by the 2020 QS Graduate Employability Rankings

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.

The specialisations that best align with this degree are:

• Computational Engineering
• Energy and the Environment
• Engineering Design
• Engineering Management
• Fluids Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering

Prospective students who meet requirements may be eligible to undertake the Space Engineering program in conjunction with this stream.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

• Mechanical engineer
• Space vehicle engineer
• Building industry
• Automated airport facilities
• Automatic control systems
• Biomedical implant design
• Design of automotive undersea exploration and space vehicles
• Environmental pollution control and biotechnology
• Manufacturing industry
• Mineral and oil exploration
• Power generation and energy construction
• Air conditioning and refrigeration
• Construction

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

This course is accredited by Engineers Australia and by other major professional engineering institutions. Our graduates are also recognised internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.