Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering)

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 13.7 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 16.8 k / Year(s)  
501–600 place StudyQA ranking:11190 Duration:3 years

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Begin a successful career

Learn the mechanics of the engineering industry with USQ’s Bachelor of Engineering Science in Mechanical Engineering. With the opportunity to study via distance education or on campus, USQ gives you the flexibility to adapt your study to your life.

Why Mechanical?

Build upon your prior experience and knowledge or start anew, learning the skills and capabilities involved with being a Mechanical Engineer. Design the newest in modern mechanical innovations in the automotive, aeronautical, building, power, manufacturing and public utility industries and learn the practical skills to develop and manufacture efficient, economical and reliable machinery.

With a high demand for mechanical engineers in all areas of industry, you’re guaranteed to begin your successful career quickly. Work as a Mechanical Engineering Technologist, Technical Sales Engineer or Production Manager in an extensive variety of areas and use your knowledge of modern machinery and equipment to take on the future of technical mechanics.

Program structure

 

Courses to be studiedUnits

1 x Major24

Plus 6 x practice courses (0 units value)0

Total24

 

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 Courses:

CIV1501Engineering Statics

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics

MEC1201Engineering Materials 

MEC2304Solid Modelling

Year 2 Courses: 

ELE1801Electrical Technology

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society

MEC2106Introduction to Thermo-Fluids

MEC2202Manufacturing Processes

MEC2301Design of Machine Elements

MEC2402Stress Analysis

MEC2405Machine Dynamics 

One Elective - see Electives

Year 3 Courses: 

ENG3003Engineering Management

ENG3111Technology Design Project

MEC2101Thermodynamics

MEC3203Materials Technology

MEC3204Production Engineering

MEC3303System Design

Two Electives - see Electives

Practice Courses:

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1

ENG3909Work Experience - Technologist

MEC2901Mechanical Practice 1

MEC2902Mechanical Practice 2

MEC3903Mechanical Practice 3 

MEC3904Mechanical Practice 4 

Electives:

AGR2302Agricultural Machinery 

CIV2502Structural and Building Technology

CIV2503Structural Design I

ELE1301Computer Engineering

ELE1502Electronic Circuits 

ELE3803Electrical Plant

ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management 

MEC4104Energy Technology

ENV4204Environmental Technology

Entry requirements

  • Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4SA) and Mathematics B (4SA) or equivalent
  • Year 12 Physics (recommended)

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 13/71

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

  • A-level Mathematics or equivalent
  • year 12 Physics (recommended)

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.

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