Mechanical Engineering

The Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment is a world-leader in engineering teaching and research situated in Technology Park, a world-class location nestled among 80 companies creating the perfect environment for collaboration and innovation.

Mechanical engineers build and design solutions that use mechanised power and machinery and tools. 

Engineer solutions to everyday challenges and learn about the latest developments in machinery design, manufacturing technologies, and sustainable energy usage and management. Specialised courses in the final year provide further knowledge of mechanical topics, including mechanical vibration analysis, sustainable development and design practice, and more.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) is based at the Mawson Lakes campus. Courses are also available through blended mode and online delivery at the Whyalla campus.

This degree offers some flexibility with the first two years available fully online. The degree is also offered in part-time mode. 
 

The program has a foundational first year that includes an introduction to mechanical, civil and electrical engineering to give a broad engineering knowledge so that graduates have an extensive understanding of basic fundamentals and an appreciation of the diversity of engineering. Courses in second and third years are arranged to give the program a practice based emphasis that provides engineering knowledge in the areas of mechanics and component design; dynamics and kinematics; fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and sustainable design; materials and design for manufacturing; and manufacturing systems and engineering maintenance. The fourth year equips graduates for future leadership roles in the areas of mechanical design, advanced manufacturing, applied mechatronics, with particular emphasis on the manufacturing, defence, mining, mechanical design, automotive, and building and mechanical services industries.

This program is a professional degree with honours. It includes a minimum of one year of advanced studies in research and professional practice. Students who complete this degree graduate with either First Class, Second Class or Third Class Honours, dependent on performance, and there is not a non-Honours option available.

o be eligible for selection, applicants are required to:

Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and

• obtain a competitive ATAR, and
• meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C-

Prerequisites

• SACE Stage 2 Math Studies

Assumed Knowledge

SACE Stage 2 Physics

Alternatively, applicants can fulfil one of the following requirements with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements, and other academic requirements for the program:

• Complete secondary education qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
• Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points, or
• Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
• Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above, or
• Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV level or above, or
• Qualify for Special Entry, or
• Complete a University Foundation Studies program
• Complete the Associate Degree in Engineering at the University of South Australia

English language entry requirements

English language test

• IELTS total: - 6.0
• IELTS reading: - 6.0
• IELTS writing: - 6.0

Each year, more than 2,500 students at the University of South Australia benefit from scholarships and grants worth millions of dollars. We welcome high achieving students from developing countries who are supported by the Australian government program, Australia Awards. We also host around 500 students who are sponsored by their home government, university or employer.