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If you want to become a Professional Mechanical Engineer, and have a 3 year engineering degree but no work experience, the Master of Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) will get you there.
Throughout the degree there is an emphasis on practical experience and preparing you thoroughly for the engineering profession. In addition to the hands-on laboratory sessions and 60 days industry experience, you will complete a research project and dissertation applying all your formal knowledge to a real world problem. Whether this is the efficiency of different bio-fuels, obstacle detecting robotics or the design of FSAE race cars, your project will provide insight to the profession of a Mechanical Engineer.
The research project and dissertation can also be a stepping stone to further research degrees, such as PhD.
Program structure
Courses to be studiedUnits
7 x Core courses8
plus Major courses6
plus 2 x Elective2
plus 5 x Practice courses (0 units value)0
Total16
Course codeCourse name
Core Courses:
ENG8208Advanced Engineering Project Management
ENG3104Engineering Simulations and Computations
ENM2600Advanced Engineering Mathematics
ENG5001Professional Skills in Engineering
ENG8001Masters Dissertation A
ENG8411Masters Dissertation B
ENG8412Masters Dissertation C1
Mechanical Engineering Major:
MEC2401Dynamics I
ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment
MEC3102Fluid Mechanics
MEC3302Computational Mechanics in Design
MEC3303System Design
MEC3403Dynamics II
Elective Courses:select two of the following:
CIV8803Mechanics and Technology of Fibre Composites
ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management
ENG8101Technological Impact and its Management
ENG8103Management of Technological Risk
ENG8205Technology Management Practice
MEC3203Materials Technology
MEC3204Production Engineering
MEC4103Heat Transfer
MEC4104Energy Technology
Practice courses:
ENG3902Professional Practice 1
ENG4903Professional Practice 2
ENG4909Work Experience - Professional
plus two of the following:
MEC3903Mechanical Practice 3
MEC3904Mechanical Practice 4
MEC3905Mechatronic Practice
Engineering Technology Studies pathway:
ENG8101Technological Impact and its Management
ENG8103Management of Technological Risk
ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment
ENG8205Technology Management Practice
Project and Dissertation pathway:
ENG8002Masters Dissertation2,3
Entry requirements
- 3-year degree in engineering or spatial science, or equivalent
or
- An appropriate engineering degree in a non-related specialisation, or equivalent
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 6.5 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
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 6.5 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
- 3-year degree in engineering or spatial science, or equivalent
or
- An appropriate engineering degree in a non-related specialisation, or equivalent
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.