Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering)

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

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