Set the future in motion.

Mechanical engineering is about the efficient use of energy in the design and function of all types of mechanisms, from the simplest to the most complex. It builds on physics, chemistry, materials, mathematics and biology to achieve this goal.

You might design automatic control systems, or take charge of the operation of a smart building. You could manage the water supply for a whole state, design wind turbines or highly efficient, low-cost products for the developing world.

You might be called on to work with the medical profession to create robots that can operate with greater precision than a human, or be at the cutting edge of advanced manufacturing using 3D printers to create aircraft parts with elegance and function.

Growth industries include advanced manufacturing, smart buildings, renewable energy, medical engineering and consulting practice.

Duration

4 years

Intakes

February, July and October

Course Structure

The common first year lays a foundation in the basic sciences of mathematics, physics and chemistry and introduces the disciplines available to you for further study. You’ll learn to apply your developing math and science knowledge to real-life problems and begin to understand the interaction between engineering and society.

When your mechanical engineering specialisation begins at level two of the course, it focuses on engineering practice and the engineering sciences. At level three, your studies are extended to a professional level and you’re encouraged to learn independently by using the wide range of learning resources available to you.

At level four, you’ll undertake an independent full-year project in an area of personal interest. The results of this project are presented and examined by thesis. In addition, you’ll complete one professional practice and one design core unit plus three engineering electives offering scope for specialisation. An interfaculty business unit completes the final level.

Career Paths

You’ll be able to deploy your skills in a wide range of industries, including:

• research and development
• product and process design
• technical sales and support
• manufacturing
• field and test engineering
• project management
• systems design
• power plant operations and quality control.

Entry Requirements