Develop your skills and knowledge in the dynamic field of mechanical engineering. Learn to design, develop and maintain machines, devices and systems such as washing machines, vehicle engines, wind turbines, solar power heaters and air conditioning systems. Be at the cutting edge of invention to help create a sustainable future.

Your studies in Mechanical Engineering will prepare you to:

• understand the laws of physics
• exploit the properties of various materials
• have good competency of mathematics
• invent and design
• work in teams to communicate and solve problems
• develop and use computer modelling tools

As part of this course, you will work on real problems and projects in the workplace and community. This ensures our graduates are career-ready in the design and manufacturing of:

• vehicles
• medical devices
• power generation systems
• domestic appliances

This course was introduced in 2010 – units in Years 3 and 4 are not yet being taught. To enrol in units for Years 3 or 4 this year, you can select units from Years 3 or 4 of the previous version of the course.

• Location:
  Footscray Park
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
• School:
  School of Engineering and Science
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus and Working in the Workplace
• Course code:
  EBDM
• Duration:
  4 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

Mechanical Engineers can work in a range of industries such as:

• Automotive and transport
• Manufacture, processing and maintenance
• Aeronautics and aerospace
• Marine and offshore systems
• Defence and the Military
• Mining, exploration, resources and power generation
• Medical and sports engineering

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The objectives of the course are to produce graduates who:

• have a solid foundation of scientific, engineering and project management knowledge;
• can develop creative and practical solutions to engineering problems;
• can communicate appropriately and effectively in different modes with different audiences;
• can work independently and collaboratively;
• can understand community needs in the context of societal aspirations and expectations;
• have both the skills and motivation to continue learning as professionals; and
• are work-ready and thus attractive to prospective employers.

• Engineering Mathematics 1

  Unit code

  ENF1101

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Physics 1

  Unit code

  ENF1102

  Credits

  12

• Engineering and the Community

  Unit code

  ENF1103

  Credits

  12

• Problem Solving for Engineers

  Unit code

  ENF1104

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Mathematics 2

  Unit code

  ENF1201

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Physics 2

  Unit code

  ENF1202

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Computing

  Unit code

  ENF1203

  Credits

  12

• Introduction to Engineering Design

  Unit code

  ENF1204

  Credits

  12

• Thermofluids

  Unit code

  VAN2041

  Credits

  12

• Introduction to Engineering Materials

  Unit code

  VAM2111

  Credits

  12

• Mechanics of Engineering Materials

  Unit code

  VAM2121

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Analysis

  Unit code

  VAM2131

  Credits

  12

• Thermodynamics 1

  Unit code

  VAM2112

  Credits

  12

• Stress Analysis

  Unit code

  VAM2122

  Credits

  12

• Manufacturing Materials

  Unit code

  VAM2132

  Credits

  12

• Mechanical Engineering Design

  Unit code

  VAM2142

  Credits

  12

• Design of Mechanical Systems

  Unit code

  VAM3111

  Credits

  12

• Thermodynamics 2

  Unit code

  VAM3121

  Credits

  12

• Fluid Mechanics 1

  Unit code

  VAM3131

  Credits

  12

• Dynamics

  Unit code

  VAM3071

  Credits

  12

• Electrical Engineering

  Unit code

  VAM3112

  Credits

  12

• Fluid Mechanics 2

  Unit code

  VAM3122

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Management

  Unit code

  VAN3052

  Credits

  12

• Mechanical Vibrations

  Unit code

  VAM3072

  Credits

  12

• Advanced Mechanics 1

  Unit code

  VAM4111

  Credits

  12

• Finite Element Analysis

  Unit code

  VAM4121

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Project Management

  Unit code

  VAN4051

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Project 1

  Unit code

  VAN4011

  Credits

  12

• Advanced Mechanics 2

  Unit code

  VAM4112

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Design and Optimisation

  Unit code

  VAM4122

  Credits

  12

• Advanced Engineering Analysis

  Unit code

  VAM4132

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Project 2

  Unit code

  VAN4012

  Credits

  12

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE:
Candidates applying for the award of Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) must ensure that they have submitted for approval, evidence of having undertaken a minimum of 12 weeks industrial experience relevant to the course to satisfy Engineers Australia requirements.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) is a 384 credit point degree.

For midyear entry students, the expected minimum number of semesters to complete the course will be nine semesters (4.5 years).

• Year 12:

  The prerequisite subjects for admission into the first year of the course are based on entry at post Year 12, Victorian Certificate of Education, or equivalent level and are as follows. Persons transferring from other courses or having overseas or other entrance qualifications of at least equivalent standard should apply for admission in the normal manner. Full-fee paying international students must have qualifications which are equivalent to those listed above. In addition, they must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language:

  • IELTS - an overall band score of 6+, subject to individual profile; or
  • TOEFL - a score of 550+, and a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5+.