Overview

Overview

• Get set for an exciting career inventing devices and generating clever solutions to engineering challenges, with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) from VU.
• Mechanical engineers use their in-depth knowledge of the physical sciences and maths to improve the quality of life on Earth. Recent engineering breakthroughs include 3D printing machines, unmanned vehicles and high-performance prostheses.
• Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) degree focuses on modelling and simulation of components, machines, processes and systems.
• You’ll work on real problems and projects in the workplace and community. This ensures that you are career-ready when you graduate.
• Our degree prepares you for work a wide range areas, including:

*computer-aided engineering design

*modelling and simulation

*transport systems

*machine health monitoring

*design of medical devices and prostheses

*mining

*defence

*manufacturing.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

*Integrate conceptual understanding of mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences with advanced specialist bodies of knowledge within the mechanical engineering discipline;

*Exhibit expertise and professional judgement in engineering design practice which acknowledges contextual factors impacting the mechanical engineering discipline;

*Adapt theoretical knowledge applicable to the discipline and propose creative, innovative and sustainable engineering practices;

*Critically evaluate both sources and validity of information and use established processes for information management;

*Plan and execute a research project, professional project or piece of scholarship which demonstrates intellectual independence and contributes to the evidence base within the mechanical engineering discipline;

*Discriminate and defend the application of established engineering methods and processes to promote systems which resolve existing and emerging complex engineering problems (including those that require cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills);

*Present clear and coherent expositions of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences;

*Exemplify the requisite characteristics for team leadership and membership appropriate to specific purposes, projects and contexts;

*Apply professional ethics and accountabilities in their engineering practice and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Course structure

To attain the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering), students will be required to complete 384 credit points, consisting of:

96 credit points of First Year Core studies;

288 credit points of Core Mechanical Engineering studies.

Students are required to produce documented evidence of the completion of 12 weeks professional experience.

Accreditation:

This program is accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership.

First Class Honours:

To be eligible for completion with First Class Honours, students must achieve:

A minimum weighted average of 60% over year levels 1 to 3;

A minimum weighted average of 80% in year level 4;

An average HD grade for the final year units, NEF4101 Research Project 1 and NEF4201 Research Project 2

Careers

VU's mechanical engineering graduates are known in the industry as well-rounded, accredited engineers, with highly sought-after technical and problem-solving skills.

You could find work as one of the following:

*mechanical engineer

*design engineer

*product engineer

*product innovation engineer

*development engineer

*production engineer

*sales engineer

*systems engineer

*production manager

*engineering manager.

Industries that employ mechanical engineers include:

*medical

*automotive

*aviation

*transport

*construction

*food production

*medical engineering

*manufacturing

*marine

*defence

*mining

*petrochemical

*resources

*power generation

*investment banking and finance.