Overview
Duration
4 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $37,600 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
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.
