Mechanical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the design, manufacture and maintenance of mechanical components and moving systems. Areas of study within the Mechanical Engineering course include a foundation in physical and engineering sciences along with engineering mechanics, computer aided design, computer aided manufacturing, advanced engineering materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, control systems, heating and cooling systems, and project management. Graduates will have competencies in all major areas of mechanical engineering, and be able to participate in and lead complex multidisciplinary projects. The course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice and, along with a sound theoretical base, includes strong elements of practical problem solving, team work and project development. As a result, as well as having multiple technical and transferable skill competencies, graduates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to lead complex projects.

Mechanical engineers have diverse employment opportunities in most sectors of industry including product design and development, manufacturing, road and transport, mining and resource, public utilities, agriculture, defence, aerospace and consulting.

Students taking this course also have the option to undertake a specialist stream in Motorsports. This option provides a special focus on automotive design and motorsports engineering.

HONOURS IN ENGINEERING

Students whose performance over the four years of the course is of a high standard may be awarded the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours degree.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Overseas students may be admitted to this course subject to satisfying English proficiency entry requirements, in addition to meeting academic admission requirements.  

PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS

During the course, students will be required to undertake a minimum of 12 weeks practical work experience located in an engineering industry environment. This will normally be undertaken during a vacation period, even though it is listed as a unit for Year 4 (ENS4111).

ACCREDITATION

Engineers Australia has granted Accreditation to this course. Parallel Accreditation status has been granted for associated double degrees.

Satisfactory performance in WACE Mathematics 3C/3D or Mathematics: Specialist 3A/3B or 3C/3D, or equivalent.
WACE Physics 3A/3B, or equivalent is desirable.
Students who have completed a TAFE Diploma or its equivalent in an allied engineering field may be admitted to this course with advanced standing.

Note: Students who have not passed either:
- WACE Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D, or equivalent; or
- WACE Physics 3A/3B, or equivalent
will be required to complete bridging units during the first year of their studies.

The course is comprised of a total of 33 units (480 credit points including one 0 credit point practicum unit).

Students may include a specialist stream in Motorsports in their degree by making the following unit selections/substitutions:

These unit selections will prepare students to undertake a motorsports/automotive oriented final year engineering project if they so wish.

Students wanting to take this optional Motorsports stream should consult with the Course Coordinator before commencing studies.  The Course Coordinator will advise them on the sequence and timing of the elective units in their course to accommodate the inclusion of the motorsports units.