Master of Engineering (Mechanical)
Mechanical engineers focus on turning energy into power and motion. More specifically, this specialisation looks at the generation, conversion and use of energy, as well as the design, construction and operation of devices and systems.
Students in this course learn from staff with world-leading expertise in fluid mechanics, turbulence and biomechanics, and have the chance to undertake an industry project that is both research and industrially based.
Group activities and site visits help to consoldiate theoretical knowledge and prepare students to undertake careers in fields from automotive design and manufacturing to software programming and in non-engineering roles in organisations such as banks and consulting firms.
Entry Requirements
Admission to the Master of Engineering requires at least 65% GPA in the final two years of undergraduate study.
Pathways to the Master of Engineering (Mechanical) include:
University of Melbourne New Generation undergraduate degrees in the following:
- Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Systems) (3 years) followed by the Master of Engineering (Mechanical) (2 years, points)
- Bachelor of Commerce (with Engineering breadth sequence in Mechanical Systems) (3 years) followed by the Master of Engineering (Mechanical) (2 years, points)
Any other bachelor degree:
Students graduating from any (minimum 3-year) degree program who have completed the equivalent of 25 points of first-year mathematics (specifically Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra or equivalent) and 25 points of first-year physics (or equivalent) may be admitted to the point (3-year) Master of Engineering (Mechanical).
For information about credit for prior studies please visit entry requirements.
Course Structure
This sample is provided as a guide only. There are numerous different possibilities available, and subject availability will vary from year to year.
Master of Engineering (Mechanical)
Preliminary year: required only for students entering from non-Engineering backgrounds.
Graduates from corresponding University of Melbourne New Generation degree pathways enter at second year.
| Year 1 (Prelim) | Summer | Engineering Mechanics | |||
| Sem 1 | Engineering Communication | Mechanics and Materials | Mechanical Dynamics | Engineering Mathematics | |
| Sem 2 | Mechanical Design | Fluid Mechanics | Engineering Computation | Foundations of Electrical Networks | |
| Entry point for graduates of New Generation degrees and graduates with points of credit (see entry requirements) | |||||
| Year 2 | Sem 1 | Thermodynamics | Control Systems | Materials | Design and Manufacturing 1 |
| Sem 2 | Fluid Dynamics | Solid Mechanics | Dynamics of Machines | Design and Manufacturing 2 | |
| Year 3 | Sem 1 | Mechanical Engineering Elective | Mechanical Engineering Elective | Mechanical Engineering Elective | Project |
| Sem 2 | Mechanical Engineering Elective | Mechanical Engineering Elective | (New Gen graduates only) Mechanical Engineering Elective |
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| Engineering Practice | |||||
Mechanical Engineering Electives are chosen from a prescribed list.
| Mechanical Engineering Electives | |||
| Computational Fluid Dynamics | Advanced Motion Control | Advanced Fluid Dynamics | Advanced Materials |
| Optimisation | Quality and Reliability | Advanced Thermodynamics | Finance and HR for Engineers |
| Engineering subjects | Science subjects | Engineering Elective |
Further information:
- Melbourne School of Engineering guarantees CSP for local students completing a New Generation Degree, who meet the professional Master of Engineering pre-requisites.
- Phone the Engineering Student Centre with your Enquiry (03) 8344 6703, (03) 8344 6507
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