Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Systems)
Mechanical engineering involves understanding the design, construction, operation and maintenance of machines, that is, any implement or machine with moving parts. Mechanical engineers develop and design new products – such as photocopiers, air conditioners, cars, aircraft and cameras – and the machines to make them. They manage the systems, people and technical facilities needed to produce goods and services, like power stations and manufacturing systems. They are concerned with the generation and harnessing of energy including solar heating and wine turbines.
Careers
Mechanical engineering is associated with the car industry, but graduates are also found in manufacturing, design, household appliances, essential services and consulting firms.
Mechanical Engineering study options
Undergraduate study: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
This course is available to current (2009) Year 12 students only. The final intake to the course is Semester 1, 2010.
- More information is available from the Bachelor of Engineering webpage
Undergraduate study: New Generation Degrees
Mechanical Systems is offered in the following New Generation Degrees, leading to the Master of Engineering (Mechanical).
Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Systems)
Bachelor of Commerce (with Engineering breadth sequence in Mechanical Systems)
- More information is available from the Master of Engineering (Mechanical) page
Professional entry: Master of Engineering (Mechanical)
The professional Master of Engineering (Mechanical) can be studied by graduates of any degree with suitable Maths & Science. It provides professional accreditation as an engineer*. The Melbourne Model sets designated pathways in undergraduate "New Generation" degrees that provide automatic credits for the Masters program.
- Find out more about the professional entry Master of Engineering (Mechanical)
Research Degrees
Students with a Bachelor (or Master) of Engineering from the University of Melbourne or other institutions may apply to undertake research Masters and PhD programs.
- Find out more about the Master of Philosophy (Engineering)
- Find out more about the PhD in Engineering
Further information
- Admissions/how to apply
- Enquire Now
- Phone the Engineering Student Centre with your Enquiry (03) 8344 6703, (03) 8344 6507
*Provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia effective May 2009. Full accreditation is only possible after the first students graduate from the program.