Master of Engineering (Mechanical)

Mechanical engineering applies human and material resources to the design, construction, operation and maintenance of machines to move people, goods and materials; generate energy; produce goods and services; and control pollution and dispose of wastes.

The Master of Engineering (Mechanical) is designed to provide students with a formal qualification in engineering at the masters level. Mechanical engineers focus on turning energy into power and motion. More specifically, this discipline looks at the generation, conversion and use of energy, as well as the design, construction and operation of devices and systems. Students learn from staff, who are world leaders in fluid mechanics, turbulence and biomechanics, and have the opportunity to undertake an industry project combining research and practical implementation. Group activities and site visits help to consolidate theoretical knowledge and prepare students for employment.

Career Outcomes

Mechanical engineers have expertise in a variety of fields, such as energy technology, combustion, acoustics, noise and vibration control, fluid mechanics and aeronautics, automatic control, manufacturing, biomechanics, robotics, quality management, plant layout and process simulation. Graduates find employment in a diverse range of industries from the aeronautical and automotive industries, to robotics and manufacturing, in roles as environmental consultants, computer programmers and in management and finance roles. Emerging technologies in biotechnology, materials science, and nanotechnology will create further opportunities.

Dual accreditation with Engineers Australia (provisional) and EUR-ACE® allows graduates of the Master of Engineering, or the Master of Spatial Information Science, to practice as professional engineers virtually anywhere in the world. For more information see our accreditation page.

Mode

Coursework

Duration

2?3 years full-time
Available part-time.

Entry

Semester 1, Semester 2

Fees

Local CSP: $7756 per annum
International: $30,848 per annum

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Further Fees Information

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Domestic Students

International Students

 

Entry requirements

Prior Qualification	Entry Requirements
University of Melbourne Engineering Pathways	One of the following undergraduate degrees with a Mechanical Systems major or sequence: Commerce Science An average of 65% in the final two years.
Undergraduate Engineering Degree	An undergraduate degree including: the equivalent of 25 points (2 subjects) of first year mathematics, specifically Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra (or equivalent), and the equivalent of 25 points of Physics (or equivalent). An average of 65% in the final two years. Note: Students with a Bachelor of Engineering who seek to specialise in the same field of engineering in which they majored, are likely to receive 100 points (one year) of credit, possibly more. Exact credit can only be determined on application.
Undergraduate Degree with Limited or No Engineering Study (Including University of Melbourne Non-pathway Degrees)	An undergraduate degree including: the equivalent of 25 points (2 subjects) of first year mathematics, specifically Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra (or equivalent), and the equivalent of 25 points of Physics (or equivalent). An average of 65% in the final two years.

English Language Requirements

All students studying at the University of Melbourne must satisfy the University’s english language entry requirements. For graduate entry, Engineering offers an alternative.

Engineering English Language Entry Requirements

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Credit for Prior Studies

The Master of Engineering is a 300 point or 3 year program. The first 100 points (1 year) is made up of foundation study tailored to students from non-engineering backgrounds. Many students who enter the program will have some prior study in engineering, which will allow them to receive credit for up to the first year of the program, reducing the program to 2 years.

Students who have studied at an institution other than the University of Melbourne must supply engineering syllabus item details from their previous institution of study, along with an original or certified copy of their academic transcript, to enable credit to be assessed at the time of application.

Application for Advanced Standing Form [PDF 190KB]

Course Structure

These course plans are examples only and provided as an indicative guide. They will vary according to a student?s undergraduate degree and the time of commencement.

Master of Engineering (Mechanical) Sample Course Plan

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)	Sem 1	Engineering Communication	Mechanics and Materials	Mechanical Dynamics	Engineering Mathematics
	Sem 2	Mechanical Design	Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics	Engineering Mechanics	Foundations of Electrical Networks
Usual entry point for applicants with 100 points advanced standing.
Year 2	Sem 1	Thermodynamics	Control Systems	Materials	Design and Manufacturing 1
	Sem 2	Fluid Dynamics	Solid Mechanics	Dynamics of Machines	Engineering Computation
Year 3	Sem 1	Elective	Elective	Elective	Capstone Project
	Sem 2	Elective	Elective	Design and Manufacturing 2

Mechanical Engineering electives are chosen from a prescribed list.

For further information on course structures, subjects and electives:

University Handbook listing

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Further Information

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