Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)
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    Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#82
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 38,792 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

    Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)

    About

    Our Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) provides solid grounding in the core knowledge, principles, technical and professional skills essential to mechanical engineering.

    You’ll study core courses covering the building blocks of mechanical design: solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, dynamics, vibration, control and thermodynamics.

    Our wide range of electives give you the freedom to explore a little bit of everything. Or you can focus on the areas of mechanical engineering that most interest you – whether that’s advanced materials and mechanics, humanitarian engineering, or net-zero transitions.

    But it’s not all theory.

    You’ll also have multiple opportunities throughout your studies to jump on the tools and put your learning into practice. Design-and-build projects, practical workshops and up to 450 hours of industry placement provide plenty of chances to hone your technical and professional skillset.

    All of these experiences come together to ensure you’ll graduate with the knowledge, technical and professional skills needed to thrive in your career as a qualified mechanical engineer.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

    Work and life experience

    • Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
    • A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
    • Qualify for special entry

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Mechanical engineering is a very broad field with many different areas and sub-fields. Experts in mechanically powered systems, mechanical engineers can work at any stage of the system lifecycle. From conception to design and development, production, operation, maintenance, right through to phase-out – mechanical engineers are there at every step.

    You could develop water treatment and desalination plants, ensuring a steady supply of clean water to regions facing water scarcity. Maybe you’ll help design affordable orthopaedic implants that can be customised for each patient. Perhaps you’ll test consumer products to ensure they are well-made, safe, and fit for purpose.

    Whatever your area of interest, there’s a career path for you. You could work in a wide range of sectors including:

    • Aerospace and defence
    • Automotive
    • Biomedical technology
    • Construction and infrastructure
    • Consulting and engineering services
    • Consumer products and electronics
    • Energy resources engineering
    • Manufacturing
    • Medical device manufacturing
    • Renewable energy and smart grid technologies
    • Thermal and energy control in buildings
    • Mining engineering
    • Robotics and automation
    • Transportation and logistics.

    Industry trends

    A global shortage of engineers, combined with record levels of government spend in infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and critical technologies, means that qualified mechanical engineers are in high demand (Engineers Australia, 2023).

    Accreditation

    This program is provisionally accredited at the level of Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia. Full accreditation is likely following graduation of the first cohort. Subject to full accreditation, graduates will be eligible for Engineers Australia membership and international recognition under the Washington Accord.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    38,792 / year(s)

    Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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