Conjoint: BA/BE(Hons) specialisation in Mechanical Engineering

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The fundamental principles of energy, materials, and mechanics are vital to the field of Mechanical Engineering. Science and technology are applied to ensure that complex structures and systems such as yachts, robots, sawmills, space vehicles, airplanes and heating systems remain sustainable and in motion.

Design Thinking is an especially distinctive focus within the field of Mechanical Engineering, with an emphasis on solving practical, real-world problems. This puts many graduates in the right position to contribute to future technological innovations.

Our department is affiliated with many of the University’s well-known research areas, groups, labs and experts, such as the Centre for Advanced Composite Materials, the Innovative Manufacturing and Materials Programme, the Laboratory for Industry 4.0 Smart Manufacturing Systems.

Mechanical engineers play a pivotal role in the drive for greater efficiency. They have a strong capacity to build and implement innovative products and processes. This makes them employable in diverse environments, from large-scale commercial firms to niche markets and consultative roles.

A Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering introduces you to the field’s fundamentals: engineering sciences, design teaching and aspects of professional engineering. We also feature a strong emphasis on design and project work, so you can apply your theoretical knowledge to developing new products within team environments.

The key characteristics of the mechanical engineering profession are its breadth, flexibility and individuality. This means that your career path will be largely influenced by personal interests, and ideas about where you see yourself in a world that’s increasingly driven by technology. Many graduates have found work in the medical field, manufacturing plants, sales, engineering management, and other contexts. Our curriculum provides the foundation for work in many sectors, and in new technologies that may create industries that are yet to exist – we educate our graduates not only to adapt, but also to define and direct change.

Complete 315 points comprising:

105 points for Part II, and
105 points for all Part III, and
105 points for Part IV

Part II

Complete 105 points comprising:

1 item from Workshop Practice Courses, and
105 points for all Compulsory Courses

Workshop Practice Courses

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

ENGGEN 299 - Workshop Practice (0 points)

MECHENG 299 - Workshop Practice (0 points)

Compulsory Courses

Complete 105 points for ALL of the following:

ENGGEN 204 - Professional Skills, Communication, and Collaboration (15 points)

ENGSCI 211 - Mathematical Modelling 2 (15 points)

MECHENG 211 - Thermofluids (15 points)

MECHENG 222 - Dynamics (15 points)

MECHENG 235 - Design and Manufacture 1 (15 points)

MECHENG 236 - Design and Manufacture 2 (15 points)

MECHENG 242 - Mechanics of Materials 1 (15 points)

Part III

Complete 105 points for ALL of the following:

ENGSCI 311 - Mathematical Modelling 3 (15 points)

MECHENG 311 - Thermal Engineering (15 points)

MECHENG 322 - Control Systems (15 points)

MECHENG 325 - Dynamics of Fluids and Structures (15 points)

MECHENG 334 - Design and Manufacture 3 (15 points)

MECHENG 340 - Mechanics of Materials 2 (15 points)

MECHENG 352 - Manufacturing Systems (15 points)

Part IV

Complete 105 points comprising:

1 item from Practical Work Course, and
30 points for all Compulsory Courses, and
45 points from Elective Courses, and
30 points for all Research Project

Practical Work Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

ENGGEN 499 - Practical Work (0 points)

Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

ENGGEN 403 - Systems Thinking (15 points)

MECHENG 731 - Mechanical Design Projects (15 points)

Elective Courses

Complete exactly 45 points from the following:

AEROSPCE 720 - Space Dynamics and Missions (15 points)

AEROSPCE 740 - Aerospace Structures and Mechanisms (15 points)

ENGGEN 705 - Engineering Product Development (15 points)

MECHENG 707 - Special Topic (15 points)

MECHENG 708 - Special Topic (15 points)

MECHENG 712 - Aerohydrodynamics (15 points)

MECHENG 713 - Energy Technology (15 points)

MECHENG 715 - Building Services (15 points)

MECHENG 718 - Computational Fluid Dynamics (15 points)

MECHENG 722 - Engineering Vibrations (15 points)

MECHENG 724 - Multivariable Control Systems (15 points)

MECHENG 726 - Acoustics for Engineers (15 points)

MECHENG 735 - MEMS and Microsystems (15 points)

MECHENG 743 - Composite Materials (15 points)

MECHENG 747 - Manufacturing and Industrial Processes (15 points)

MECHENG 752 - Technology Management (15 points)

MECHENG 754 - Industry 4.0 Smart Manufacturing (15 points)

MECHENG 755 - Design for Additive Manufacturing (15 points)

Research Project

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

MECHENG 700A - Research Project (15 points)

MECHENG 700B - Research Project (15 points)