Course Level
Bachelor Degree (Honours)
CRICOS
084875J
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)
Get set for an exciting career inventing devices and generating clever solutions to engineering challenges, with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) from VU.Mechanical engineers use their in-depth knowledge of the physical sciences and maths to improve the quality of life on Earth. Recent engineering breakthroughs include 3D printing machines, unmanned vehicles and high-performance prostheses.Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) degree focuses on modelling and simulation of components, machines, processes and systems.You’ll work on real problems and projects in the workplace and community. This ensures that you are career-ready when you graduate.Our degree prepares you for work a wide range areas, including:computer-aided engineering designmodelling and simulationtransport systemsmachine health monitoringdesign of medical devices and prosthesesminingdefencemanufacturing.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Footscray Park | Full-time - 4 years Part-time - 8 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
To attain the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering), students will be required to complete 384 credit points, consisting of:96 credit points of First Year Core studies;288 credit points of Core Mechanical Engineering studies.Students are required to produce documented evidence of the completion of 12 weeks professional experience.Accreditation:This program is accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership.First Class Honours:To be eligible for completion with First Class Honours, students must achieve:A minimum weighted average of 60% over year levels 1 to 3;A minimum weighted average of 80% in year level 4;An average HD grade for the final year units, NEF4101 Research Project 1 and NEF4201 Research Project 2
Subjects
- Modeling and Simulation
Entry requirements
- Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.Learn more about entry requirements for international students.
Recognition
Accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership.
Study Pathways
VET applicants will be considered and pathways are available from a range of VET courses.
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