Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Overview

• Study a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and gain experience in technical analysis, operation and maintenance of equipment and systems.
• Turn energy into power and motion and learn to design, create, improve and maintain systems and machinery.
• Study design, fluid mechanics and dynamics, solids modelling, materials and manufacturing, instrumentation and control, thermodynamics and stress analysis.
• Gain experience solving real world problems in technical analysis, operation and maintenance of equipment and systems.
• Work in industries such as manufacturing, mining, refrigeration and air-conditioning, transport and mechanical handling.
• Graduate with an internationally recognised qualification.

Details

Mechanical engineering turns energy into power and motion. Mechanical engineers design, create, improve and maintain systems and machinery that are used for private and commercial purposes. They keep pace with technology and act as an interface between technology and society, playing an essential role contributing to the sustainability of the environment and future development of industry.

Mechanical engineering interlinks closely with other areas of engineering and applies knowledge of materials, energy and structures. If you are interested in technical and engineering activities, working with your hands, mathematics, science and technology, a career in mechanical engineering could be for you.

Explore your options

Your engineering degree features a common first year that combines broad foundation principles with a wide range of specialisation choices, giving you flexibility and options before you choose your career specialisation.

Why choose this specialisation?

Mechanical engineering at QUT offers you a balanced mix of theory and practice to prepare you for the work environment. You receive a thorough grounding in the engineering sciences and hands-on, practical experience in real-world problem solving and application of theory in a program that is strongly oriented towards industry needs. In this way, QUT makes you fully prepared to work in every aspect of mechanical engineering from technical analysis to the operation and maintenance of equipment and systems.

Career outcomes

Due to the diversity of activities and skills associated with mechanical engineering, there is a wide range of exciting employment opportunities for graduates in Australia and overseas. You may find employment in a variety of roles such as a consultant, project manager or technical adviser in industries including manufacturing, mining, refrigeration and airconditioning, transportation and mechanical handling.

Your responsiblities might include installing and commissioning a plant, selecting equipment or working in a design office. You might even work in a manufacturing plant where your principal concern is the logistics of production and the efficient management of people and systems.

Professional recognition

This course has professional accreditation from Engineers Australia (EA). EA is a signatory to the Washington Accord, which permits graduates to work in various countries across the world. This course is recognised internationally in the engineering profession, giving QUT graduates more career opportunities overseas.

Expand your expertise

When you select this specialisation your study plan will also include the choice of a second study area.

Other study options

• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical)

Units

Work Integrated Learning unit

Bachelor of Engineering students are required to complete at least 60 days of industrial experience in an engineering environment approved by the course coordinator as part of the Work Integrated Learning unit.

Your course

Year 1

Common first-year units include the foundations of engineering mathematics, basic principles of sustainability, electrical engineering, engineering mechanics, engineering design and engineering materials. These units provide a strong, fundamental overview of the three engineering streams: civil, electrical and mechanical.

Year 2

You build your knowledge of engineering science in areas such as fundamentals of design, dynamics, fluid mechanics, manufacturing and mathematics. You also gain practical experience in our laboratories and are introduced to computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Your communication skills will also be advanced with an introduction to engineering drawing and assignment report writing.

Year 3

You increase your knowledge and skills in a number of professional areas, including design, where you are introduced to solids modelling, materials and manufacture, instrumentation and control, dynamics, thermodynamics and stress analysis. You continue to develop your communication skills by writing assignment reports and presenting seminars. You choose a second study area.

Year 4

In your final year you complete your second study area. You undertake a major project which will bring together all your previously mastered skills, and advance your communication skills in report writing and seminar presentation. You will also undertake your work integrated learning.

Second majors and minors

You will have the opportunity to undertaken either a 2nd major or two minors (see options below).

Please refer to the rules before making your selection.

Mechanical engineering second major and minor options
Second major:

• Motor Racing Engineering (previously Automotive Engineering)
• Engineering Management
• Heavy Mechanical Engineering

Minors:

• Mechanical Engineering minor

plus

• A minor from anywhere in QUT that is outside of the course.

Please note: The Work Integrated Learning unit (BEB701) and the project unit (BEB801) that are required for professional recognition and were once part of an applications minor have now been moved to the core of the Engineering course.

Entry requirements

Minimum academic requirements

Did you complete secondary school in Australia?

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

These scholarships are available for this course:

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