Master of Engineering Science
Specialising in Mechanical Engineering
Choose your specialisation
Advanced Manufacturing
The advanced manufacturing specialisation gives you the skills to ensure quality, efficiency and productivity in manufacturing environments.
Civil Engineering
The Civil Engineering Specialisation will give you the skills and knowledge to ensure the safe, efficient, and sustainable development of physical infrastructure
Electrical Engineering
The Electrical Engineering specialisation equips students with the core skills to design, develop and innovative electrical systems and technologies
Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
Gain expertise in power systems, digital circuits, and electronic devices with the Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering specialisation.
Industry 4.0 and Automation
Our Industry 4.0 and Automation specialisation teaches you to work with technology that improves manufacturing lines, supply chains and resource useage
Mechanical Engineering
Learn the core concepts of surface engineering, industry 4.0, computer modelling and fluid mechanics as you participate in industry-based projects and practical workshops.
Structural Engineering
Our Structural Engineering Specialisation prepares you with the skills and knowledge necessary to design, analyse, and construct various structures.
Overview
The Master of Engineering Science has a strong focus on independent research work and builds on the knowledge learned from your existing undergraduate engineering degree. In this course, you’ll expand your specialised technical knowledge either in the same discipline, or one which is related. Upon graduation, you’ll be able to work as a professional engineer in an area such as: electrical power generation, mechanical systems and telecommunication networks design, or civil engineering project management.
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Your specialisation
The Mechanical Engineering Specialation familiarises you with the core concepts of surface engineering, industry 4.0, computer modelling and fluid mechanics. Participate in industry-based projects and practical workshops. You’ll gather career momentum from day one through a variety of tailored real-industry experience opportunities that take you beyond the classroom.
Upgrade your skills
- Information analysis
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Research planning and execution
Stretch your career further
Students can enhance their career opportunities by gaining additional leadership and management skills – an important asset in a today’s complex and changing business environment. The below examples demonstrate the types of roles graduates can attain.
- Senior Electrical Engineer
- Renewable Energy Engineer
- Manufacturing Systems Designer
- Civil Engineering Project Manager
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Professional recognition
Completion of this course may assist graduates in meeting eligibility criteria for membership to various levels of Engineers Australia.
Why Swinburne?
89.1% of students found employment within 4 months of graduating.
The median income for PG graduates nine years out is $111K (2nd highest in Melbourne)
Top 20% for PG Skills Development in Australia.
Top 20% for PG Teaching Quality in Australia.