Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
Mechanical engineering is the design of technology involving physical motion. Mechanical engineers use thermal, fluid, energy and material sciences to design, manufacture and maintain systems, such as heating and cooling in buildings, vehicle safety structures, aircraft power units, energy generation, mining equipment and medical implant devices.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) provides you with analytical and scientific expertise and management skills to design mechanical systems and manage teams in a broad range of applications, which reflect the many sectors of the economy where mechanical engineers are employed. In the final years, you will be involved with industry-based projects and practical laboratories to prepare you for entry to the profession, or as a pathway into research or further learning.
This course has been replaced by the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
Start dates
Hawthorn campus
- HE Block 5 - 13 July 2020
- HE Block 5 - 13 July 2020
Duration
4 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) plus an optional year of Work Integrated Learning for domestic students or a minimum of 12 weeks Professional Engineering Experience.
Full-time, Part-time
VTAC codes
- 3400234611 (CSP)
- 3400234613 (IFP)
Mechanical Engineering at Swinburne
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Course details
- Course structure, work integrated learning, career opportunities and professional recognition.
Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
View course rules and special requirements
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Materials | ENG10003 | 12.5 |
| Mechanics of Structures | ENG10003 | 12.5 |
| Digital and Data Systems | ENG10004 | 12.5 |
| Engineering Mathematics 2 | MTH10007 | 12.5 |
| Calculus and Applications | MTH10012 | 12.5 |
| Energy and Motion | PHY10001 | 12.5 |
| Electronics and Electromagnetism | PHY10004 | 12.5 |
| Robotics and Mechatronics Project 1 | RME10001 | 12.5 |
| Professional Experience in Engineering | EAT20008 | 12.5 |
| Engineering Management 1 † | MME30001 | 12.5 |
| Final Year Research Project 1 (Mech) *† | MEE40008 | 12.5 |
| Final Year Research Project 2 (Mech) *† | MEE40009 | 12.5 |
| Engineering Management 2 † | MME40001 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
†Honours merit unit – results are used in the honours merit calculation
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Other studies
4 units (50 credit points)
Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 50 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).
Work Integrated Learning
Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides additional opportunities for you to gain valuable skills and real industry experience in the form of placements, internships or study tours - all while earning credit towards your degree.
Choose a Work Integrated Learning option:
You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 12 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.
The Professional Placement co-major has four 25 credit point units.
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You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 6 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.
The Professional Placement minor has two 25 credit point units.
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A Professional Internship is all about gaining valuable real-world skills in your area of study all while earning credit points towards your degree. Plus, it looks great on your CV as it shows you’ve had real industry experience before you’ve even graduated!
You might choose to complete your internship part-time over a semester or in a more intensive block during Summer or Winter terms.
Travel overseas, discover other cultures, enrich your professional experience and enhance your CV all while gaining credit towards your course.
- Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
- Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
- One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
- See the course planner for an example degree structure
Honours
Honours merit calculation
Honours merit calculation will be based on the averaged results of 12 units in the final two years of the course with the following descriptive outcomes:
- BEng (Mechanical) (Hons) with High Distinction; for students who achieve ≥ 80
- BEng (Mechanical) (Hons) with Distinction; for students who achieve 70 – 79
- BEng (Mechanical) (Hons) with Credit; for students who achieve 60 – 69
- BEng (Mechanical) (Hons); for students who achieve < 60
Students who transfer with advanced standing are required to undertake at least nine of these units at Swinburne, including all six outcome units, to qualify for an honours merit calculation. This honours merit calculation will be based only on units completed at Swinburne. If a student has not completed at least nine of the specified units, they will graduate with a BEng (Mechanical) (Hons) as an award title, but not be eligible for a merit based honours description.
Course learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Apply coherent and advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking and judgment.
- Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence, as preparation for research higher degrees.
- Apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence.
- Apply abstraction, mathematics and mechanical engineering fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model, using appropriate engineering methods and tools.
- Communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work.
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional engineering practice in a global and sustainable context.
- Reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing of personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
Career opportunities
Employment may be found in many areas of industry and commerce including automotive, vehicle, transport, power, manufacturing, materials processing, appliance production, mechanical building services, mining and raw material conversion.
The mechanical engineer's contributions can include design, development, testing, innovation, project management, planning, research, quality control, and engineering management.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of Engineers Australia.
Fees
Find out more about fees.
Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.