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Mechanical engineers work with machines and mechanical systems to develop better manufacturing methods. This program teaches you the finer points of engineering and machine design, fluid mechanics and production engineering, with a choice to further specialise in environmental engineering or supply chain management.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- The first intake for international students on a Student visa is Semester 1 2017
- The first intake for international students on a Student visa is Semester 1 2017
Mechanical engineers work with machines and mechanical systems to develop better manufacturing methods. This program teaches you the finer points of engineering and machine design, fluid mechanics and production engineering, with a choice to further specialise in environmental engineering or supply chain management.
- Learn how to use mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide range of technical problems
- Get plenty of hands-on experience, including 12 weeks’ work experience with professional engineers and engineering associates
- Complete a major final-year research project on a topic of your choice
- Learn from industry professionals through guest lectures that expose you to current engineering professional practice
- Recreate interactive real-life scenarios in USC’s state-of-the art visualisation studio and dedicated engineering laboratories
Exemption for first year Mathematics
Students who enter the program having achieved a 'Very High Achievement' in Maths C in secondary school will be eligible for an exemption for courses MTH103 Introduction to Applied Mathematics and MTH104 Introductory Calculus on application to the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering and may substitute two engineering relevant courses in order to fulfil the requirements of the degree.
Post-admission requirements
Students must complete 60 days of suitable field experience.
Career opportunities
Government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, engineering consultancies, research organisations and across a range of industries in mining, chemical processing, construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, automotive, aviation, transport, defence and agriculture.
Accreditation and membership
This program qualifies you for registration as a mechanical engineer with the accrediting body, Engineers Australia, and is provisionally recognised to allow you to work in Australia and overseas.
Program structure
Introductory courses (7)
COR109 Property Law
ENG101 Principles of Property Valuation
ENG102 Property Investment Valuation and Market Analysis
ENG103 Property Investment Analysis - Financing and Capital Markets
MTH103 Property Development Feasibility and Analysis
MTH104 Property and Asset Management
SCI107 Property Research Project
Advanced courses (21)
ENG202 Property Development and Project Management Processes
ENG204 Statutory and Specialist Valuation
ENG205 Introduction to Research Concepts and Design
ENG221 The Literature Review
ENG225 Qualitative Research Methods
ENG226 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
ENG227 Biochemical Pharmacology
ENG228 Biochemistry
ENG300 Medical Biochemistry
ENG301 Nutritional Biochemistry
ENG302 Communication and Thought
ENG303 Foundations of Engineering
ENG335 Engineering Statics
ENG336 Introduction to the Internet of Things
ENG400 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
ENG401 Introductory Calculus
ENG402 Physics
ENG403 Introduction to Engineering Design
ENG405 Thermodynamics
MTH201 Dynamics 1
MTH203 Mechanics of Materials
Minor courses (4)
Students must select one minor (4 courses) from the following:
- Engineering Design
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies for Engineers
- Management for Engineers
- Supply Chain Management
- Wider Engineering Studies
Compulsory work experience
Students must obtain an aggregate of at least 60 days of suitable engineering work experience during their program. This experience may be in an engineering office or laboratory where the student would be working principally with professional engineers and engineering associates. It may, however, be preferable for students to spend some time in field or factory activities to gain insight into the industrial practice and to see what is involved in converting designs into finished products. Students are required to keep record of such experience. This record of experience is to be endorsed by an appropriate person in the organisation providing the experience and by the student's Program Coordinator.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 384
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete a minimum of 60 days of suitable work experience. Students must meet all costs associated with the acquisition of practical experience to satisfy this requirement
- The acceptability or otherwise of employment experience, and the period of that type of experience that may be credited towards the 60 days, will be determined by the Program Coordinator.
- In nearly all cases students find and obtain the required experience as part of paid vacation employment during the summer break.
- Students complete their work experience programs in an area of their choice, and in the majority of cases they do so within commuting distance of their residential addresses.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Not available to international students on a Student Visa
- When enrolling please refer to the relevant Recommended Study Sequence
- Refer to the 'Planning your study' page to manage your progression.