Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

CRICOS

083184M

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Honours

Mechanical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the design, manufacture and maintenance of mechanical components and moving systems. Areas of study within the course include a foundation in physical and engineering sciences, along with materials science, manufacturing, and mechanical design. The course includes a particular focus on project based and practical learning and provides numerous opportunities for students to extend practical skills development. Students taking this course also have the option to undertake a specialist stream in motorsports. This option provides a special focus on automotive design and motorsports engineering. Students should consult the course coordinator if they are interested in pursuing this option. The program focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice and along with a sound theoretical base, includes strong elements of practical problem solving, team work and project development. As a result, as well as having multiple technical and transferable skill competencies, graduates will gain strong analytical skills, and have the ability to lead complex projects. The course provides a sound basis in mechanics, mathematics, and the principles of engineering design in the first two years of study, along with development of relevant knowledge in computer aided design and manufacturing, materials science, statics and dynamics, industrial maintenance, and mechanical design. In the final two years of study, a range of specialist mechanical engineering topics are covered, including electromechanical systems, structural analysis, and advanced mechanical design, providing students with relevant knowledge and skills to enable them to contribute in the workforce as soon as they graduate. The first year of this course includes a set of eight units that are common across all engineering honours courses. This allows students the opportunity to develop a better understanding of the various engineering disciplines on offer and the flexibility, if desired, to switch to another engineering discipline/course without penalty after the first year of study.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Joondalup

Full-time - 4 years

Part-time - 8 years

N/A
80

Structure

30 Core units; 2 Elective units; Practicum unit.

Subjects

  • ENS1154 Introduction to Engineering
  • ENS1115 Materials and Manufacturing 1
  • ENM1102 Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design
  • MAT1250 Mathematics 1
  • ENS1101 Engineering Mechanics
  • ENS1180 Introduction to Energy and Resource Engineering
  • ENS1253 Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
  • MAT1251 Mathematics 2
  • CSP2151 Programming Fundamentals
  • ENS3243 Structural Analysis
  • ENS2159 Engineering Innovation and Ethics
  • ENS2120 Engineering Systems
  • ENS2110 Materials and Manufacturing 2
  • ENS2113 Engineering Dynamics
  • ENS2214 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
  • ENS2160 Thermodynamics
  • ENS2170 Principles of Industrial Maintenance
  • ENM3218 Fluid Mechanics
  • ENM2104 Instrumentation and Measurement
  • ENS3105 Mechanical Design and Development
  • ENS5114 Advanced Mechanical Design
  • ENS3553 Signals and Systems
  • NS5230 Electrical Machines and Transformers
  • ENS3190 Mechanics of Solids
  • ENS5111 Engineering Practicum
  • ENS5261 Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Systems
  • ENS5253 Control Systems
  • ENS4152 Project Development
  • ENS5145 Engineering Honours Thesis 1
  • Elective Unit
  • ENS5216 Advanced Thermofluids
  • ENS5543 Engineering Management
  • ENS4253 Engineering Project
  • ENS5146 Engineering Honours Thesis 2
  • Elective Unit
  • ENS2102 Hydrostatics
  • ENS5162 Drilling Engineering
  • ENS2190 Introduction to Maritime Science, Engineering and Technology
  • ENS2257 Microprocessor Systems
  • ENS2456 Digital Electronics
  • ENS3245 Steel Design
  • ENS3551 Electrical Networks
  • ENS3554 Data Communications and Computer Networks
  • ENS5106 Hydrology and Hydraulics
  • ENS5566 Reservoir Engineering
  • ENS5240 Industrial Control
  • ENS5442 Robotics 1
  • ENS5556 Heat and Mass Transfer
  • ENS5562 Renewable Energy Conversions 1
  • ENS5563 Renewable Energy Conversions 2
  • ENS5209 Process Control
  • MAT3486 Multivariate Calculus
  • ENS3235 Railway System Mechanics
  • ENM1101 Race Car Anatomy
  • ENM2209 Race Car Systems

Entry requirements

  • AQF Diploma or equivalent
  • Undergraduate Certificate
  • Successfully completed 0.5 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test
  • University Preparation Course
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course or
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment.