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Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Mechanical engineers are instrumental in the design, development, production and maintenance of the products and systems that enable our lives.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
S462, 079996J
ATAR
70.15

About this course

Mechanical engineers are instrumental in the design, development, production and maintenance of the products and systems that enable our lives. They lend their expertise to almost every sector, from agricultural machinery, to assistive technology for the health sector, renewable energy systems and the infrastructure they power. This internationally recognised course prepares you to be an industry-ready engineer equipped with the confidence and skills to solve future challenges.

No matter what sectors or technologies spark your interest, Deakin provides the ultimate training ground to design, construct and test your ideas. Gain experience using advanced simulation technologies in our multi-million-dollar engineering precinct while accessing the same tools used by industry professionals. Work alongside engineers on projects that inspire creativity, and develop your ability to communicate, collaborate and thrive in a team environment.

Ready to be part of the solution?

Mechanical engineers are crucial to the design and development of the complex systems, devices and machinery that will be needed to tackle global challenges of the future, including health assistive technologies and biomedical devices, renewable energy systems, advanced manufacturing facilities and low emissions transport.

By studying Deakin's Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours), you will be able to confidently apply principles of design, technology and science to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. You will learn the professional, engineering and entrepreneurial skills required to develop and run the mechanical systems and technologies of the future.

This highly sought-after skill set allows you to transition into a variety of engineering roles. Graduates can expect to gain employment in supplier companies, leading manufacturing and design companies, aircraft, ship building, automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and biomedical areas.

During the course you will cover core mechanical disciplines including materials and manufacturing, machine design, structural and thermo-fluids systems design, and industrial control, all while developing professional skills that make you more employable - such as project management, communication and teamwork. Importantly, throughout your degree you will put these skills into practice with frequent industry-linked experiences including:

  • project-oriented design-based learning (PODBL) with industry partners
  • access to Deakin's state-of-the-art Centre for Advanced Design in Engineering Training
  • international and national competition challenges such as the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge and the Warman Design and Build Competition.

Project-oriented design-based learning (PODBL) in collaboration with industry, means that practical, real-world learning experiences are woven throughout the duration of our engineering courses. And with a minimum of 30 days' work experience in one or more organisations, you will gain insight into your future career options.

With an international skills shortage in the engineering industry, Deakin graduates are in demand both in Australia and abroad. Secure your future career by learning the design, development and production skills needed to work in a diverse range of industries that contribute to developing the systems of the future.

Career pathways

With an international skills shortage in the engineering industry, and roles expected to rise significantly in the next five years, Deakin graduates are in demand both in Australia and further abroad.

Not only that, employers seek out Deakin graduates for their forward-thinking, innovative and entrepreneurial qualities.

Graduate ready to transition into a number of areas and roles including:

  • product development
  • biomedical
  • aerospace
  • automotive
  • renewable energy
  • advanced manufacturing
  • mining
  • defence
  • railroad
  • textiles
  • research and development
  • control and systems design.

Course structure

To complete the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours), students must attain 32 credit points, which must include the following:

  • Thirty (30) credit points of core units
  • 2 elective units (2 credit points) *
  • Completion of three (3) zero-credit point compulsory units:
    • SEJ010 Introduction to Safety and Project Oriented Learning
    • STP050 Academic Integrity
    • STP010 Career Tools for Employability

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.

* Students must complete at least one (1) level 3, 4 or 7 SE elective unit (one credit point). It is strongly recommended that the remaining elective be a level 3, 4, or 7 unit.

Credit for prior study or work

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of 50% of the course at Deakin University.

You can also refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at Deakin University.
76.7%
Overall satisfaction
84.3%
Skill scale
67.9%
Teaching scale