Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)

Mechanical engineers use their in-depth knowledge of the physical sciences and maths to improve the quality of life on Earth. Recent engineering breakthroughs include 3D printing machines, unmanned vehicles and high-performance prostheses.

Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) degree focuses on modelling and simulation of components, machines, processes and systems.

You'll work on real problems and projects in the workplace and community. This ensures that you are career-ready when you graduate.

Our degree prepares you for work a wide range areas, including:

• computer-aided engineering design
• modelling and simulation
• transport systems
• machine health monitoring
• design of medical devices and prostheses
• mining
• defence
• manufacturing.

VU's mechanical engineering graduates are known in the industry as well-rounded, accredited engineers, with highly sought-after technical and problem-solving skills.

You could find work as one of the following:

• mechanical engineer
• design engineer
• product engineer
• product innovation engineer
• development engineer
• production engineer
• sales engineer
• systems engineer
• production manager
• engineering manager.

Industries that employ mechanical engineers include:

• medical
• automotive
• aviation
• transport
• construction
• food production
• medical engineering
• manufacturing
• marine
• defence
• mining
• petrochemical
• resources
• power generation
• investment banking and finance.

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To attain the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering), students will be required to complete 384 credit points, consisting of:

• 96 credit points of First Year Core studies;
• 288 credit points of Core Mechanical Engineering studies.

Students are required to produce documented evidence of the completion of 12 weeks professional experience.

Accreditation:
This program is accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership.

First Class Honours:
To be eligible for completion with First Class Honours, students must achieve:

• A minimum weighted average of 60% over year levels 1 to 3;
• A minimum weighted average of 80% in year level 4;
• An average HD grade for the final year units, NEF4101 Research Project 1 and NEF4201 Research Project 2

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

Find out more about applying for our courses.