Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)
In this program, you’ll learn about electric circuits and machines, thermodynamics and industrial robots, in our world class $43 million dollar Science and Engineering precinct at our Mt Helen campus in Ballarat, Victoria. Build a strong foundation in first year with subjects in machine design, simulation in engineering and energy…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this program, you’ll learn about electric circuits and machines, thermodynamics and industrial robots, in our world class $43 million dollar Science and Engineering precinct at our Mt Helen campus in Ballarat, Victoria.
Build a strong foundation in first year with subjects in machine design, simulation in engineering and energy conversion, and in final year, pursue an interest area with your own unique engineering project.
As an added benefit, our Industry Placement Program, provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable and relevant workplace experience. Take part in a two-year professional development program and receive up to 26 weeks placement and an industry scholarship of up to AUD $15,000.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) is a four-year program, accredited by Engineers Australia – the global home for engineering professionals renowned as leaders in shaping a sustainable world.
As an accredited graduate you will be involved in all aspects of design specification, development, research, evaluation, manufacture, installation, testing, operation, maintenance and management of machines and systems. This will include but is not limited to, mechanical and mechatronic systems, automated systems and robotic devices, heat transfer processes, thermodynamic and combustion systems and fluid and thermal energy systems.
Our graduates are highly sought after by industry, employed by large, medium and small engineering organisations, both locally and nationally.
If you wish to progress to further study, you may consider a Master of Engineering program.
Career opportunities
- CAD drafter
- Engineer
- Engineering project officer
- Maintenance engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Printing engineer
- Researcher
- Scheduling engineer
- Control systems engineer
- Engineering development officer
- Engineering technical officer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Mechanical production process engineer
- Process engineer
- Rotating equipment engineer
- Service engineer
- Design engineer
- Engineering estimator
- Hydraulic design engineer
- Mechanical design engineer
- Planning engineer
- Plant process engineer
- Project engineer
- Sales engineer
REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with final-year mathematics courses, or overseas equivalent.
Overall IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent; TOEFL iBT: 60-78 with minimums (Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21); Pearson (PTE): Overall 50 (no band less than 50); Cambridge-CAE: Overall 169 (no band less than 169).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Federation University is an education provider with a history spanning 150 years, known for excellent student support, high quality teaching and outstanding graduate outcomes. With five campuses stretching across Victoria — from the regional areas of Ballarat and Gippsland, to our city campus in Berwick, Melbourne, the University has 18,500 Australian and international students and more than 123,000 alumni across Australia and the world. The university ranks No.1 in Australia for First Generation Students and No. 1 in Victoria for Student Support and Undergraduate Starting Salary, according to the Good Universities Guide 2024.Â
