Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors Honours Degree (C/w)Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
-
Start Date
-
Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
-
Location
-
Placements
NA
-
ATAR
72 / 12
-
Inherent Requirements
NA
-
Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
-
Entry Requirements
-
Course abbreviation
BE(Hons)Mech
-
Course code
3507328
-
Credit points
384
-
Equivalent units
32
-
Indicative Fee
Overview
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering equips students with the relevant skills and knowledge to provide a range of professional mechanical engineering services in regional, national and international environments. The course prepares graduates for work involving the design of machinery, water supply, vibration, acoustics and noise control, robotics, heat transfer and refrigeration, energy technology, consumer product design, pollution control, and production planning.
The course is structured around the 16 competencies identified by Engineers Australia as being essential to the graduating engineer. These competencies are broadly grouped into: knowledge and skills, application, personal and professional skills.
Throughout the course, students develop core theoretical knowledge and skills vital to the mechanical engineering profession and the ability to apply these in the most relevant software applications.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
---|---|
Intellectual rigour | Develop research skills in order to be able to design plan and execute a research project with some independence. Identify all influencing factors in complex engineering problems and to think about the macro and micro ramifications. Develop cognitive and technical skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise engineering knowledge to identify and find solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence. |
Creativity | Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts to form alternative solutions to complex problems. |
Ethical practice | Apply ethics and judgment to complex engineering problems. |
Knowledge of a discipline | Develop technical skills and an in-depth understanding of specialist bodies of engineering knowledge. Develop conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences that underpin the engineering discipline. |
Lifelong learning | Self manage and be resourceful and effective at developing new knowledge and applying it to engineering problems. Demonstrate computer literacy skills in both standard applications and discipline specific applications. Develop appropriate professional practice, reflection skills and engineering competencies through study and professional practice. |
Communication and social skills | Effectively communicate engineering ideas, concepts and arguments using written mediums to a variety of audiences. Verbally communicate and influence a variety of audiences including the engineering team, community and people of diverse backgrounds. |
Cultural competence | Engage with diverse cultural and indigenous perspectives with the engineering environment. |
To successfully complete the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering each student must participate in 60 days of industry experience relevant to engineering. Students will be able to undertake this in one or more settings under the supervision of experienced engineers, where they can develop their skills and knowledge and prepare for careers as professional mechanical engineers. Students engage with industry representatives from the early stages of the course, creating valuable professional networks.
The course covers the fundamental areas of mechanical engineering including:
- applied mechanics
- fluid mechanics
- thermodynamics
- dynamics
- manufacturing
- materials
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
---|---|---|---|
Lismore | Session 1 | 334109 | 054301 |
Career Outcomes
Engineers Australia is the professional body representing engineering in Australia. Southern Cross University is undertaking staged accreditation for the degree from Engineers Australia. Accreditation of the course by Engineers Australia enables a student’s qualification to be formally recognised in many different countries throughout the world in accordance with the Washington Accord, an international agreement governing recognition of engineering qualifications and professional competence. See www.washingtonaccord.org.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
-
To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechancial Engineering a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of thirty-two (32) units (384 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A; and
- two (2) elective units from Part B; and
- at least 60 days of industrial experience of a nature acceptable to the School Board
Class of Honours
A candidate may on the recommendation of the School Board be awarded Honours with one of the following merit descriptions:
- First Class Honours
- Second Class Honours - Division I
- Second Class Honours - Division II
The following is a modified version of the Merit Descriptors as originally approved by School Board in 2013 for Civil Engineering.
Merit Descriptors:
Both criterion must be satisfied for each Merit descriptor.
- First Class Honours: WGPA 6.0 and above overall + GPA 6.0 and above for units Engineering Thesis I and II
- Second Class Honours I: WGPA 5.5 and above overall + GPA 5.5 and above for units Engineering Thesis I and II
- Second Class Honours II: WGPA 5.0 and above overall + GPA 5.0 and above for units Engineering Thesis I and II
- No Merit Descriptor: WGPA below 5.0
where:
- WGPA = weighted grade point average
- GPA = grade point average
Weighted Grade Point Average Calculation:
WGPA = {Summation of (Grade Point times Credit Value times Weighting)} / {Summation of (Credit Value times Weighting)}
Grade Point = achievement value assigned to a unit grade where non-graded units, interim notations and advanced standing are not included in the weighted grade point average calculation.
Credit Value = number of credit points awarded for the completion of a unit of study.
Weighting = factor applied to a unit of study to represent how significant the unit is in the WGPA calculation, namely
- Year 1 units*: Weighting = 1
- Year 2 units*: Weighting = 2
- Year 3 units*: Weighting = 2
- Year 4 units*: Weighting = 3
* Refer to Course Progression for units and years
No other weighting calculations will be used for the determination of merit descriptors and the normal unweighted GPA will also not be used.
The WGPA for each year used in the calculations will be based on results in the first attempt at each unit in the course.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
-
To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechancial Engineering a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of thirty-two (32) units (384 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A; and
- two (2) elective units from Part B; and
- at least 60 days of industrial experience of a nature acceptable to the School Board
Class of Honours
A candidate may on the recommendation of the School Board be awarded Honours with one of the following merit descriptions:
- First Class Honours
- Second Class Honours - Division I
- Second Class Honours - Division II
The following is a modified version of the Merit Descriptors as originally approved by School Board in 2013 for Civil Engineering.
Merit Descriptors:
Both criterion must be satisfied for each Merit descriptor.
- First Class Honours: WGPA 6.0 and above overall + GPA 6.0 and above for units Engineering Thesis I and II
- Second Class Honours I: WGPA 5.5 and above overall + GPA 5.5 and above for units Engineering Thesis I and II
- Second Class Honours II: WGPA 5.0 and above overall + GPA 5.0 and above for units Engineering Thesis I and II
- No Merit Descriptor: WGPA below 5.0
where:
- WGPA = weighted grade point average
- GPA = grade point average
Weighted Grade Point Average Calculation:
WGPA = {Summation of (Grade Point times Credit Value times Weighting)} / {Summation of (Credit Value times Weighting)}
Grade Point = achievement value assigned to a unit grade where non-graded units, interim notations and advanced standing are not included in the weighted grade point average calculation.
Credit Value = number of credit points awarded for the completion of a unit of study.
Weighting = factor applied to a unit of study to represent how significant the unit is in the WGPA calculation, namely
- Year 1 units*: Weighting = 1
- Year 2 units*: Weighting = 2
- Year 3 units*: Weighting = 2
- Year 4 units*: Weighting = 3
* Refer to Course Progression for units and years
No other weighting calculations will be used for the determination of merit descriptors and the normal unweighted GPA will also not be used.
The WGPA for each year used in the calculations will be based on results in the first attempt at each unit in the course.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Note 1:
Double-weighted unit
Note 2:
CHOOSE EITHER: BIO10187 Global Environmental Issues OR MAT10001 Foundation Mathematics. Students who have completed NSW HSC Mathematics (2U) or QLD Maths B or equivalent must enrol in BIO10187 Global Environmental Issues. All other students must enrol in MAT10001 Foundation Mathematics.
Note 3:
Students must satisfactorily complete any 20 units from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering degree before undertaking this unit.
Note 4:
Excluding units offered in Part A of the Schedule of Units.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Level of learning | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Part A |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG10759 | Processes and Philosophy of Engineering | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
PHY10760 | Physics and Materials | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
MAT10251 | Statistical Analysis | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO10187 | Global Environmental Issues | Introductory | Note 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
MAT10001 | Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | Note 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG10758 | Humanitarian Engineering Project | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG10757 | Applied Mechanics | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
MAT10719 | Calculus | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
CHE00201 | Chemistry | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG20001 | Mechanics of Materials | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI72001 | Dynamics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MAT10720 | Linear Algebra | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI72005 | Introduction to Mechanical Design and Manufacturing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI73025 | Thermodynamics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG20006 | Fluid Mechanics | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG20007 | Engineering Computations | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI73005 | Machine Element Design | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI73009 | Finite Element Method and Fracture Mechanics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI73001 | Dynamics of Machines | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI82005 | Thermal Engineering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI73015 | Electro-Mechanical and Robotics Technology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI81005 | Energy, the Environment and Mechanical Engineering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI83015 | Modern Internal Combustion Engines | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI73020 | Fluids Engineering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI83005 | Mechanical Systems Design | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG40001 | Engineering Thesis I | Advanced | Note 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG40007 | Engineering Project Management and Professional Ethics | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI83040 | Control Systems and Automation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG40004 | Engineering Thesis II | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG40005 | Engineering Capstone Project | Advanced | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Part B |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|