Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors Honours Degree (C/w)Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
72 / 12
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BE(Hons)Mech
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Course code
3507328
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Credit points
384
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Equivalent units
32
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering equips students with the relevant skills, experiences 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 and maintenance of machinery, computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), consumer product design, automotive, robotics and control systems, water supply, vibration, acoustics and noise control, heat transfer and refrigeration, energy technology and pollution control in the marine, oil, gas and aerospace industries.
The course is structured around 16 key competencies identified by Engineers Australia as being essential to the graduating engineer. The educational philosophy and objective of this course aims to cultivate insight and knowledge in the mechanical engineering discipline, producing highly skilled engineers who not only have technical skills but also a commitment to continuous learning throughout their careers.
Students gain the skills necessary to define and develop solutions to challenging problems, as well as leadership skills and the ability to respond to the demands and expectations of society, industry and academia.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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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. |
As part of this course, students are required to undertake a compulsory 60-day industry experience unit in a relevant engineering role.
Industry experience enables students to gain experience in applying their knowledge and skills to engineering problems within a real work environment, and to make valuable contacts with potential employers and other members of the mechanical engineering community. Students engage with industry representatives from the early stages of the course, creating valuable professional networks.
The course comprises three main study streams that cover all aspects of mechanical engineering:
Design and Production System Engineering
This stream will develop your knowledge and skills in machine element design, mechanical systems design, dynamics of machines, computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), finite element methods, mechanics of solids and fracture mechanics. Immerse yourself in this stream via a research project.
Thermo-Fluid Mechanics and Energy Systems
This stream will develop your knowledge and skills in thermodynamics, thermal engineering, fluid mechanics, hydraulic systems, modern internal combustion engines, heating and refrigeration technology and conventional and renewable energy. You will improve your understanding about the design and operation of coal, oil, gas, geothermal, hydroelectric, wind, nuclear and cogeneration power plants, developing alternatives to thermal energy, power cycle devices, fuel cells, gas turbines, and innovative uses of wave, wind, ocean thermal energy conversion and tidal energy. You will be involved in all aspects of the production and conversion of energy from one form to another.
Mechatronics and Control Systems
This stream will develop your knowledge and skills in electro-mechanical systems, robotics technology, control systems and automation. Modern experimental facilities are used to teach electrical circuits and machinery – alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) motors and generators, industrial automation using programmable logic controllers (PLC), automobile technology, mechatronics, and robotics engineering. Students learn industrial robotics and work together with local industry to design and build autonomous systems. Additionally, Southern Cross runs a robotics club to practice and create innovative ideas with the opportunity to take part in national and international competitions.
Elective units include: Ecological and Environmental Economics for Sustainable Development, Waste Technology and Local Government.
Thesis unit
All students undertake a full-year subject in engineering research (thesis unit) in their final year, which enables them to explore the frontiers of engineering development and contribute to new knowledge in their chosen field.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Lismore | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering has provisional accreditation from Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer and will be assessed for full accreditation at this level in 2021. Courses accredited by Engineers Australia at this level are recognised in many different countries worldwide through the Washington Accord, an international agreement governing recognition of engineering qualifications and professional competence.
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 Mechanical 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) units from Part B
and additionally complete at least 60 days of industrial experience of a nature acceptable to the Course Coordinator.
Class of Honours
A candidate may on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator be awarded Honours with one of the following merit descriptors:
- First Class Honours
- Second Class Honours – Division I
- Second Class Honours – Division II
Merit Descriptors
The following criteria shall be satisfied to obtain a particular merit descriptor:
- First Class Honours: a Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA) of at least 6.0 and a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 6.0 in both units Engineering Thesis I and Engineering Thesis II
- Second Class Honours – Division I: a Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA) of at least 5.5 and a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.5 in both units Engineering Thesis I and Engineering Thesis II
- Second Class Honours – Division II: a Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA) of at least 5.0 and a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.0 in both units Engineering Thesis I and Engineering Thesis II
A student with a Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA) of less than 5.0 shall not be eligible for a merit descriptor.
Weighted Grade Point Average Calculation
The Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA) shall be calculated according to the formula:
WGPA = {Summation of (Grade Point x Credit Value x Weighting)}/{Summation of (Credit Value x Weighting)}
where:
Grade Point = achievement value assigned to a unit grade (non-graded units, interim notations and advanced standing shall not be included in the WGPA calculation);
Credit Value = number of credit points awarded for the completion of a unit of study;
Weighting = 1 for a unit listed in Year 1 of the Course Progression, 2 for a unit listed in Year 2 of the Course Progression, 3 for a unit listed in Year 3 of the Course Progression, and 4 for a unit listed in Year 4 of the Course Progression; and
WGPA calculations shall be based on results for 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 Mechanical 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) units from Part B
and additionally complete at least 60 days of industrial experience of a nature acceptable to the Course Coordinator.
Class of Honours
A candidate may on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator be awarded Honours with one of the following merit descriptors:
- First Class Honours
- Second Class Honours – Division I
- Second Class Honours – Division II
Merit Descriptors
The following criteria shall be satisfied to obtain a particular merit descriptor:
- First Class Honours: a Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA) of at least 6.0 and a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 6.0 in both units Engineering Thesis I and Engineering Thesis II
- Second Class Honours – Division I: a Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA) of at least 5.5 and a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.5 in both units Engineering Thesis I and Engineering Thesis II
- Second Class Honours – Division II: a Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA) of at least 5.0 and a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.0 in both units Engineering Thesis I and Engineering Thesis II
A student with a Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA) of less than 5.0 shall not be eligible for a merit descriptor.
Weighted Grade Point Average Calculation
The Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA) shall be calculated according to the formula:
WGPA = {Summation of (Grade Point x Credit Value x Weighting)}/{Summation of (Credit Value x Weighting)}
where:
Grade Point = achievement value assigned to a unit grade (non-graded units, interim notations and advanced standing shall not be included in the WGPA calculation);
Credit Value = number of credit points awarded for the completion of a unit of study;
Weighting = 1 for a unit listed in Year 1 of the Course Progression, 2 for a unit listed in Year 2 of the Course Progression, 3 for a unit listed in Year 3 of the Course Progression, and 4 for a unit listed in Year 4 of the Course Progression; and
WGPA calculations shall be based on results for 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:
Choose either: (a) MAT10001 Foundation Mathematics and MAT71003 Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists, or (b) MAT10720 Linear Algebra and MAT10719 Calculus. Students who have not completed NSW HSC Mathematics (2U) or QLD Maths B or equivalent must choose option (a).
Note 2:
Students must satisfactorily complete any 20 units from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering degree before undertaking this unit.
Note 3:
Double-weighted unit
Note 4:
Excluding units offered in Part A of the Schedule of Units.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Level of learning | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Part A |
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Choose either option (a) or (b) based on Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MAT10001 | Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
MAT71003 | Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists | Introductory | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Or | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MAT10720 | Linear Algebra | Intermediate | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
MAT10719 | Calculus | Intermediate | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Then complete all the remaining units in Part A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG10759 | Processes and Philosophy of Engineering | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
PHY10760 | Physics and Materials | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
MAT10251 | Statistical Analysis | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG10758 | Humanitarian Engineering Project | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG10757 | Applied Mechanics | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
CHE00201 | Chemistry | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG20001 | Mechanics of Materials | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG72001 | Engineering Modelling and Experimentation | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI72001 | Dynamics | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI72005 | Introduction to Mechanical Design and Manufacturing | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI73025 | Thermodynamics | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG20006 | Fluid Mechanics | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG20007 | Engineering Computations | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI73005 | Machine Element Design | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI73009 | Finite Element Method and Fracture Mechanics | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI73001 | Dynamics of Machines | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI82005 | Thermal Engineering | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI73015 | Electro-Mechanical and Robotics Technology | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI81005 | Energy, the Environment and Mechanical Engineering | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI83015 | Modern Internal Combustion Engines | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI73020 | Fluids Engineering | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI83005 | Mechanical Systems Design | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG40001 | Engineering Thesis I | Advanced | Note 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG40007 | Engineering Project Management and Professional Ethics | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENI83040 | Control Systems and Automation | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG40004 | Engineering Thesis II | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG40005 | Engineering Capstone Project | Advanced | Note 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Part B |
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