Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)

Name: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)
Price: <p>Tuition: per semester AU$18,800</p> AUD

VU course code: NHEM | CRICOS: 084875J | Level of study: Undergraduate

Duration

4 years

Delivery mode

In person

Fees

Tuition: per semester AU$18,800

Location

Footscray Park

Next start date

24 February 2025

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Overview

Get set for an exciting career inventing devices and generating clever solutions to engineering challenges, with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) from VU.

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.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Integrate conceptual understanding of mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences with advanced specialist bodies of knowledge within the mechanical engineering discipline;

Exhibit expertise and professional judgement in engineering design practice which acknowledges contextual factors impacting the mechanical engineering discipline;

Adapt theoretical knowledge applicable to the discipline and propose creative, innovative and sustainable engineering practices;

Critically evaluate both sources and validity of information and use established processes for information management;

Plan and execute a research project, professional project or piece of scholarship which demonstrates intellectual independence and contributes to the evidence base within the mechanical engineering discipline;

Discriminate and defend the application of established engineering methods and processes to promote systems which resolve existing and emerging complex engineering problems (including those that require cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills);

Present clear and coherent expositions of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences;

Exemplify the requisite characteristics for team leadership and membership appropriate to specific purposes, projects and contexts;

Apply professional ethics and accountabilities in their engineering practice and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
: VU follows a teaching method of problem-based learning. Many classes are run as workshops where you are encouraged to work in a team and generate your own learning agenda.
We have an ‘open door’ policy if you need extra assistance. Classes are small and lecturers get to know students very quickly.
You’ll have access to state-of-the art labs with modern equipment. The latest Modelling and Simulation software packages are used throughout the course.
Our work placements and industry projects give you the practical experience needed to confidently begin your career. Students are required to complete 12 weeks of industry placement.
: Victoria University Motorsport (VUM) is a student group led by mechanical engineering undergraduate students. The group is open to all undergraduates studying at VU.
Students design and build a race car which they enter in the annual Formula SAE competition. This extra-curricular activity provides an excellent professional development opportunity and brings together students with a shared passion for engineering and motorsports.
: Mechanical engineers design a huge range of devices, from vehicle engines and wind turbines to solar-power heaters and even washing machines.
Some of these are incredibly important to improving quality of life, and progressing society.
Recent breakthroughs in which mechanical engineers have played a critical role include:
artificial kidney (wearable dialysis machine)
3D printing machines
high-performance prostheses
hypersonic flight
unmanned vehicles.
: Female engineers excel in solving problems of social significance, making a positive impact on society and the environment.
Our Women in Science & Engineering program supports our current university students, and inspires women to choose engineering and science careers.
We run hands-on workshops in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines for secondary-school students. Our support continues throughout undergraduate and postgraduate study, with mentoring, seminars and workshops featuring female engineers.
: Achieve your full potential with The Learning Hub, which help you develop your confidence, academic ability, and study skills.
Benefit from in-person mentoring and study sessions, along with a range of digital learning modules that you can access anytime.
Get help from our online, 24/7 support service to polish your assignments before you submit, and receive guidance on writing, referencing, maths and more.
Read more about The Learning Hub

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.

In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.

Learn more about entry requirements for international students.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course, there may be an alternative study ‘pathway’ to achieving your goal. In some cases, you may receive credit for your previous study or work experience, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

You’ll find information about any pathways to higher qualifications that may be available to you after completing this course under the ‘careers’ section of this page.

Find out more about pathways at VU.

: If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course.

Advanced Diploma of Engineering

144 credit points

Foundations at VU

Guaranteed entry only

International Foundations at VU

Guaranteed entry only
: If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases, you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

International College of Business Technology, Sri Lanka | 12 credit points

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours

SEGI University, Malaysia, Malaysia | 192 credit points
: If you have completed study with another university or institution you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past study.

Use our credit calculator to find out what credit you may be eligible for based on your previous studies.

Note that if your previous study can’t be found through the credit calculator, you may still be eligible for credit.

Units can be credited if they are part of the course structure for the course you are applying for. Please note that credits relating to prior VU subjects are automatically granted and no further action is required.

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Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

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

Units

Fees & scholarships

As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

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: