Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)

Entry Requirements

Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.

SACE stage two specialist mathematics or mathematical methods or equivalent. Knowledge of SACE stage two physics or equivalent is assumed.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing;
• TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing;
• Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing;
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking;
• Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100

Course Details

Learn to design, construct and operate mechanical systems. The degree encourages you to push the boundaries, preparing you for the future of mechanical systems engineering. Learn to apply the principles of physics, materials science and mathematics, and build depth of knowledge in materials, mechanics, design, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

• core topics in electronics, professional skills, engineering design, engineering programming, engineering physics and materials, engineering mechanics, and mathematics.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

• core topics in engineering mathematics, analysis of engineering systems, mechanics and structures, fluid mechanics, dynamics, engineering materials, and thermodynamics and energy systems
• a mechanical practice certificate workshop
• a mechanical design project.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

• core topics in mechanics of machines, project management for engineering and science, control systems, solid mechanics, applied thermo-fluid dynamics, and workplace preparation
• a 20-week industry placement program.

Honours year

A typical honours year may include:

• a major mechanical engineering honours thesis allowing high-performing students to progress to a higher degree by research
• topics in advanced mechanical design, and standards, ethics and compliance
• a selection of electives in allied science and engineering areas.

Your career

Mechanical engineering is concerned with the design, construction and operation of machinery. Mechanical engineers are in great demand locally and internationally in a variety of industries.

Potential occupations include:

• graduate mechanical engineer
• graduate project engineer (mechanical)
• process development engineer/scientist
• mechanical design engineer
• graduate production engineer.

Potential employers include:

• mining
• defence
• manufacturing
• shipbuilding
• building services
• automotive industry.