斯威本科技大学砂拉越校区

Mechanical engineering is the design of technology involving physical motion. Mechanical engineers use thermal, fluid, energy and material sciences to design, manufacture and maintain systems, such as heating and cooling in buildings, vehicle safety structures, aircraft power units, energy generation, mining equipment and medical implant devices. This course provides you with analytical and scientific expertise and management skills to design mechanical systems and manage teams in a broad range of applications, which reflect the many sectors of the economy where mechanical engineers are employed. In the final years, you will be involved with industry-based projects and practical laboratories to prepare you for entry to the profession, or as a pathway into research or further learning.

Course learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• apply coherent and advanced knowledge of the chosen major in engineering in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking and judgment
• apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence, as preparation for research higher degrees
• apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
• apply abstraction, mathematics and engineering fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model, using appropriate engineering methods and tools
• communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work
• demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional engineering practice in a global and sustainable context
• reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing of personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Course structure

For the completion of Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours), students are required to complete a total of 32 units (400 credit points) consisting of:

• 12 Core Units of Study (150 credit points)
• 16 units of study from Mechanical Major (200 credit points)
• 4 Elective units (50 credit points), either from Specialist Studies electives or an approved minor
• 1 compulsory, not-for-credit units (0 credit points)

Career opportunities

Mechanical Engineering graduates may find employment in a variety of areas in industry and commerce, such as automotive, aviation, transport, power, manufacturing, materials processing, appliance production, mechanical building services, mining and raw material conversion. Roles may include design, development, testing, innovation, project management, planning, research, quality control, and engineering management.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible to register as Graduate Engineers with Board of Engineering Malaysia (BEM) and to apply for graduate membership with Engineers Australia (EA).

Key Information due to COVID-19: Swinburne will continue with its fully online learning for our students. Online learning and assessments continues to be the primary mode of delivery for the majority of the learning activities.