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Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)
Study Mechanical Engineering at Flinders
Push mechanical systems to the limit.
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.
The Mechanical Engineering degree at Flinders allows you to specialise in five areas - Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Systems, Materials Engineering, Maritime Engineering or Advanced Manufacturing and Digital Design.
*Available at Flinders' Adelaide City Campus at Festival Plaza from 2024.
*Available at Flinders' Adelaide City Campus at Festival Plaza from 2024.
Why study Mechanical Engineering at Flinders
- Access purpose-built state-of-the-art teaching and laboratory facilities and heavy engineering pods at Tonsley
- Experience personalised teaching and great staff-student working relationships
- Put your mechanical engineering skills to the test in a range of national competitions like the Solar Car Challenge and Weir Warman Design Competition
- Common first year allowing you to transfer with no loss of credit after one year
- Nationally recognised integrated work placement gives you practical industry experience
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:
- 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.
Professional accreditation/recognition
All our Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Engineering degrees are accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of professional engineer. Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered professional engineering status.
Choose from a range of majors that allow you to follow your interests and graduate ready to take on the world. Flinders’ Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) allows you to select a major in any of the following areas:
Mechanical engineering
This major provides a broad focus on all aspects of mechanical engineering, with topics including solid mechanics, mechanics of machines, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, mechanical design, control systems, manufacturing and mechanics of materials.
Electro-mechanical systems
In many industrial sectors, mechanical engineers with a great understanding of electrical engineering principles are ideally preferred. This major uniquely provides a secondary course of study in electrical engineering on top of the core mechanical engineering topics. As well as the mechanical engineering topics, you would also cover electrical engineering principles, electrical machines, electrical energy and power systems.
Advanced Manufacturing and Digital Design
This major emphasises the use of mechanical engineering and digital design in a modern, industry 4.0 manufacturing environment. On top of the mechanical topics in the degree you would also cover Industry 4.0, cyber-physical systems, robotics and automation and how to design specifically to facilitate manufacturing.
Materials engineering
The development and engineering of materials enable mechanical engineers to design and manufacture products and devices with the best possible performance in service. This major focuses on the use of materials in mechanical systems. As well as the mechanical engineering topics, you would also study areas such as materials structure and characterisation, materials selection, and failure analysis.
Maritime engineering
This major focuses on the use of mechanical systems in a maritime context. Taking this major will not only provide a comprehensive mechanical degree but also cover topics such as shipbuilding and hydrostatics. Students taking this major can transfer to the University of Tasmania at the end of year two to complete a specialised maritime engineering degree.
What you will study
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Honours year A typical honours year may include: |
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Practical experience
The degree provides you with practical experience, helping you graduate work-ready.
- You'll have the opportunity to undertake a 20-week industry placement as part of your degree. One of the longest work placements offered in Australia, it enables you to work alongside professional engineers tackling real-world problems.
- Gain hands-on exposure to the cutting-edge equipment and facilities of Flinders University’s new technology precinct at Tonsley.
- Undertake an integrated high-technology design consulting project, putting what you learn into practice.
Study abroad
There are opportunities to take your studies overseas with a student exchange program.
ATAR and Student Profile Information
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.75 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 81.38 | 86.88 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 61.40 | 70.40 |
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 57 | 32% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | 0 | 0 |
| Work and life experience | 5 | 3% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 80 | 45% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | 11 | 6% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 14 | 8% |
| International Students | 11 | 6% |
| All students | 178 | 100% |
Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree
At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.
Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.
Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree.
You can combine this degree with any other bachelor degree within the College of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements.
How to apply
Choose your preferred course.
Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.
Choose other courses to include in your preferences.
Visit SATAC and submit your application online.
Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
Find the entry path that’s right for you.
When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Flinders degree you might want to include in your list is the Bachelor of Engineering Science.
How to apply
Select your course.
Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.
Course enquiries
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