Engineering (Mechanical)

Overview

If you are a graduate with a previous degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) and are looking to upgrade and extend your knowledge and skills in this high demand area, the Mechanical Engineering postgraduate program at Flinders provides you with the perfect study plan.

Ranging from the Graduate Diploma, and Master of Engineering Science to this Master of Engineering, these courses offer a unique selection of advanced topics in various branches of Mechanical Engineering such as Solid Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Design and Manufacturing, Materials, and Control. The courses also integrate with the strong research and development programs in the College of Science and Engineering.

With the demand for professional mechanical engineers with an advanced level of expertise and knowledge, these courses equip students with the latest theoretical and practical aspects of Mechanical Engineering to address high-level industry requirements such as research and development, advanced design and analysis of complex mechanical systems.

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Courses

Master of Engineering (Mechanical)

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode:
In person

Location:
Tonsley

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code: 2CM181

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$37,260

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Your career

The Mechanical Engineering postgraduate program at Flinders enables you to push the boundaries to prepare you for the future of advanced mechanical systems. There are a wide range of employment opportunities in various industries such as: automotive, aerospace, mining, oil & gas, energy generation, product design, manufacturing, automation, medical devices and technologies, and defence.

Potential occupations include:

mechanical engineer
project engineer
process development engineer
mechanical design engineer
production/manufacturing engineer
research and development engineer.

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.

What you will study

The Master of Engineering (Mechanical) provides both core and optional advanced topics such as Solid Mechanics, Control Systems, Applied Thermo-Fluid Dynamics, Mechanics of Machines, Renewable Energy, Advanced Mechanical Design, Finite Element Methods, Fatigue and Fracture, Materials Selection, Project Management & Innovation and Standards and Ethics.

Practical experience

This course provides a variety of significant project work. Examples include: Mechanical Design Project (through the national Warman Design & Build Competition), and the Master’s Thesis Project that may tackle an industry-relevant problem or a research question. It also includes a project-based topic “Advanced Mechanical Design” together with a 12-week industry placement.

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Master of Engineering (Mechanical)

Entry requirements

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or closely related field; or hold the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science (Mechanical stream) from Flinders University; or have completed a minimum of one year full-time equivalent in the Master of Engineering Science (Mechanical) or equivalent qualification.

A knowledge of mathematics (equivalent to second year university mathematics including Fourier and Laplace Transforms) and a knowledge of Materials and Dynamics is assumed.

Applicants without such a qualification should apply for the Master of Engineering Science (Mechanical) (2CM240).

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2CM181

Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.

Entry requirements

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering or closely related field; or hold the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science (Mechanical stream) from Flinders University or have completed a minimum of 1 year full-time equivalent in the Master of Engineering Science (Mechanical) from Flinders University or equivalent qualification.

A knowledge of mathematics (equivalent to second year university mathematics including Fourier and Laplace Transforms) and a knowledge of Materials and Dynamics is assumed.

Applicants without such a qualification should apply for the Master of Engineering Science (Mechanical) (2CM240).

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