Make things happen. Mechanical engineers design, build, and maintain complex machines and mechanical systems from the very small to the very large scale. Learn the finer points of engineering and machine design, fluid mechanics, and production engineering which will enable you to make systems and machinery for diverse industries from transport to medical devices.
In this program you will:
- Learn to use mathematical and scientific principles to solve a range of technical problems
- Get hands-on experience through 12 weeks of work experience
- Experience a broad array of courses covering areas like design, sustainability, modeling, and management and leadership
- Manage a major final-year research project on a topic of your choice
- Learn from industry professionals through guest lectures that expose you to current engineering professional practice
- Recreate interactive real-life scenarios in UniSC's state-of-the-art visualization studio and dedicated engineering laboratories
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
1 Moreton Parade, Petrie 4502
90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs 4556
Entry Requirements
You must meet ONE of the following requirements:
Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 60.00 or equivalent.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
English (Units 3 and 4, C)
Recommended prior study
Maths Methods and/or Specialist Maths; and Physics or Chemistry
Headstart Program - Year 11 or 12
The Headstart program lets you study uni subjects while you’re still in high school. If you successfully complete two Headstart courses, you’ll get a selection rank that you could use to get into uni.
Early Offer Guarantee scheme - Year 12
The Early Offer Guarantee scheme enables Year 12 students to be offered a place at USC on the basis of their Principal's recommendation.
Previous qualifications or experience
If you:
- have completed Year 12 (no matter how long ago)
- have a TAFE/VET qualification
- have relevant work experience, or
- have studied at university before (even if you didn’t complete your studies)
English Language entry requirements
- IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 18 for writing
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 50 with no subscore less than 50
- C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency: Overall score of 169 or above with no less than 162 in each skill
Course fees
Course fee
$32,560
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Related career opportunities
This course will prepare you for the following roles.
About University of the Sunshine Coast
As a university with a strong commitment to achieving sustainability in terms of teaching, research and how we operate, we’re thrilled to be the top ranked Queensland university in the 2023 THE Impact Rankings. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and measure the social and economic impact of an institution.
UniSC offers flexible study options at a network of teaching locations between Brisbane and the Fraser Coast.
UniSC is committed to creating a work and study environment which values the rich diversity of its staff and students.
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