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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)

Study mode

On Campus

Duration

4 years

Course fees

$35,000

From the aerodynamics of aerospace vehicles to the intricate movements of artificial organs - mechanical engineering is the driving force behind these moving marvels and countless others, from high-speed elevators in towering skyscrapers to the powerful engines that provide power to our cities.

Mechanical engineering is about mastering the design, manufacturing, and control processes to innovate the future generations of intricate machines. In this degree, you will delve into technical concepts and theories, learning how to make these machines work seamlessly and efficiently. You will be equipped with the tools to bring your ideas to life through our cutting-edge workshops, including creation and innovation studios, and Computer, Automation, Robotics, and Mechatronics laboratories, to provide the perfect platform to hone your skills.

Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) has strong links to industry and a focus on design and creativity. In your final year you’ll apply your advanced capabilities in an industry-focused research project.

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Delivery mode

This course is available in the following study modes:

Entry Requirements

You must meet ONE of the following requirements:

Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 80.00 or equivalent.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Methods , Specialist Mathematics and Physics. IB: Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL) and Physics (SL grade 4/ HL grade 3) MathTrackX is an online bridging program available as a recognised alternative to Mathematical Methods.

Recent Secondary Education

Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Applicants who have not achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors) required for selection may be selected based on the grades in selected year 12 subjects.

Higher Education Study

You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway.

Work and life experience

To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2023. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2023 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2022 or 2021), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2021). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway.

English Language Requirements

Australian Year 12

Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject

English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide

  • IELTS: Overall 6.5
  • TOEFL: Overall 79
  • Pearson: Overall 58
  • C1 Advanced: Overall 176

Course fees

Course fee

$35,000

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About The University of Adelaide

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