Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LBMR

Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2 Math Studies
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Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Physics
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Fees
AUD$ 28,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2014

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

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International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
056093E

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and

completed 200 credits of subjects;
achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
obtained a competitive ATAR.

* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required

Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have fulfilled prerequisite requirements :

Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for university entry under SACE; OR
Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution; OR
Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level; OR
Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above; OR
Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma; OR
Qualified for Special Entry; OR
Completed University Foundation Studies program, Applied Science and Engineering stream; OR
Completed the Associate Degree in Engineering program at the University of South Australia.

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

SACE Stage 2 Math Studies

Assumed Knowledge

SACE Stage 2 Physics

Admission Requirements by Country

Eynesbury FSP	350
German Abitur	2.7
India (best 4)	65
Kenya KCSE (average)	B+
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	7
Malaysia UEC	28
Norway GPA	3.5
Pakistan HSSC	85
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	7
Sweden GPA	15
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	7
USA SAT (2400)	1640
Vietnam	8
Australia	75
IB (best 6)	27
Nepal HSEB	65
HKDSE	18
Bangladesh HSC	4
Canada High School (OSSD)	70

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Aim

The program aims to produce graduates who are responsible professionals and aspiring leaders, ready to apply their technical, communication, research and team skills to meet industry needs; designing and producing appropriate, effective solutions to complex local and global challenges.

Content & Structure

The program has a foundational first year that includes an introduction to mechanical, civil and electrical engineering to give a broad engineering knowledge so that graduates have an extensive understanding of basic fundamentals and an appreciation of the diversity of engineering. Courses in second and third years are arranged to give the program a practice based emphasis that provides engineering knowledge in the areas of mechanics and component design; fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and sustainable design; materials and design for manufacturing; and manufacturing systems and engineering maintenance. The fourth year offers the opportunity for specialisation to equip graduates for future leadership roles in the areas of mechanical design, advanced manufacturing, applied mechatronics, sustainable systems and systems engineering with particular emphasis on the manufacturing, defence, mining, mechanical design, automotive, and building and mechanical services industries. These specialisations each have a major individual project which is industry based.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Computer Techniques	COMP 1036	4.5
Engineering Materials	RENG 1005	4.5
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1	MATH 1063	4.5
Sustainable Engineering Practice	ENGG 1003	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Electricity and Electronics	EEET 1025	4.5
Engineering Design and Innovation	ENGG 1004	4.5
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2	MATH 1064	4.5
Engineering Mechanics	MENG 1012	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Mechanics of Materials	CIVE 2005	4.5
Methods of Applied Mathematics 1	MATH 2028	4.5
Manufacturing Processes	MFET 2001	4.5
Mechanical Engineering Practice N	MENG 2009	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Engineering Dynamics	MENG 2014	4.5
Mechanical Design Practice	MENG 2004	4.5
Fluid and Energy Engineering	MENG 2002	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Energy Conversion and Management	MENG 3005	4.5
Professional Engineering Practice E	EEET 3033	4.5	Note(s): 4
Computer Aided Engineering Practice	MENG 3003	4.5
Engineering Modelling	MATH 2009	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Design in Plastics and Advanced Composites	MFET 4011	4.5
Mechanics of Machines	MENG 2008	4.5
Operations and Project Management for Engineers	MENG 3012	4.5
Fluid and Energy Management Practice	MENG 4004	4.5
Industrial Experience	MENG 3007	0	Note(s): 2
Students are required to select a plan specialisation aligned with their project
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Mechanical Engineering Specialisation 1		4.5
Mechanical Vibration Analysis	MENG 4034	4.5
Mechanical Engineering Project 1	MENG 4008	9
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Mechanical Systems Design	MENG 3006	4.5
Sustainable Energy System Design	MENG 4003	4.5
Mechanical Engineering Project 2	MENG 4009	9
FOURTH YEAR - with Honours
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Mechanical Engineering Specialisation 1		4.5
Mechanical Vibration Analysis	MENG 4034	4.5
Mechanical Engineering Project 1	MENG 4008	9
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Mechanical Systems Design	MENG 3006	4.5
Sustainable Energy System Design	MENG 4003	4.5
Mechanical Engineering Honours Project	MENG 4007	9

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Mechanical Engineering Electives
Vehicle Emission, Control and Strategy	MENG 4012	4.5
Industrial Actuation and Automation	MENG 4019	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. This program includes elective courses. A list of elective courses is available from the UniSA website via http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/BUGE/DisplayBUGE.asp?Year=2011. The selection will be subject to availability and satisfaction of pre-requisite requirements.

2. It is a requirement of Engineers Australia that students complete a minimum period of 12 weeks of industrial experience in a relevant industry prior to graduation. Assessment in the course Industrial Experience will remain incomplete until the student submits a written report and receives a pass.

3. Students can undertake courses from other programs or institutions as electives subject to Program Director approval.

4. Students who have completed EEET 3033 - Professional Engineering Practice E will be eligible to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice as an alternative to Industrial Experience (MENG 3007)