Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Campus
Offshore

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Program Code
OBMR

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

English Language Requirements

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

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

Entry requirements

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

Completed a relevant diploma at a polytechnic institution in Singapore, or equivalent qualification plus 1 year relevant post diploma industrial experience

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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This program has been withdrawn and will not have any intakes from 2015.

Aim

The program aims to prepare students for professional careers in mechanical and manufacturing engineering with an in-depth knowledge in mechanical plant design, manufacturing technology and engineering materials.

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 fundamental 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 nanotechnology 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.

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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
Mechanics and Physics	EEET 1024	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Mechanics of Materials	CIVE 2005	4.5
Engineering Modelling	MATH 2009	4.5
Manufacturing Processes	MFET 2001	4.5
Mechanical Engineering Practice N	MENG 2009	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Mechanics of Machines	MENG 2008	4.5
Mechanical Design Practice	MENG 2004	4.5
Fluid and Energy Engineering	MENG 2002	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Design for Manufacture and Assembly	MFET 3009	4.5
Energy Conversion and Management	MENG 3005	4.5
Project Planning and Control	MFET 3008	4.5
Computer Aided Engineering Practice	MENG 3003	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Design in Plastics and Advanced Composites	MFET 4011	4.5
Engineering Maintenance	MENG 4010	4.5
Operations Management for Engineers	MFET 3011	4.5
Intelligent Manufacturing Systems	MFET 3010	4.5
Industrial Experience	MENG 3007	0	Note(s): 1
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Mechanical Engineering Elective 1		4.5
Mechanical Engineering Elective 2		4.5
Mechanical Engineering Project 1	MENG 4008	9
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Mechanical Engineering Elective 3		4.5
Mechanical Engineering Elective 4		4.5
Mechanical Engineering Project 2	MENG 4009	9
FOURTH YEAR with HONOURS
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Mechanical Engineering Elective 1		4.5
Mechanical Engineering Elective 2		4.5
Mechanical Engineering Project 1	MENG 4008	9
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Mechanical Engineering Elective 3		4.5
Mechanical Engineering Elective 4		4.5
Mechanical Engineering Honours Project	MENG 4007	9
ELECTIVES
See Electives List below or
Elective 1, (Management/Finance/OHS)		4.5
Elective 2, (Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering)		4.5

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units

Total Quality Management	MFET 5022	4.5
Robotics and Automation	MFET 5023	4.5
Sustainable Energy System Design	MENG 4003	4.5
Fluid and Energy Management Practice	MENG 4004	4.5
Mechanical Systems Design	MENG 3006	4.5
Machine Vision Systems	MFET 4015	4.5
Vehicle Emission, Control and Strategy	MENG 4012	4.5
Energy and Society	MENG 5005	4.5
Supply Chain Management G	MFET 5043	4.5
Industrial Actuation and Automation	MENG 4019	4.5
Sustainable Development and Design Practice	MENG 4022	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students are required to attend a 2-week on-campus workshop at Mawson Lakes. The workshop must be undertaken during the program of study. Students must complete all activities for the workshop in order to become eligible to graduate.

Notes

1. This is a Bachelor conversion program for polytechnic graduates with relevant industrial experience of at least one year. Students with a recognised diploma plus relevant industrial experience will normally be granted credit for the first two years of the program and the 0-unit course MENG 3007 Industrial Experience.

2. Candidates with relevant work experience may apply for additional credit up to a maximum of 18 units for the four elective courses in the final year. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Those students who are granted less than the maximum number of specified credit (18 units) will be required to undertake additional units of study in order to complete program requirements.

3. To determine the amount of additional credit, students are to address the learning outcomes for four of the elective courses by submitting a detailed Industry Experience Report. There may be exceptional cases where students have addressed learning outcomes relevant to the degree which may cross over several or none of these electives. In these instances the specified credit will be granted for Elective 1 or Elective 2.

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

5. This program includes elective courses. A list of elective courses is available from the UniSA website via http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/programs. The selection will be subject to availability and satisfaction of pre-requisite requirements.

6. Due to program development, program schedules may change.