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Mechanical engineers apply the principles of physics and mechanical science to the design and construction of all forms of mechanical systems.
This course covers all aspects of design specification, development, research, evaluation, manufacture, installation, testing, operation, maintenance and management of machines and systems. This will include, but is not limited to, mechanical and mechatronic systems, automated systems and robotic devices, heat transfer processes, thermodynamic and combustion systems; and fluid and thermal energy systems.
As a graduate, you are eligible to become a member of Engineers Australia and seek managerial roles with private consultants, contracting companies, or federal, state and local government organisations. Significant opportunities for employment exist in Australia, as well as in South-East Asia and throughout the rest of the world.
Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.
Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual course structure or view our enrolment information page.
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16 hours
A Bachelor of Engineering Science/Technology degree with a minimum 3 years of full-time study in a cognate discipline with credit average, awarded by an Australian university or a recognised overseas equivalent or
A non-accredited (under the Washington Accord) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree with a minimum of 4 years of full-time study in a cognate discipline with credit average, awarded by an Australian university, or a recognised overseas equivalent
Places will be allocated based on academic performance in the applicant undergraduate course. You may apply to enrol only in the stream (or discipline) which matches the stream (or discipline) in which you obtained your Bachelor's degree/s. This is stipulated by the regulations set by the accrediting professional body (EA). Places will be allocated based on academic performance in the applicant undergraduate program. You may apply to enrol only in the stream (or discipline) which matches the stream (or discipline) in which you obtained your Bachelor's degree/s. This is stipulated by the regulations set by the accrediting professional body (EA).
Overall IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this course. Applicants in this category should consider a pathway course such as Foundation Access Studies (FAST) Program.
The application method varies depending on your circumstances, please visit our How to apply page for further information.
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: EY9
$8,948 student contribution amount
A Commonwealth Supported Place is subsidised by the Australian Government. Your fees (student contribution amount) are set on an annual basis by the government and are determined by the discipline area and band of your individual units, not the overall course. Each unit falls into a band which determines the student contribution.
2024 annual student contribution amounts for 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) range between $4,445 Band 1 to $16,323 Band 4. To find the Band, EFTSL and contribution amount for each unit, check the Sample Structure or refer to the 2024 unit listing.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and the indicative amount should be used as a guide only. It is based on a typical enrolment for a student undertaking the first year of study in this course. For 0.5 EFTSL (60 credit point) courses the certificate fee is displayed. Total cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved credit you receive.
You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
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You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of all or part of your student contribution. You may also be eligible to defer payment of your SSAF through a SA-HELP loan.
Our scholarships and grants can help with your study costs. Explore our scholarships to find an opportunity that's right for you.
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Various pathways are available into our Engineering courses. For full details please visit our Engineering webpage.
This course is fully accredited by Engineers Australia.
Download our international engineering program brochure (pdf,1.3MB)
For a candidate to be admitted into the course, they should not fail more than a course in every year of their undergraduate program.
Available places would be allocated based on the academic performance in the undergraduate course - normally completion of a Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian degree in the same area of study as the candidate wishes to undertake in the Masters program. Applicants from other disciplines will be individually assessed and bridging programs may be offered.
To help you get the most from your online learning experience, it's important that you own or have frequent access to a fast and reliable computer that's ideally not more than two years old.
You will also need frequent access to a reliable high-speed internet connection. You should expect to use approximately 5GB of data each month, per unit, just for study use.
For further information, visit the Minimum IT requirements for studying online webpage.
A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
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Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909