Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)
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:
- Study fundamentals of engineering, including applied maths, physics, statics, and systems design
- Develop in-depth skills in electrical and electronic engineering theory, standards, and practice
- Complete specialist courses in circuit design and analysis, electrical power systems (including renewable energy), robotics and automation, computer programming and more
- Understand social, economic and environmental dimensions of engineering, and the importance of sustainable development
- Develop advanced problem solving, communication and project management skills
- Can specialise in areas such as electrical and electronic engineering, mechatronic engineering, town planning studies and supply chain management
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
Limited Minors available at USC Moreton Bay.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 32
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 090700D
- UniSC program code
- SC411
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
ENG101 Animal Ecology Field Course
ENG102 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
ENG103 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success
ENG104 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
MTH103 Chemistry - Enabling your Future
MTH104 Earth's Surface Processes
SCI107 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
SCI110 Biodiversity and Ecology
Developing courses (8) 96 units
MEC200 Science Research Methods
MEC205 Introductory Chemistry
MEC221 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success
MEC225 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
MEC226 Chemistry - Enabling your Future
MEC227 Biodiversity and Ecology
MTH201 Discovering Science
MTH203 Science Research Methods
Graduate courses (12) 144 units
ENG302 Earth's Surface Processes
ENG304 Introductory Chemistry
ENG401 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success
ENG402 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
MEC300 Chemistry - Enabling your Future
MEC301 Discovering Science
MEC302 Biodiversity and Ecology
MEC303 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
MEC335 Science Research Methods
MEC336 Introductory Chemistry
MEC400 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success
MEC405 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
Minor courses (4) 48 units
Students must select one minor (48 units) from the following:
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering (for Mechanical Engineers)**
- Mechatronic Engineering (for Mechanical Engineers)**
- Civil Engineering (for Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineers)
- Climate Change and Coastal Zone Studies
- Environmental Studies for Engineers^
- Management for Engineers^
- Town Planning Studies^
- Public Health for Engineers^
- Visualisation and Animation
- Wider Engineering Studies
^Not available at Moreton Bay campus
**Not available at Sunshine Coast campus
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Honours
The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) may be awarded with Honours. The class of Honours to be awarded to a student is dependent upon:
- the percentage results achieved by study or transfer in twelve courses (144 units) as specified in the table below; and
- the student achieving at least 65% in ENG402 Chemistry - Enabling your Future.
Courses MTH203 Discovering Science MEC301 Cell Biology ENG302 Biodiversity and Ecology MEC303 Science Research Methods MEC335 Introductory Chemistry MEC336 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success MEC300 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications ENG304 Chemistry - Enabling your Future ENG401 Biodiversity and Ecology ENG402 Discovering Science MEC405 Science Research Methods MEC400 Introductory Chemistry A student must complete a minimum of 8 courses (96 units) in the table and the research project for an honours grade to be awarded.
The minimum levels of achievement normally required for each class of honours are shown in the following table:
Honours results classification Overall Percentage attained in Specified Courses* Honours Class I 80% - 100% Honours Class IIA 70% - 79% Honours Class IIB 60% - 69% *The percentage result shall be rounded up if ≥ 0.5 or rounded down if < 0.5.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 61.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 61.00 |
Additional entry information
Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information.
- Prerequisites
English (Units 3 and 4, C), Maths Methods (Units 3 and 4, C)
- Recommended prior study
- Specialist Maths; and Physics or Chemistry
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete a minimum of 60 days of suitable work experience. Students must meet all costs associated with the acquisition of practical experience to satisfy this requirement
- The acceptability or otherwise of employment experience, and the period of that type of experience that may be credited towards the 60 days, will be determined by the Program Coordinator.
- In nearly all cases students find and obtain the required experience as part of paid vacation employment during the summer break.
- Students complete their work experience programs in an area of their choice, and in the majority of cases they do so within commuting distance of their residential addresses.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Not available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$7,008
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$29,600
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$118,400