Mechanical engineers lend their expertise to almost every industry sector imaginable. They are instrumental in the design, development, production and maintenance of the products and systems that enable our lives and will be needed for future challenges in society. Not only will this internationally recognised course prepare you to be an industry-ready professional engineer, it provides you with practical experience using advanced technologies in our multi-million-dollar engineering precinct.

No matter what industry sectors or technologies spark your interest, Deakin provides the ultimate training ground to design, construct and test your ideas. You will have access to the same tools as industry professionals and work alongside professional engineers on projects that inspire your creativity. You will also have ample opportunity to develop your ability to communicate, collaborate and thrive in teams and in your future career.

Course structure:

To complete the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours), students must attain 32 credit points, which must include the following:

Thirty (30) credit points of core units

2 elective units (2 credit points)

Completion of three (3) zero-credit point compulsory units:

SEJ010 Introduction to Safety and Project Oriented Learning

STP050 Academic Integrity

STP010 Career Tools for Employability

Career outcomes:

With an international skills shortage in the engineering industry, and roles expected to rise significantly in the next five years, Deakin graduates are in demand both in Australia and further abroad.

Not only that, employers seek out Deakin graduates for their forward-thinking, innovative and entrepreneurial qualities.

Graduate ready to transition into a number of areas and roles including:

• product development
• biomedical
• aerospace
• automotive
• field and test engineering
• advanced manufacturing
• mining
• defence
• railroad
• textiles
• research and development
• control and systems design