Any design you could dream of can be brought to reality by a mechanical engineer. Mechanical engineers apply scientific and engineering knowledge to develop, manufacture and operate machines and tools, which can then be used to develop things.
This degree will give you the skills and knowledge required to design and manage the construction, operation and maintenance of machines used in many industries.
Potential careers
Automotive industries
Biomechanics
Manufacturing
Minerals and energy technology
Robotics
Construction
Transport
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2025
Kensington Campus
High Street, Kensington,
UNSW SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2052, SYDNEY, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
June 2025
Kensington Campus
High Street, Kensington,
UNSW SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2052, SYDNEY, Australia
There are several admission pathways to an undergraduate degree at UNSW including high school qualifications, UNSW Foundation Studies, UNSW Diploma, recognised prior study or university transfer.
English Language requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): C+, Writing C.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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