Get set for a cutting-edge career generating clever solutions to engineering challenges with VU's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering).

Mechanical engineers use their in-depth knowledge of the physical sciences and maths to improve every-day quality of life. Recent engineering breakthroughs include 3D printing machines, unmanned vehicles and high-performance prostheses.

Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) degree focuses on modelling and simulation of components, machines, processes and systems.

You’ll work on real problems and projects in the workplace and community. This ensures that you are career-ready when you graduate.

Our work placements and industry projects mean you'll work on real problems and projects in the workplace and community. Giving you the practical experience needed to confidently begin your career.

Our degree prepares you for work a wide range areas, including:

• computer-aided engineering design
• modelling and simulation
• transport systems
• machine health monitoring
• design of medical devices and prostheses
• mining
• defence
• manufacturing.

To attain the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering), students will be required to complete 384 credit points consisting of:

• 96 credit points of First Year Core studies;

Students are required to produce documented evidence of the completion of 12 weeks professional experience.

Accreditation:
This program is accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership.

VU's mechanical engineering graduates are known in the industry as well-rounded, accredited engineers, with highly sought-after technical and problem-solving skills.

You could find work as one of the following:

• mechanical engineer
• design engineer
• product engineer
• product innovation engineer
• development engineer
• production engineer
• sales engineer
• systems engineer
• production manager
• engineering manager.

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

IELTS (Academic module): Overall score of 6.0 (no band less than 6.0)

TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 67 (Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading 15, Writing 21)

Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 50 (no section score less than 50)

University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 169. No individual band less than 169.

VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 4): achieved.