Mechanical Engineering is the broadest of all engineering disciplines. Virtually all industries need mechanical engineers.

Mechanical Engineers concern themselves with the design, manufacture, operation and maintenance of mechanical devices, equipment and systems. Examples include power generation, mining, mineral processing, metal and materials production, transport, air conditioning and refrigeration, materials handling and manufacturing – the list is a long one. Wherever there is mechanical equipment and systems, a mechanical engineer is needed to design, manufacture, operate and maintain them.

The Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering is designed to provide you with hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge that will prepare and equip you for the challenges of the new economy, while meeting requirements for widely accepted mechanical engineering qualifications. The award may be conferred with Honours to high achieving students.

Professional Accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering programmes offered by The University of Newcastle, Australia (in conjunction with PSB Academy) are fully accredited by  Engineers Australia (EA).

The University's Accolades

• Awarded an Overall Maximum Rating of 5-Stars
  (QS Stars, 2011)
• Ranked 11th in Australia
  (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2011 - 2012)
• Among the Top 15 Australian universities for research
  (Excellence in Research for Australia, ARC 2011)
• 60th University in the Asia-Pacific
  (Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Rankings 2011)
• The UON Engineering degree programmes offered at PSB Academy are fully accredited by Engineers Australia (EA)
• The Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment at The University of Newcastle is a member of The Group of Eight Deans of Engineering and Associates. It represents the top ten research intensive engineering faculties in Australia and is also recognition of the outstanding quality of their engineering research, teaching and scholarship
• Over 2,000 University of Newcastle students currently enrolled in PSB Academy
• More than 500 Engineering graduates with PSB Academy since 2001

Your Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the programme, you will be equipped to take advantage of career opportunities in the following professions:

• Aviation
• Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
• Manufacturing
• Marine
• Materials Handling
• Metal & Materials Production
• Mineral Processing
• Mining
• Other career choices include Power Generation and Transportation

Programme Structure

• This programme consists of 35 courses and 1 Mechanical Engineering Project
• 2 semesters in Year 1; 3 trimesters in Year 2, 3 and 4
• 3 courses are taught in each semester and 4 courses are taught in each trimester by both University faculty and local lecturers

This programme is specially designed with the objective of giving students with GCE 'O' Levels or its equivalent a head start to an undergraduate degree programme. Year 1 consists of bridging components which are meant to prepare students for further undergraduate work. Years 2 to 4 represent an accelerated programme which allows a typical 5-year programme to be completed in 4 years.

Students must complete an equivalent of 12 weeks industry experience during their programme. Please click http://www.newcastle.edu.au/faculty/engineering/for-students/industrial-experience/ for more information.

Students may also enjoy the benefit of transferring or completing their studies on campus in Australia.

Programme Outline

Delivery of modules may not follow the sequence as shown and are subject to change.

Duration

The programme can be completed within 4 years. For those granted with exemptions, this programme may be completed within 3 years.

Assessment and Examination

Assessments may include laboratory assignments, tests, projects, and final examinations.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for local students are:

• A minimum of 5 GCE 'O' level credits including English (Second languages are excluded).

An applicant for a place at The University of Newcastle who does not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet The University's English proficiency requirement. Details of this policy can be found here.

Applicants without the required average grades may also apply but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the University.

Exemptions

Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirements of this degree and possess the following qualifications may be exempted from Year 1:

• GCE 'A' levels (minimum 3 'A' level passes including Mathematics, excluding General Paper) and meeting the minimum entry requirement of the programme; or
• Diploma from a local polytechnic or other recognised institutions; or
• Higher NITEC

Applicants with Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas in related studies from polytechnics or other recognised institutions may be considered for advance standing into the Year 2 courses.

Graduation Requirements

For more information on graduation requirements, please click here: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/program/10205.html.

Availability

Programme Fees

Graduates of PSB Academy can enjoy fee rebates for subsequent courses. Please contact your Admissions Officer for further details.

* All fees are inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually
* Course fee excludes textbooks
* Click here to view other charges for students

- updated on April 2012