Mechanical Engineering - MECHBS8621
Stream Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School: School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Contact: School
Program: 8621 - Engineering
Award(s):
Master of Engineering (Specialisation)
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Stream Outline
The Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering is defined by a core of disciplinary knowledge, advanced disciplinary knowledge and an advanced research component.
Entry Requirements
Entry is open to students with a four year non-accredited (under the Washington Accord) Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent with a minimum 65% average.*
* NOTE: Minimum 65% average is determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Entry Score Calculator UNSW Postgraduate Entry Score Calculator. Students from a non-211 university in China need a minimum 70% average. For entry details (particularly for South Asian students) please click here.
The stream is offered as a part of the 8621 program and requires the completion of 96 UOC of courses, including:
Entry Requirements
Entry is open to students with a four year non-accredited (under the Washington Accord) Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent with a minimum 65% average.*
* NOTE: Minimum 65% average is determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Entry Score Calculator UNSW Postgraduate Entry Score Calculator. Students from a non-211 university in China need a minimum 70% average. For entry details (particularly for South Asian students) please click here.
The stream is offered as a part of the 8621 program and requires the completion of 96 UOC of courses, including:
- 36 UOC disciplinary courses
- 30 UOC advanced disciplinary courses
- 12 UOC Engineering and Technical Management courses
- 12 UOC research project
- 6 UOC advanced course in mechanical design
Stream Structure
To qualify for the Masters Degree, students should successfully complete courses that total at least 96 UOC as outlined in Years 1 and 2 below.
YEAR 1
Advanced Course in Mechanical Design - 6 UOC
YEAR 1
Advanced Course in Mechanical Design - 6 UOC
- MECH4100 Mechanical Design 2 (6 UOC)
Disciplinary Knowledge Courses - 36 UOC (6 courses) from the following list
Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses - 6 UOC (1 course) from the following list:
- MANF9543 Comp Aided Design/Manufacture (6 UOC)
- MECH9223 Machine Condition Monitoring (6 UOC)
- MECH9325 Fundamentals Acoustics & Noise (6 UOC)
- MECH9420 Composite Materials and Mechan (6 UOC)
- MECH9650 Introduction to MEMS (6 UOC)
- MECH9720 Solar Thermal Energy Design (6 UOC)
- MECH9761 Automobile Engine Technology (6 UOC)
YEAR 2
Research-related Courses - 12 UOC
Research-related Courses - 12 UOC
- MECH9011 ME Project A (6 UOC)
- MECH9012 ME Project B (6 UOC)
Engineering and Technical Management Courses - 12 UOC (2 courses) from the following list *
- GSOE9340 Life Cycle Engineering (6 UOC)
- GSOE9810 Quality in Engineering (6 UOC)
- GSOE9820 Project Management (6 UOC)
- GSOE9830 Economic Decision Anal. in Eng (6 UOC)
Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses - 24 UOC (4 courses) from the following list
- MANF9543 Comp Aided Design/Manufacture (6 UOC)
- MECH9223 Machine Condition Monitoring (6 UOC)
- MECH9325 Fundamentals Acoustics & Noise (6 UOC)
- MECH9420 Composite Materials and Mechan (6 UOC)
- MECH9650 Introduction to MEMS (6 UOC)
- MECH9720 Solar Thermal Energy Design (6 UOC)
- MECH9761 Automobile Engine Technology (6 UOC)
In addition, a further requirement for the program is the completion of 60 days of Mechanical Engineering related industrial experience.
* Other Engineering and Technical Management courses may be taken with the approval of the Stream Authority. Please note that where there is an equivalent school course (in the case of GSOE9810, GSOE9820 and GSOE9830), students are expected to complete the course offered by their own school).
Please also refer to the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering for more information about the program.
* Other Engineering and Technical Management courses may be taken with the approval of the Stream Authority. Please note that where there is an equivalent school course (in the case of GSOE9810, GSOE9820 and GSOE9830), students are expected to complete the course offered by their own school).
Please also refer to the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering for more information about the program.
