Online Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-22 | - |
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the Engineering Institute of Technology is a three-year program that equips students with the knowledge and skills to design, manufacture, and operate mechanical systems. The program includes common units, stream-specific units, industrial work experience, and a final year project. Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including mechanical design, manufacturing, power generation, and automotive engineering.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program at the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) is a three-year, full-time program that provides students with the knowledge and skills to design, manufacture, and operate mechanical systems. The program consists of a combination of common units, sub-discipline specific 'stream' units, industrial work experience, and a final year project.
Year One
- Engineering Mathematics 1 (Common)
- Electrical Circuit Theory and Analysis (Common)
- Engineering Physics and Materials (Common)
- Engineering Drawing and CAD (Common)
- Engineering Ethics and Professional Practice (Common)
Year Two
- Engineering Management (Common)
- Fluid Machines
- Thermodynamics
- Machine Dynamics
- Manufacturing Processes and Technology
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Heat and Mass Transfer
- Mechanical Design
- Machine Condition Monitoring
Year Three
- Process Plant layout, piping and pipeline systems
- Automation, Measurement and Control
- Computer Aided Technologies
- Elective-1
- Elective-2
- Technology, Sustainability and Society (Common)
- Engineering Capstone Project (Mechanical Engineering) Students are also required to complete 240 hours of paid or unpaid professional work-integrated learning, which can incorporate internships, site visits, industry projects, and networking activities.
Careers:
Potential career paths for graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program include:
- Mechanical design and manufacturing
- Material fabrication
- Mechanical power
- Thermal power and diesel
- Mechanical engineering contracts, sales, commissioning and consultation
- Building systems
- Industrial operations and maintenance
- Mechanical project management and business development
- Automotive engineering
- Acoustics
- Fluid mechanics, hydraulics, pumps and piping
- Lubrication
Entry Requirements:
- Year 12: Australian Senior Certificate of Education (or equivalent), completed within the past 3 years, with a minimum score of 60% in Maths
- A relevant (to the sub-discipline) Engineering AQF Diploma or higher or a relevant (to the sub-discipline) overseas qualification equivalent to an Engineering AQF Diploma or higher which was completed within the last 10 years with successful completion of all Maths units/modules + recent industry work experience in a relevant field.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Entry to this course requires demonstration of English language proficiency at the level of an IELTS overall score of at least 6.0 (with no individual band score less than 5.5)
