Master of Professional Engineering (Accelerated) (Mechanical)
Program Overview
This accelerated Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical) program equips students with advanced technical skills in system dynamics, thermal engineering, fluid dynamics, and mechanics of solids. It also includes professional development in communication, leadership, and project management. The program offers a mandatory professional practice component, providing industry exposure, and is accredited by Engineers Australia, ensuring international recognition.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This accelerated version of our Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical) degree is designed to provide you with deep technical skills in your chosen field of engineering combined with professional development in the areas of communication, leadership, and time and resource management.
Outline:
- Key Information:
- Duration: 2 years full-time (Available part-time)
- Intake: Check semester start dates.
- Location: Camperdown/Darlington University of Sydney
- Study Mode: Face to face
- Credit Points: 96
- Areas of Study:
- System dynamics and control
- Thermal engineering
- Fluid dynamics
- Mechanics of solids
- Course Structure:
- 8 x core units
- 6 x mechanical engineering elective units
- A minimum of 2 x project or research pathway units
- Professional Practice:
- Usually undertaken over 12 weeks.
- Mandatory Work Hours:
- Requires you to complete 420 work hours.
Careers:
Mechanical engineers work in a wide range of fields, including:
- Manufacturing industry
- Transportation
- Power generation
- Mineral and oil exploration
- Building industry
- Biomedical implant design
- Environmental pollution control
- Automatic control
Other:
- This course is accredited by Engineers Australia.
- We're ranked 25th globally for engineering and computer science (2023 Shanghai Ranking of Academic Subjects).
- We are a top 20 university globally (2025 QS World University Rankings).
- Access to more than 1200 industry, not-for-profits, and government partners to gain real-world work experience before you graduate.
