Study Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management

Study Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mangement at Flinders

Push mechanical systems to the limit and upgrade your ability to manage complex engineering projects.

The Mechanical Engineering component of this course is a comprehensive, accredited degree providing both a theoretical and a real-world practical basis for designing and developing complex mechanical devices. Specialise in one of five areas - Advanced Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Systems, Materials Engineering, Maritime Engineering, and Advanced Manufacturing and Digital Design.

The engineering management component combines the problem-solving and technical design ability of engineering with executive organisational skills and the planning power of business and management.

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Prerequisites

SACE stage two mathematical methods or equivalent.

Assumed knowledge

Knowledge of SACE stage two physics or equivalent is assumed.

2024 selection rank

90.00

Guaranteed selection rank

95.00

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

244761

Delivery mode

In person:

– Tonsley

Online: No

Duration

5 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2024: $8,944

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

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Why study Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management at Flinders?

Prepares you to plan, design, build and maintain complex mechanical devices
Access purpose-built state-of-the-art teaching and laboratory facilities and heavy engineering pods at Tonsley
Put your mechanical engineering skills to the test in a range of national competitions like the Solar Car Challenge and Weir Warman Design Competition
Nationally recognised integrated work placement gives you practical industry experience
Engineering management prepares you for a career in the business OR the boardroom.

Your career

Mechanical engineers are integral to the design, construction, development, testing, improvement, maintenance and operation of all types of machinery. You will be in demand both domestically and internationally, across an incredibly wide range of industry.

Potential occupations include:

project engineer (mechanical)
process development engineer/scientist
production engineer
management roles as professional engineers and for future roles as engineering managers

Potential employers include:

mining
defence
manufacturing
shipbuilding
building services
automotive industry

Professional recognition/accreditation

All our Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Engineering degrees are accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of professional engineer. Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered professional engineering status.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

studying with student engineers of all disciplines and completing core topics in electronics, professional skills, engineering design, engineering programming, engineering physics and materials, engineering mechanics, and mathematics

Second year

A typical second year may include:

focussing on mechanical engineering with core topics in engineering mathematics, analysis of engineering systems, mechanics and structures, fluid mechanics, dynamics, engineering materials, and thermodynamics and energy systems

a mechanical practice certificate workshop and a mechanical design project.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

topics in engineering project management together with studies that look at working as a professional engineer

core topics in mechanics of machines, project management for engineering and science, control systems, solid mechanics, applied thermo-fluid dynamics, and workplace preparation

a complete semester in industry with our national best-practice 20-week industry placement program.

Fourth year

A typical fourth year may include:

a return to Tonsley to complete a major mechanical engineering honours thesis allowing high-performing students to progress to a higher degree by research

topics in advanced civil engineering design, and standards, ethics and compliance

design of a major piece of infrastructure

a selection of electives in allied science and engineering areas.

topics in advanced mechanical design, and standards, ethics and compliance

a selection of electives in allied science and engineering areas.

Fifth Masters year

A typical masters year may include:

Research Methods and honours research project.

Elective subjects including cybersecurity for connected systems, financial performance, supply chains and innovation

The final major streams to choose from – Mechanical engineering, Electro-mechanical systems, Advanced Manufacturing and Digital Design, Materials engineering, Maritime engineering

Majors

Mechanical engineering

This major provides a broad focus on all aspects of mechanical engineering, with topics including solid mechanics, mechanics of machines, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, mechanical design, control systems, manufacturing and mechanics of materials. 

Electro-mechanical systems 

In many industrial sectors, mechanical engineers with a great understanding of electrical engineering principles are ideally preferred. This major uniquely provides a secondary course of study in electrical engineering on top of the core mechanical engineering topics. As well as the mechanical engineering topics, you would also cover electrical engineering principles, electrical machines, electrical energy and power systems.

Advanced Manufacturing and Digital Design

This major emphasises the use of mechanical engineering and digital design in a modern, industry 4.0 manufacturing environment. On top of the mechanical topics in the degree you would also cover Industry 4.0, cyber-physical systems, robotics and automation and how to design specifically to facilitate manufacturing.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience, helping you graduate work-ready.

You'll undertake a 20-week industry placement as part of your degree. One of the longest work placements offered in Australia, it enables you to work alongside professional engineers tackling real-world problems.
Gain hands-on exposure to the cutting-edge equipment and facilities of Flinders University’s new technology precinct at Tonsley.
Undertake an integrated high-technology design consulting project, putting what you learn into practice.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	99.85	99.95
Median rank to receive an offer	96.10	98.70
Lowest rank to receive an offer	85.85	93.35

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	10	37%
Vocational education and training (VET) study	0	0
Work and life experience	0	0
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	11	41%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	N/P	N/P
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	<5	<5
International Students	0	0
All students	27	100%

How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

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Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

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244761 (Tonsley)

Apply to transfer internally

Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

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Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Flinders degree you might want to include in your list is the Bachelor of Engineering Science.

How to apply

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic program pathways

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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Course enquiries

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Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)/ Master of Engineering Management

Study Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mangement at Flinders

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