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Postgraduate course

Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

University of Wollongong

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About

The Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) is designed to strengthen and extend your understanding of specific knowledge and technical skills in advanced mechanical engineering. With a focus on design, you will have access to knowledge of design and engineering sciences through courses such as heat transfer and thermodynamics, dynamics and control, aerodynamics, structural design and solid mechanics as well as a range of advanced technical coursework.

The Master of Engineering delivers expert skills and applied competencies required for the professional engineer. It is designed to train and enhance professional practice, advance technical and specialist skills, and provide an opportunity to put theory into practice with applied projects and research. The degree also delivers communication, strategic and project management skills essential to the practicing engineer.

You will complete the core subjects: Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice, Advanced Manufacturing Processes, Innovation and Design, Engineering Research Methods, Engineering Project Management, and Engineering Computing.

For the mechanical major you will study subjects in Finite Element Techniques in Mechanical Engineering, Strategic Management for Engineers andTechnologists, Integrated manufacturing systems, plus electives selected from mechanical or engineering subjects. You will also complete an advanced project.

Admission criteria

A recognised four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree, with an equivalent average mark of 60%.

Fees and charges

This course will be offered as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.

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Australian Government financial assistance

University of Wollongong scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the University of Wollongong website.

Visit the University of Wollongong website or call 1300 FOR UOW (1300 367 869).

Visit the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences website.
Email the faculty via UOW Future Students.