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Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

M050  066100F



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Fee*
4 Year/s (Term 4 intake is only available to students progressing from Unilink Engineering.) Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2, Term 4) A$24,200 (annual for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

This degree deals with the design, manufacture and maintenance of machine components and systems from small domestic products to highly complex vehicle and aerospace systems. The course will take you beyond the classroom in your final years, and you will be involved with industry-based projects and practical workshops.

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This program information is provided for prospective students. Current students, please refer to your program planner and Unit Search. Program planners that are available on the faculty website under Information for Current Students.
 
Mechanical engineers need to respond to a changing world dominated by advances in technology. Their combination of broad engineering knowledge and detailed expertise in specialist fields enables them to harness these changes.
 

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Program Objectives

The following six objectives are the typical skills and abilities that Swinburne graduates will have a few years after graduation as they develop their professional engineer careers.

1) Manage complex mechanical engineering projects that are motivational, entrepreneurial, research and/or industry linked.
2) Take leadership and mentoring roles during the design and implementation phases of mechanical engineering projects.
3) Work in local and/or international organisations demonstrating an understanding of global engineering issues.
4) Apply mechanical engineering technical expertise to industry-related fields.
5) Work autonomously and in teams within organisations or as a consultant.
6) Apply ethical standards, principles of design for sustainable development, and environmental consideration to conceptualising and implementing industry-related projects.

Program Outcomes
At completion of their engineering program at Swinburne, graduates should be able to:

a) Apply fundamental knowledge of engineering, mathematics and science;
b) Use the techniques, skills and modern tools in mechanical engineering to practice as a mechanical engineer;
c) Identify, formulate, solve and evaluate engineering problems;
d) Design and conduct experiments as well as to analyse and interpret data;
e) Identify and practice professional and ethical responsibility;
f) Design and develop engineering solutions to meet desired needs within realistic economic, environmental, social, ethical, health and safety, manufacturing, and sustainability constraints;
g) Apply knowledge and skills that are demonstrably in demand by the industry;
h) Recognise the need for and to engage in lifelong learning;
i) Function and communicate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.

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This course operates under a student workload model based on 100 credit points for a full-time academic year. One credit point is deemed to be equivalent to one hour of student work per week over a semester, whether in contact with staff or in private study. The normal full-time load is four units of study per semester, each worth 12.5 credit points. The typical student's average weekly workload during semester is therefore expected to be 50 hours. Total student contact hours, including lectures, classes, tutorials, flexible learning and laboratory and field sessions will vary in different semesters.

Students complete 400 credit points made up of:
  • Foundation Studies (125 credit points)
  • Technical Studies (137.5 credit points)
  • Design and Projects (62.5 credit points)
  • Management and Business Studies (25 credit points)
  • Specialist Studies electives (50 credit points)
Professional Experience in Engineering (HED400) (0 credit points)
In addition to the above, all Engineering students must complete a minimum of 12 weeks of relevant industry experience. Where students complete Industry-Based Learning, an exemption will be granted for HED400.

Careers in the Curriculum (HES0000) (0 credit points)
Students must also complete Careers in the Curriculum. Careers in the Curriculum is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt for the unit as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills.
 
Note: All units are 12.5 credit points unless specified otherwise.

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Foundation Studies
Student(s) select four units from any one of the following options: A, B, C or D.

Option A: four individual electives
HMS413 Stochastic Modelling

Option B: Specialist Minor (a sequence consist of four units)
Manufacturing Engineering
HES3360 Human Factors
Biomedical Engineering
 
Mechatronics
 

Option C: Electives Plus Minor

Information about Electives Plus minors is available on the Electives Plus web site.

http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/professionallearning/electivesplus.html

Option D: Minor sequence from any other Faculty is subject to the Program Coordinator's approval.
 

Information about Minors available from other Faculties is available on the Flexible Degrees Structure web site:

http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/flexible-degree-structure/minors-2010.html



Recommended Study Sequence
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stage 4
Semester 1
HES5102 Research Project
HES5310 Machine Dynamics 2
Specialist Studies Elective unit
Specialist Studies Elective unit
Specialist Studies Elective unit
 
#  Industry Experience
Students studying on an international student visa must complete Professional Experience in Engineering (HED400).  All other students may complete an Industry-Based Learning placement instead (exemption will be granted for HED400 on completion of IBL).

Professional Experience in Engineering (HED400): Equivalent of 12 full time weeks of approved relevant engineering practical experience (0 credit points, 0 fees).  To be taken at any stage during the degree. 

Industry-Based Learning (Placement 1) (HEW050), Industry-Based Learning (Placement 2) (HEW055): Full time paid placement in industry for 6 (HEW050) or 12 months (HEW050 & HEW055) in an area relevant to your studies (0 academic credit points, unit fees apply).  Students should attend an information session one semester prior to the scheduled IBL entry point.  Further information:  http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl/

 

Students are recommended to complete HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum  prior to their Industry Experience.

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Honours:

Swinburne Engineering degrees offer the opportunity for high achieving students to graduate with an Honours grade.


Engineering Honours are awarded on the basis of academic achievement in twelve units nominated as representing the key values of the program.  The mark for the student’s first attempt each of in the nominated units is averaged to determine the Honours grade:

H1: Greater than or equal to 80%
H2: Greater than or equal to 75% and less than 80%
H2B: Greater than or equal to 70% and less than 75%
H3: Greater than or equal to 65% and less than 70%

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

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Employment may be found in many areas of industry and commerce including automotive, vehicle, transport, power, manufacturing, materials processing, appliance production, mechanical building services, mining and raw material conversion.

The mechanical engineer's contributions can include design, development, testing, innovation, project management, planning, research, quality control, and engineering management.

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This degree program will produce graduates who have the technological skills and knowledge expected of professional engineers. Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia.

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level  certificate at the undergraduate level (EAP 5: UG-65% ); OR, Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 213 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

 

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Advanced Mathematics.
 
Note that Advanced Mathematics studies must be equivalent to the Year 12 VCE Advanced Mathematics subject that includes topics in coordinate geometry, circular (trigonometric) functions, calculus, algebra, statistics and probability.

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To assess eligibility for entry to Swinburne, visit the Academic Entry Requirements page.

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Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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