Degree
Specialisation
210 credit points
Specialisation in Mechanical Engineering
Overview
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Degree/s offering this specialisation
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Summary
Key features
- Gain practical, hands-on experience
Collaborate on projects with your fellow students, via our project-based professional development spine unit.
- Boost your studies within our unique engineering precinct
Access cutting-edge engineering facilities, including a dedicated full-pitch robotics field and state-of-the-art wind tunnel.
- Hone your skills by learning from active researchers
Learn from and work with academics in a variety of groundbreaking areas, from life sciences to nanofabrication.
- Gain practical skills while undertaking professional placements
Get experience with our public and private sector partner organisations, including BAE Systems, Cochlear, Honeywell and Optus.
Career outcomes
With a rapidly evolving job market, graduate employability remains our priority. We’re working closely with a range of industries and sectors to ensure you’re job-ready when you graduate. View graduate professions and potential employers.
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Faculty of Science and Engineering
The Faculty of Science and Engineering isn't afraid to tackle the big issues. In a world more dependent on science and engineering than ever before, we stand at the forefront of innovation. We're home to globally renowned academics, so you'll learn from those who are making an impact on major issues affecting the world.
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Studying at Macquarie
Our vibrant and leafy campus forms part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia. To ensure you have the right skills when you graduate — whether you're starting your first job or taking your career to the next level — we offer flexible study options, personalised degrees and practical experiences.
Benefits of studying at Macquarie
Specialisation structure
What you’ll study
A specialisation allows you to focus on an area of study, such as Mechanical Engineering, within more generalist degrees. It’s recorded on your testamur and academic transcript.
Specialisation requirements
210 credit points
Essential units
200 credit points
Complete each unit below.
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
Elective units
10 credit points
Complete 10 credit points from the following options.
Elective units allow you to customise your degree by choosing units within or outside your area of study.
How can I study this specialisation?
Mechanical Engineering is available as a specialisation as part of the below degree/s:
Further course details
For further details and specific course requirements, visit the Handbook >
Guide to University terminology
Use our handy guide to better understand common study terms.
Career outcomes
Set your career in motion
Professions
- Aerospace engineer
- Automotive engineer
- CAD technician
- Consultant
- Control and instrumentation engineer
- Designer and manufacturer
- Mechanical engineer
- Nuclear engineer
- Project manager
- Research and development manager
Employers
- Banks and financial institutions
- Construction and building sector
- Consulting firms
- Engineering consulting firms
- Government agencies and departments
- Infrastructure companies
- Research and development companies
- Transport, infrastructure and logistics companies
- Utilities companies
Career information
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Co-designed degrees
Study a degree co-designed with industry, and graduate with the knowledge and skills employers want.
In-built internships
Study a degree with built-in practical experiences, and get an invaluable head start in your career.
In-demand graduates
Study at Australia’s #1 uni for graduate employment rate: QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2020.
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