Degree
Specialisation
40 credit points
Specialisation in Mechanical Engineering
Overview
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Degree/s offering this specialisation
Master of Engineering (Professional)
Summary
Key features
- Develop expertise in the fundamentals of mechanical engineering
Build expertise in core areas such as thermofluids, heat transfer, numerical modelling and materials engineering.
- Acquire the skills to excel in a dynamic and ever-evolving field
Prepare for a career in the aerospace, automotive, energy, manufacturing, robotics or consulting industries, or in research.
- Advance your entrepreneurial spirit and professional aspirations
Develop the capabilities to launch your own consulting firm or business focused on innovative mechanical engineering solutions.
- Complete a supervised research project or apply for an internship
Be mentored by industry in Australia’s largest innovation district – CMPID – or by leading academics in our new engineering precinct.
Career outcomes
With a rapidly evolving job market, it’s vital that you have the right skills to evolve with it. We’ll help you upskill or reskill so you can take the next career step in your current industry, or move to one that matches your changing interests. View professions and potential employers.
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Studying at Macquarie
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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
40 credit points
Mechanical Engineering
40 credit points
Complete each unit below
How can I study this specialisation?
Mechanical Engineering is available as a specialisation as part of the below degree/s:
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Career outcomes
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Professions
- Aerospace engineer
- Automotive engineer
- Control and instrumentation engineer
- Design and manufacturing engineer
- HVAC engineer
- Maintenance and manufacturing engineer
- Marine engineer
- Materials scientist
- Mechanical engineer
- Medical and technology device engineer
- Nuclear engineer
- Power system engineer
- Process engineer
- Renewable energy engineer
- Research and development engineer
- Sustainability consultant
- Technical support engineer
- Thermal systems engineer
Employers
- Aerospace and aviation industry
- Automotive industry
- Chemical and process engineering companies
- Construction and building sector
- Defence forces
- Energy and environment sector
- Engineering consulting firms
- Government agencies and departments
- Manufacturing companies
- Marine organisations
- Materials science and technology organisations
- Medical device companies
- Mining companies
- Oil and gas companies
- Power generation, transmission and distribution sector
- Renewable energy companies
- Research and development companies
- Robotics and automation companies
- Transport, infrastructure and logistics companies
- Utilities companies
Career information
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