Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)

University of Adelaide - All Adelaide Campus

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Overview

Craft the next generation of machines. Mechanical engineers work with 'things that move', from prosthetic limbs and robots to motor vehicles, aircrafts and space stations. When it comes to new technologies, mechanical engineers are key. They design and develop materials, processes and products; always innovating new ways to improve our lives and the world.

What will you do?

Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) has strong links to industry and a focus on design and creativity. You will:

  • explore core mechanical engineering disciplines
  • complete design and build projects
  • gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities
  • benefit from internships, placements and projects with experts in the field
  • complete an eight-week practical experience
In your final year you'll apply your advanced capabilities in an industry-focused research project.

Majors are available in: Aerospace Engineering; Defence Systems; Mechanical Engineering; Mechatronics and Robotics; Medical Technologies; Renewable Energy; Smart Technologies; and Sports Engineering.

Minors are available in: Entrepreneurship; and Humanitarian.

Where could it take you?

Our mechanical engineering graduates are in high demand. As an accredited engineer, you could develop life-saving technology, or innovate in the sustainable energy field. You might be an aerospace or sports engineer. Perhaps you'll plan, build and test robots and robotic systems with artificial intelligence.

This program is accredited by Engineers Australia.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Mathematical Methods, Physics and Specialist Mathematics

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer99.9599.95
Median rank to receive an offer87.8094.28
Lowest rank to receive an offer68.6580.20

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Adelaide website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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