Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)

University of Wollongong - Wollongong

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Overview

Learn about the mechanics of a wide range of machines from robots and cars to space vehicles when you study mechanical engineering at UOW. You will learn how to design, build and test new forms of environmentally safe technologies, such as solar energy, solar vehicles, and wave and wind energy. You will explore advanced manufacturing, materials handling, powder technology, automotive technology and biomechanics and get the opportunity to study further technical subjects of your choice. Technical subjects include: – Mechanical engineering design, control of machines and processes, manufacturing process analysis, sustainable energy technologies, transport and engine technologies , dynamics of engineering systems, engineering fluid mechanics, and heat transfer and aerodynamics.

You will study a common first year, allowing you to learn more about engineering and its different fields before focusing on mechanical engineering from your second year onwards. The common first year provides you with sound fundamentals in mathematics, statistics, physics,  computing, engineering science and communication, mechanics, and materials. This degree includes a 12-week hands-on industry placement. You may gain credit for relevant work experience, either in Australia or overseas, by participating in our Professional Options Program.

Majors

Areas of study

The first year provides you with sound fundamentals in mathematics, statistics, physics, computing, engineering science and communication, mechanics and materials.

You then focus on your mechanical engineering major from second year. You will study subjects in mechanical engineering design, control of machines and processes, manufacturing process analysis, manufacturing engineering principles, sustainable energy technologies, transport and engine technologies, dynamics of engineering systems, solids handling and process engineering, engineering fluid mechanics, heat transfer and aerodynamics.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

Automation engineer, automotive engineering, CAD technician, instrumentation engineer, mechanical design engineer, mechanical engineer, mechanical engineering draftsperson, powertrain engineer, product design engineer, project Engineer, robotics engineer, biomechanics (751625 Bachelor of Engineering Honours/Bachelor of Exercise Science specialises in biomechanics).

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 2022.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer99.8599.95
Median rank to receive an offer84.5389.3
Lowest rank to receive an offer7378.05

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

Admission Criteria

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

Course Seeker

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