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Mechanical Engineering major for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Mechanical Engineering is a field focused on the design, manufacturing and operation of mechanical, fluid and thermal systems. Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) will be prepared for careers in manufacturing – appliances consumer goods, metal processing; energy – renewable and conventional; transport – marine, rail, air; building services – ventilation, air-conditioning; water treatment facilities and utilities; materials handling and processing; health and pharmaceutical; defence; construction; and resources industries. As a Washington Accord accredited program, graduates are qualified for employment in Mechanical Engineering roles in many other countries.

Under supervision of experienced engineers, graduates will be capable of holding positions with significant responsibility. Specific roles may include, but are not limited to: design engineers contributing within teams for complex projects and taking a lead role in design work; troubleshooting, testing, analysis and verification of component and system performance; project management; and system commissioning. Graduates may have responsibilities around client and stakeholder relations; procurement; safe work practices; quality assurance in project delivery; reporting; and, consideration of standards, regulations and compliance. Graduates will have strong project and people management skills and may take on responsibility for overseeing teams, contractors and consultants within the first five years from graduation.

UOW has a long and successful history of innovation, industry collaboration, applied engineering research, and engineering consultancy. The practical engineering culture at UOW is reflected in its degree programs and graduates. Students studying the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) will have opportunities to apply knowledge to ethical challenges, innovation and problem solving in real-world focused projects in each year of the degree program. They are also able to engage with extra-curricular and co-curricular activities through the Work Integrated Learning program. The program is delivered through a range of study modes and assessment types, supported by digital technologies, to ensure graduates are flexible learners, well prepared to adapt to future challenges. Students also participate in multidisciplinary projects, providing them with opportunities to learn the language of engineering and the engineering methods applied in different disciplines. Graduates of the program leave UOW experienced in working in diverse teams, ready to integrate into the workforce. Further, UOW graduates are equipped with the skills to recognise opportunities for further learning and technical specialisation to adapt to changing industry requirements.