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Structure
50 credit points
The Materials specialisation is completed by undertaking four specialization electives (50 credit points).
Note: Students entering the course with advanced standing who plan on completing a specialisation may need to enrol in core specialisation subjects in their commencing semester. Please check and follow the structure outlined for your intended specialisation and seek course planning advice.
To obtain a specialisation in Materials, students must complete:
- 50 credit points of Year 3 Materials electives
Year 1:
- 100 credit points of Year 1 compulsory subjects
Year 2:
- 87.5 credit points of Year 2 compulsory subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Year 2 Mechanical Engineering selectives
Year 3:
- 25 credit points of Year 3 compulsory subjects
- 50 credit points of Year 3 Materials electives
- 25 credit points of electives (from Group A and B)
Progression: The core subject lists are divided into specific year levels, reflecting the recommended order of completing the course. There is, however, some flexibility between Year 2 and 3 core subjects, depending on the requisites set between them. Check the individual Handbook entries of these subjects for more detail.
Subject Options
Year 3 Materials electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MCEN90055 | Manufacturing Processes and Technology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90052 | Advanced Materials | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90020 | Additive Manufacturing of Metals | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
MCEN90062 | Materials Modelling and Characterisation | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEN90043 | High Performance Materials | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
(Must be completed in Year 3 of the course)
Last updated: 3 May 2024