Handbook home
Master of Mechanical Engineering (MC-MECHENG) // Course structure
About this course
Course structure
The Master of Mechanical Engineering is a three year degree (full time) and requires the successful completion of 300 credit points.
To obtain the degree (standard option) students must complete:
- 212.5 credit points of compulsory subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Mechanical Engineering selectives
- 75 credit points of electives including
- a minimum of 50 credit points of Group A electives
- a maximum of 25 credit points of Group B electives
To obtain the degree with a specialisation, students must complete:
- 212.5 credit points of compulsory subjects including
- 12.5 credit points of Mechanical Engineering selectives
- 50 credit points of core specialisation subjects/specialisation electives
- 25 credit points of electives (from Group A and B)
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 complete this degree without specialisation students should complete in the following order:
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
- 75 credit points of electives
Note: For specialisations please refer to the individual page.
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.
Year 1 compulsory subjects
- 100 credit points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ENGR20004 | Engineering Mechanics |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ELEN20005 | Foundations of Electrical Networks |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR20005 | Numerical Methods in Engineering |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MCEN30021 | Mechanical Systems Design |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MCEN30020 | Systems Modelling and Analysis |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MCEN30018 | Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MCEN30017 | Mechanics & Materials |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Year 2 compulsory subjects
- 87.5 credit points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MCEN90038 | Dynamics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90055 | Control Systems |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MCEN90015 | Thermodynamics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90014 | Materials | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90054 | Design and Manufacturing Practice | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90008 | Fluid Dynamics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90026 | Solid Mechanics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Year 2 Mechanical Engineering selectives
- 12.5 credit points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ENGR90021 | Critical Communication for Engineers |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90034 | Creating Innovative Engineering |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90039 | Creating Innovative Professionals |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Year 3 compulsory subjects
- 25 credit points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ENGR90037 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90038 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Year 3 Elective Subjects
- 75 credit points
Group A electives
- Minimum 50 credit points from Group A
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ENGM90011 | Economic Analysis for Engineers | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90029 | Advanced Solid Mechanics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90018 | Advanced Fluid Dynamics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90064 | Advanced Control Systems | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90019 | Advanced Thermodynamics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90052 | Advanced Materials | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90041 | Advanced Dynamics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90041 | Engineering Research Project Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
ENGR90042 | Engineering Research Project Part 2 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
ENGR90033 | Internship |
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
ENGR90043 | MechEng Summer Research Project | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Group B electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MCEN90020 | Additive Manufacturing of Metals | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
MCEN90062 | Materials Modelling and Characterisation | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90031 | Applied High Performance Computing | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
ENGR90028 | Introduction to Energy Systems | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90017 | Advanced Motion Control | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
MCEN90028 | Robotics Systems | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90032 | Sensor Systems | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90048 | Artificial Intelligence for Engineers | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90061 | Mechatronics Systems Design | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BMEN90022 | Computational Biomechanics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BMEN90034 | Movement Neurorehabilitation Technology | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
BMEN90029 | Soft Tissue and Cellular Biomechanics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90050 | Human Centred Mechanical Design | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90055 | Manufacturing Processes and Technology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90056 | Industry Digital Transformation | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90057 | Manufacturing Automation and IT | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90058 | Industrial Engineering | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90053 | Industrial Systems and Simulation | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90059 | Probability, Reliability and Quality | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90060 | Sustainable and Life Cycle Engineering | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90047 | Aerospace Propulsion | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90045 | Aerospace Dynamics and Control | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90024 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90046 | Vibrations and Aeroelasticity | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90049 | Helicopter Design | Winter Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90094 | Large Data Methods & Applications | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BUSA90473 | Business Practicum |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BUSA90485 | Global Business Practicum |
Summer Term (Online)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
November (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ELEN90088 | System Optimisation & Machine Learning | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Other 900 level engineering subjects pending Program Coordinator approval
Core specialisation subjects and specialisation electives
Please see the core specialisation subjects and specialisation electives in the respective specialisations linked below.
Last updated: 25 April 2024