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Master of Mechanical EngineeringSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2025
Overview
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this specialisation, graduates will:
- be able to apply mechanical and materials engineering knowledge, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, materials, dynamics, control, manufacturing, design and process-structure-property-performance relation in engineering materials, to analyse, evaluate and design, and also to diagnose, trouble shoot and solve problems in complex engineering systems;
- be able to identify and appraise current developments in mechanical and materials engineering, interpret and apply advanced technical knowledge or research literature to inform engineering application in an interdisciplinary context;
Last updated: 18 November 2024
Structure
50 credit points
The Materials specialisation is completed by undertaking four specialisation subjects (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 specialisation electives
Subject Options
Year 3 Materials electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MCEN90055 | Manufacturing Processes and Technology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90052 | Advanced Materials | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90020 | Advanced Alloys and Polymers | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
MCEN90062 | Materials Modelling and Characterisation | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
CHEN90043 | High Performance Materials | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
(Must be completed in Year 3 of the course)
Last updated: 18 November 2024