Master of Mechanical Engineering (MC-MECHENG)

Masters (Coursework)Year: 2025 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

Award titleMaster of Mechanical Engineering
Year & campus2025 — Parkville
CRICOS code106108G
Fees informationSubject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date
Study level & typeGraduate Coursework
AQF level 9
Credit points300 credit points
Duration36 months full-time or 72 months part-time

The Master of Mechanical Engineering is an entry-to-practice degree that provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to enter the international workplace as mechanical engineers. 

Graduates are skilled in the integration of engineering principles primarily spanning mechanical, electrical and software engineering; and have the ability to apply these skills to complex, open-ended engineering tasks and problems.  The degree builds upon a solid foundation in mathematics and physics.  Within the degree, students acquire core skills in the areas of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, rigid body mechanics, solid mechanics, systems dynamics and control, materials, engineering design and integration, safety, sustainability, management, communication and teamwork.  Students may also choose to undertake specialisations in areas including aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering and engineering business management.  The degree culminates in a capstone design experience. Students have the opportunity to participate in overseas study, industry-based projects and supervised research.

Distinction

Upon completion of the Master of Mechanical Engineering, it is possible for a student to be awarded Master of Mechanical Engineering with Distinction provided a student has achieved a high level of academic performance. Eligibility of the Distinction award is dependent on a calculated distinction score.

The distinction score will only take into account Level 9 subjects undertaken at the University of Melbourne. This means Study Abroad and Exchange subjects will not be considered. One 12.5 point subject with the lowest mark will be omitted in the calculation of the distinction score. All level 9 subjects with credit points of more than 12.5 points must be included in the calculations. Only marks from the first attempt at a subject will be used. The average mark will be weighted by the credit points of the subjects. A Master of Engineering with Distinction will be awarded if the score is 80 or above.

Hurdle Requirement

In order to achieve the Engineering Practice Hurdle requirement, students will need to document the attainment of professional skills at an adequate level. This may include the successful completion of any of the following:

  1. Skills Towards Employment Program (STEP)
  2. ENGR90033 Internship subject
  3. An agreed level of internship at an approved engineering form (without receiving University credit)

Completion of the degree will not be approved until this requirement has been met.

Links to further information

This course is available in My Course Planner

My Course Planner is an interactive web application that allows you to explore your study options and decide which subjects and major(s), minors and/or specialisations are right for you.

Entry requirements

1.       In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

  • An undergraduate degree with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent; and
  • At least 25 points of appropriate tertiary-level Mathematics equivalent to MAST10006 Calculus 2 and MAST10007 Linear Algebra; and 
  • At least 25 points of appropriate tertiary level Physics equivalent to PHYC10003 Physics 1 and PHYC10004 Physics 2. Note: for this purpose, PHYC10001 and PHYC10005 are deemed equivalent subjects for Physics 1 and PHYC10006 is deemed equivalent to Physics 2.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

2.       In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider;

  • Prior academic performance; and if relevant
  • Professional experience

3.       The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4.       Applicants are required to satisfy the University’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.

Note:

Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 100 points of credit:

  • Graduates of Melbourne Model BSc undergraduate degree who complete the Mechanical Systems majors with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent;
  • A Bachelor of Engineering, or equivalent as recognised by the Melbourne School of Engineering, in a cognate discipline appropriate to the stream of the Master of Engineering into which entry is sought with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent.

Available credit for other University of Melbourne graduates and graduates of other universities is normally evaluated on a case-by-case basis, but the Academic Board may approve standard credit arrangements for specified entry pathways.

Graduate Degree Packages for School Leavers

The University of Melbourne offers Graduate Degree Packages to high achieving school leavers, allowing them to secure places (Commonwealth Supported Places for domestic students or International fee places) in the Master of Engineering provided that they meet certain requirements.

For a Commonwealth Supported Place or an International Fee Place, the applicant must:

  • Complete an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate (IB) in 2018 or later either:
    • In Australia; or
    • Outside Australia and be an Australian citizen;
  • Achieve an ATAR (or notional ATAR) of:

                — At least 93.00 to package the Master of Mechanical Engineering with the Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design or Bachelor of Science.

  • Apply for a University of Melbourne Graduate Degree Packages for commencement in the year following completion of Year 12 or IB via VTAC;
  • Enrol immediately or be granted deferral in the year following Year 12;
  • Successfully complete a Bachelor of Biomedicine, Commerce, Design or Science at the University of Melbourne including all the specified prerequisite subjects; and
  • Commence the Master of Engineering within 18 months of completing the undergraduate degree. 

Applicants should refer to the University handbook for the additional entry requirements for the undergraduate degrees in the Graduate Degree Packages.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The Master of Mechanical Engineering welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and degree policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the degree.

The Master of Mechanical Engineering requires all students to enrol in subjects where they will require:

  • the ability to comprehend complex science, technology and engineering related information;
  • the ability to clearly and independently communicate a knowledge and application of science, technology and engineering principles and practices during assessment tasks; and,
  • the ability to actively and safely contribute in laboratory, and fieldwork/excursion activities.

Students must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students.

There may be additional inherent academic requirements for some subjects, and these requirements are listed within the description of the requirements for each of these subjects. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the relevant Subject Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support:

http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Professional accreditation

Engineers Australia

 

 

EURACE

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this course, graduates will:

  • be able to apply mechanical engineering knowledge, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, materials, dynamics, control, manufacturing and design, 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 engineering, interpret and apply advanced technical knowledge or research literature to inform engineering application in an interdisciplinary context;
  • be able to apply established and emerging engineering techniques, tools and resources to solve practical engineering problems;
  • be able to apply systematic engineering synthesis and design processes, and systematic approaches to engineering project management, to meet requirements with physical, human, time and financial constraints;
  • be able to design and conduct experiments, tests or studies, analyse and interpret the data, formulate reliable conclusions and engage with fellow professionals within an industrial or research setting;
  • be able to evaluate, defend and execute decisions in an interdisciplinary context that include sustainability, process efficiency, automation and artificial intelligence, equity, safety, ethics, privacy and security;
  • be able to effectively communicate (in oral, written and other forms as appropriate) analyses, appraisals, processes and design outcomes to professional and lay audiences;
  • be able to demonstrate professional, ethical, responsible and accountable behaviour towards their team, profession and the community, including through sustainable development, process and personal safety, management of information and professional integrity;
  • be able to demonstrate effective, innovative and proactive team membership, both as team members and team leaders.

Generic skills

  • an understanding of the changing knowledge base in engineering;
  • an ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the discipline;
  • skills and techniques applicable to engineering;
  • well-developed problem-solving abilities, characterised by flexibility of approach;
  • advanced competencies in professional expertise and scholarship;
  • a capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in oral and written forms of communications;
  • an understanding of the international context and sensitivities of engineering;
  • an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of original research;
  • a capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;
  • a profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship;
  • an appreciation of the ways in which knowledge equips the student to offer leadership in the specialist area;
  • the capacity to value and participate in projects which require team-work;
  • an understanding of the significance and value of their knowledge to the wider community (including business and industry);
  • a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues in contemporary society; and,
  • working skills in the application of computer systems and software and a receptiveness to the opportunities offered by new technologies.

Course structure

The Master of Mechanical Engineering requires the successful completion of 300 credit points.

The Master of Mechanical Engineering is a three-year degree (full time)

To obtain the degree (no specialisation) students must complete:

  • 225 credit points of compulsory subjects
  • 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 instead complete:

  • 225 credit points of compulsory subjects
  • 75 credit points of core specialisation subjects/specialisation electives and Mechanical Engineering electives (from Group A and B) including
    • A minimum of 50 credit points of core specialisation subjects/specialisation electives
    • A minimum of 25 credit points of Group A electives (for Manufacturing and Business specialisations only)

Note:

1. 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.

2. Students who commenced prior to 2025 can complete their degree following the course structure as per their year of entry/admission. Students in this group can also complete ENGR90051 as part of their Year 2 selective subject options.

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:

  • 100 credit points of Year 2 compulsory subjects

Year 3:

  • 25 credit points of Year 3 compulsory subjects
  • 75 credit points of electives

Note:

For specialisations, please refer to the individual specialisation 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.

Engineering Practice Hurdle Requirement

Students enrolled in the Master of Mechanical Engineering degree will need to satisfy the requirements of the Engineering Practice hurdle prior to being awarded the degree. Students will be introduced early in their degree to the online e-portfolio system as a way of documenting their attainment of graduate attributes which accord with University and professional accreditation standards. Students will keep a record of their stepwise attainment of these capabilities throughout their engineering studies at Melbourne. The artifacts recorded in the e-portfolio may include formal study elements, such as design reports, as well as reflections on extracurricular activities such as employment and volunteering activities.

Hurdle Requirement

In order to achieve the Engineering Practice Hurdle requirement, students will need to document the attainment of professional skills at an adequate level. This may include the successful completion of any of the following:

1. Skills Towards Employment Program (STEP)

2. ENGR90033 Internship subject

3. An agreed level of internship at an approved engineering form (without receiving University credit)

Completion of the degree will not be approved until this requirement has been met.

Study options

Year 1 compulsory subjects

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ENGR20004 Engineering Mechanics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN20005 Foundations of Electrical Networks
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MAST20029 Engineering Mathematics
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR20005 Numerical Methods in Engineering
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN30021 Mechanical Systems Design
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN30020 Systems Modelling and Analysis
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN30018 Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN30017 Mechanics & Materials
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Year 2 compulsory subjects

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MCEN90038 Dynamics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90055 Control Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90015 Thermodynamics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90014 Materials Engineering
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90054 Design and Manufacturing Practice
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90008 Fluid Dynamics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90026 Solid Mechanics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR90051 Interdisciplinary Design for Engineers
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Note: Students who commenced prior to 2025 can complete their degree following the course structure as per their year of entry/admission. Students in this group can also complete ENGR90051 as part of their Year 2 selective subject options.

Year 3 compulsory subjects

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ENGR90037 Engineering Capstone Project Part 1
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR90038 Engineering Capstone Project Part 2
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Year 3 elective subjects

Group A electives

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ENGM90011 Economic Analysis for Engineers
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90029 Advanced Solid Mechanics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90018 Advanced Fluid Dynamics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90064 Advanced Control Systems
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90052 Advanced Materials
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90041 Advanced Dynamics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR90043 MechEng Summer Research Project
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90019 Advanced Thermodynamics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Group B electives

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MCEN90020 Advanced Alloys and Polymers Not available in 2025 12.5
MCEN90062 Materials Modelling and Characterisation Not available in 2025 12.5
MCEN90031 Applied High Performance Computing Not available in 2025 12.5
ENGR90028 Introduction to Energy Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90017 Advanced Motion Control Not available in 2025 12.5
MCEN90028 Robotics Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90032 Sensor Systems
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90048 Artificial Intelligence for Engineers
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90061 Mechatronics Systems Design
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BMEN90022 Computational Biomechanics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BMEN90034 No longer available
BMEN90029 Soft Tissue and Cellular Biomechanics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90050 Human Centred Mechanical Design Not available in 2025 12.5
MCEN90055 Manufacturing Processes and Technology
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90056 Industry Digital Transformation
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90057 Manufacturing Automation and IT
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90058 Industrial Engineering
Semester 1 (Online)
 12.5
MCEN90053 Industrial Systems and Simulation
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90059 Probability, Reliability and Quality
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90060 Sustainable and Life Cycle Engineering
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90047 Aerospace Propulsion
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90045 Aerospace Dynamics and Control
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR90024 Computational Fluid Dynamics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90046 Vibrations and Aeroelasticity
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90049 No longer available
ELEN90094 Large Data Methods & Applications
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90473 Business Practicum
Semester 1 (Off Campus)
Winter Term (Off Campus)
Semester 2 (Off Campus)
 12.5
BUSA90485 Global Business Practicum
Summer Term (Off Campus)
July (Off Campus)
November (Off Campus)
 12.5
ELEN90088 System Optimisation & Machine Learning
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR90026 Engineering Entrepreneurship
Semester 1 (On Campus - 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 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
ENGR90033 Internship
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 25
ENGR90048 Engineering of Nuclear Systems Not available in 2025 12.5
ENGR90046 Nuclear Engineering Not available in 2025 12.5
ENGR90049 Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Not available in 2025 12.5
ENGR90047 Radiation Protection Not available in 2025 12.5
ENGR90044 Environmental Fluid Flow and Application
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR90034 Creating Innovative Engineering
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90095 AI for Robotics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Note:

For core specialisation subjects, please refer to the individual specialisation page.

Majors, minors & specialisations

Name Credit Points
Aerospace 50
Business 50
Manufacturing 50
Materials 50

Last updated: 16 April 2025