Overview Overview This major sits within the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree.
Mechanical engineers analyse and develop technological systems that involve motion, helping society harness the energy and forces that exist in nature.
Recognised worldwide, mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines, providing you with versatile skills for diverse career opportunities.
System conception, design, manufacturing, maintenance and management are all within the scope of mechanical engineering. These systems include micromechanical devices, power-generating turbines, thermal power generation and air and transport systems.
This course is designed to give you skill development opportunities with hands-on experience. You'll learn how to apply your expertise to devise and/or develop solutions for a range of engaging industry challenges.
In particular, you'll be able to apply your multidisciplinary, problem-solving skills across a spectrum of science and engineering endeavours.
You also have the flexibility to study specialisations, to either deepen your knowledge in mechanical engineering or broaden your expertise in other disciplines.
Double degrees You can extend your expertise and career opportunities by studying Mechanical Engineering as a double degree with Commerce or Innovation.
How this course will make you industry ready This course emphasises skills development opportunities with hands-on experience, and is delivered by highly qualified Curtin academics with international experience and industry exposure.
What jobs can the Mechanical Engineering course lead to?
Careers
- Mechanical engineer
- Aeronautical engineer
Industries
- Transportation
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Power generation
- Water supply
- Marine engineering
- Mining
- Mineral and material processing
- Plant operation and maintenance
- Aerospace
- Robotics
- System design
Further study
- Master of Engineering Management
- Master of Science (Industrial Engineering)
- Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy
What you'll learn
- Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of fundamental science, mathematics, data analytics, information science, and computing underpinning the broad field of engineering, GC1
- Solve complex mechanical engineering problems of industrial and societal significance through the application of discipline-specific and integrated bodies of knowledge, design and sustainability principles, GC1
- Make decisions related to the design and implementation of solutions to engineering problems in a safe, ethical, and climate-responsible manner adhering to legal and professional standards and through respectful partnerships with local First Peoples and other diverse cultures as globally responsible citizens, GC4, GC5
- Apply systems thinking for innovative solutions to global mechanical engineering challenges, discern knowledge and undertake applied research in a discipline of mechanical engineering, GC2
- Select and use current and emerging technologies to develop and communicate effective and innovative engineering solutions to complex problems, GC3
- Demonstrate lifelong learning habits, teamwork and leadership abilities, project management skills, and the ability to identify opportunities for career-wide professional growth, necessary for advancing a career in engineering and beyond, GC6