Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) at Victoria University

Overview

Get set for an exciting career inventing devices and generating clever solutions to engineering challenges, with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) from VU.

Mechanical engineers use their in-depth knowledge of the physical sciences and maths to improve the quality of life on Earth. Recent engineering breakthroughs include 3D printing machines, unmanned vehicles and high-performance prostheses.

Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) degree focuses on modelling and simulation of components, machines, processes and systems.

You’ll work on real problems and projects in the workplace and community. This ensures that you are career-ready when you graduate.

Our degree prepares you for work a wide range areas, including:

• computer-aided engineering design
• modelling and simulation
• transport systems
• machine health monitoring
• design of medical devices and prostheses
• mining
• defence
• manufacturing.

Diverse engineering opportunities

Mechanical engineers design a huge range of devices, from vehicle engines and wind turbines to solar-power heaters and even washing machines.

Some of these are incredibly important to improving quality of life, and progressing society.

Recent breakthroughs in which mechanical engineers have played a critical role include:

• artificial kidney (wearable dialysis machine)
• 3D printing machines
• high-performance prostheses
• hypersonic flight
• unmanned vehicles.

Learning advice

VU’s Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills.

Our students can attend Learning Hubs at one of five VU campuses.

We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice and can show you effective ways to study and manage your time.

Our programs include:

• workshops
• drop-in sessions
• peer mentoring
• maths and writing resources
• resume and career guidance.

We also have accessibility support services and counselling services available to all students.

Careers in mechanical engineering

VU's mechanical engineering graduates are known in the industry as well-rounded, accredited engineers, with highly sought-after technical and problem-solving skills.

You could find work as one of the following:

• mechanical engineer
• design engineer
• product engineer
• product innovation engineer
• development engineer
• production engineer
• sales engineer
• systems engineer
• production manager
• engineering manager.

Industries that employ mechanical engineers include:

• medical
• automotive
• aviation
• transport
• construction
• food production
• medical engineering
• manufacturing
• marine
• defence
• mining
• petrochemical
• resources
• power generation
• investment banking and finance.

Salaries

The median starting salary for mechanical Engineers is A$70,000. Experienced Mechanical Engineers earn a median salary of A$178,000 (Association of Professional Engineers Australia).

Employment rates

Four months after graduation, 72 per cent of mechanical engineering graduates in Australia found full-time employment (GradStats(external link)).