Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)

at RMIT University

Modules:
 

• Engineering Mathematics
• Digital Fundamentals
• Engineering Science
• Introduction to Professional Engineering Practice
• Creative Engineering CAD
• Introduction to Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
• Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics: What We Make and How We Make It
• Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school) qualification.Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
 

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
 

• IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)

• TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)

• Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)

• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

The cost of studying at RMIT University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay A$ 42,240 annually, to study in RMIT University.

There are many job opportunities for mechanical engineers. Examples include:
 

• the design, manufacture and testing of motor vehicles
• the design, specification and installation of large air conditioning systems
• the design of materials handling systems in the packaging and mining industries
• power generation and renewable power sources
• construction and maintenance in the petrochemical industry
• the design of trains and trams
• computerised control in the pharmaceutical industry
• the aeronautical industry
• the implementation of new manufacturing methods in the electronics industry
• the development of engineering computer software
• research and development in industry and other technical institutions
• technical sales in the marketing divisions of engineering companies
• engineering management in large and small organisations.