Overview

The Master of Engineering (Mechanical) requires 2 year of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course specialisation is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.

Course offerings

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Program of study
72 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
English Language requirements

Aims

The course specialisation has been designed to provide graduates with:

  • A strong foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of Mechanical Engineering
  • An understanding of advanced areas in Mechanical Design, Solid/Fluid Mechanics, Control, Vibrations, Renewable Energy and Mechanical Behaviour of Materials
  • An awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of mechanical engineering in the design and development of engineering components
  • An ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve mechanical-related problems
  • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
  • The ability to work and interact professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
  • An ability to undertake research in mechanical engineering and/or relevant areas
  • An understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
  • Preparation for future management roles

The course specialisation provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in an engineering related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate a deep understanding of mechanical engineering areas including Solids, Fluids, Energy, Control, Vibrations, Mechanisms and Failure of Materials
2.
Apply advanced engineering principles to design, analyse and develop mechanical systems
3.
Apply skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner to solve problems related to mechanical engineering
4.
Competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex and advanced mechanical systems
5.
Communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies
6.
Work professionally as an individual and in a team
7.
Understand and describe the processes through which current knowledge has been developed
8.
Develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
9.
Engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of mechanical engineering
10.
Demonstrate knowledge of the research process, and be able to conduct research in engineering
11.
Contribute successfully to project management
12.
Design and conduct experiments for a research project, and analyse data using relevant methodologies and knowledge
13.
Apply research skills appropriate to postgraduate research or advanced industrial investigation

Student progression rules

Students must have achieved a GPA of at least 5 to be able to undertake the Masters Thesis topics. Students who do not receive the required GPA will instead take the Masters Project topics.

Note that students who wish to use their masters qualification to satisfy entry into a Flinders University research higher degree program are required to have completed at least an 18 unit postgraduate research component.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation

Associations

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