Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Mechanical) with Bachelor of Science
Why combine Mechanical Engineering with Science?
Mechanical engineers work with ‘things that move’, from prosthetic limbs and robotic systems to motor vehicles, aircrafts and space stations.
This degree enables an additional, specialised science focus which compliments the core engineering foundations.
What will you do?
- Explore core mechanical engineering disciplines.
- Develop knowledge and skills in a science major matched to your interests and career goals.
- Gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities.
- Complete an eight-week practical engineering experience.
- Benefit from internships, placements and projects with experts in the field.
This is a 5-year double, not combined degree. You’ll graduate with two separate parchments, a greater scope of career prospects and a competitive edge in the job market.
This program is accredited by Engineers Australia.
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Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 334841 |
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| 2024 CSP ATAR | 80 |
| 2024 CSP IB | 29.5 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR | 80 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - IB | 29.5 |
| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July* *Students commencing in July may have a slightly limited selection of courses. |
| Prerequisites | SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Methods , Specialist Mathematics and Physics. IB: Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL) and Physics (SL grade 4/ HL grade 3) MathTrackX is an online bridging program available as a recognised alternative to Mathematical Methods. Unsure if you will meet prerequisites or ATAR? Check out our Engineering Pathway. |
Selection Criteria
| Recent Secondary Education | Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Applicants who have not achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors) required for selection may be selected based on the grades in selected year 12 subjects. Applicants do not need to apply to be considered for subject-based entry, as this will automatically be done. For more information, please see: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/study/undergraduate/entry-pathways/recent-secondary-education/ Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
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| Higher Education Study | You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Work and life experience | To be eligible to sit the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2025. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2025 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2024 or 2023), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2023). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
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2024 Admissions Data for school leavers
| ATAR (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors) |
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer | 83.9 |
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| Median ATAR to receive an offer | 95.35 | |
| Highest ATAR to receive an offer | 99.95 | |
| Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) |
Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 92.8 |
| Median Selection Rank to receive an offer | 98.4 | |
| Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 99.95 | |
| Minimum eligibility score | 80 | |
| Additional criteria considered | Selection rank only | |
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Admissions Transparency Data
Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2024 Number of students Percentage of all students (A) Higher Education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)6 22.2% (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study N/A N/A (C) Work and life experience
(admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)N/A N/A (D) Recent secondary education: - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors)
19 70.4% - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
N/A N/A - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
N/A N/A International students <5 N/A All students 27 100.0% - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
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| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $8,670
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Scholarships
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Careers
Career Readiness
Students who as part of their studies take part in The Academy by Deloitte experience will have the benefit of undertaking a paid internship with Deloitte. This internship is designed to shape their business readiness through significant real-world client exposure, access to multiple networking opportunities and relevant professional training.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) are leaders with sought-after skills and attributes. Industry demand for our graduates is high, and will continue to grow. Opportunities exist in many fields, including: combustion, noise and vibration control, energy technology, control systems, robotics, quality management, bioengineering, aeronautics, space, fluid mechanics, water supply, mining, manufacturing, production planning, maintenance planning, consumer product design, pollution control, and failure analysis. Our graduates have gone on to work with a range of organisations including the European Space Station, the Australian Institute of Sport, Boeing, BAE Systems, Santos, SAAB, and AGL.
For information about career opportunities in science, see Bachelor of Science.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Industry Placement
Professional Accreditation
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Aeronautical Engineer; Aerospace Engineer; Aerospace Scientist; Machinist; Aircraft Engineer; Manufacturing Engineer; Marine Engineer; Maritime Engineer; Mechanical Engineer; Medical Device Developer ...
Degree Structure
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
To qualify for the double degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) with Bachelor of Science, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 120 units, comprising:
- Courses to the value of 84 units from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical); Core courses to the value of at least 57 units, a Research Project to the value of 6 units and Elective courses to the value of at least 21 units, with the option of a major in one of the following:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics and Robotics
- Renewable Energy
- A minor can be presented in lieu of available electives within the program, from the following options:
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Defence Systems
- Humanitarian Engineering
- Courses to the value of 36 Units from the Bachelor of Science including a major from the Bachelor of Science.
- A total of 8 weeks of approved engineering work placement is required.
Example Study Plan
Mechanical Core
To satisfy the requirements for Mechanical Core students must complete courses to the value of 63 units.
All courses are 3 units unless stated otherwise.
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Core Courses Students must complete all of the following: |
CHEM ENG 1009 Materials I CIVILENG 1004 Engineering Mechanics -Statics ELEC ENG 1101 Electronic Systems ENG 1001 Introduction to Engineering ENG 1002 Programming (Matlab and C) MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB MECH ENG 1007 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics MATHS 2106 Differential Equations for Engineers II MATHS 2107 Statistics & Numerical Methods II MECH ENG 2019 Dynamics & Control I MECH ENG 2021 Thermo-Fluids I MECH ENG 2100 Design Practice MECH ENG 2101 Mechatronics IM ENG 3004 Systems Engineering and Industry Practice ENG 3005 Research Methods and Project Management MECH ENG 3102 Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics MECH ENG 3111 Acoustics and Vibrations |
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Core Course, choice of Students must complete one of the following:
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CIVILENG 2001 Strength of Materials, or MECH ENG 2002 Stress Analysis & Design |
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Choice of Major Students can choose a major from the following: |
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Research Project Students must complete all of the following:
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ENG 4002A Honours Engineering Research Project - Part A (0 unit) ENG 4002B Honours Engineering Research Project - Part B (6 units) |
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Engineering Internship |
A total of 8 weeks of approved engineering work placement is required. Students will need to enrol into the ENG 3100 Engineering Internship UG (0 units) course to complete this requirement. |
Science Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Science Courses students must complete courses to the value of 36 units.
Courses to the value of 36 units from the following:
Level I Science Electives (6 units)
Level II Science Electives (12 units)
Level III Science Electives (18 units)
Science Electives may be chosen from courses listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Science.
Students must complete a major in accordance with the Program Rules for the Bachelor of Science.
Assessment
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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Sep 2024
