Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)

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Mode
On campus
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus, Mawson Lakes
Duration icon
Duration
4 year(s) full-time
Program code icon
Program code
HENME
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Study as
Full time or part time
Fees
Indicative annual fees
Commonwealth Supported
Non-tuition fees
SATAC code icon
SATAC code
ABP155
Prerequisites icon
Prerequisite
SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods (or equivalent)
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Assumed knowledge
None
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Entry scores
2025 CUT-OFFS Guaranteed entry score (ATAR-based):80 Guaranteed entry score (Grades-based):A,A,B

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Work and life experience

  • Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
  • A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
  • Qualify for special entry
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Note:

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

Degree Structure: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)

Program code: HENME

Complete 192 units comprising:

  • 138 units for Core courses, and
  • 12 units for Core selective, and
  • 12 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 18 to 30 units for Electives , and
  • 0 to 12 units for Discipline courses

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 192 units comprising:

  • 138 units for Core courses, and
  • 12 units for Core selective, and
  • 12 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 18 to 30 units for Electives , and
  • 0 to 12 units for Discipline courses

Complete 138 units comprising:

  • 132 units for all Core courses, and
  • 6 units from Common core

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Engineering Modelling 2
Course code
ENGI2001
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Project Management
Course code
ENGI2003
Units
6
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Course name
Systems Engineering and Professional Practice
Course code
ENGI3006
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Engineering Mechanics
Course code
ENGM1000
Units
6
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Course name
Mechanics of Materials
Course code
ENGM2000
Units
6
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Course name
Mechanical Engineering Practice and Design Project
Course code
ENGM2002
Units
6
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Course name
Dynamics
Course code
ENGM2004
Units
6
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Course name
Fluid Mechanics
Course code
ENGM2005
Units
6
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Course name
Mechatronics Foundations
Course code
ENGM3000
Units
6
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Course name
Mechanical Systems and Design Project
Course code
ENGM3002
Units
6
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Course name
Computer-Aided Engineering and Design Project
Course code
ENGM4015
Units
6
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Course name
Acoustics and Vibrations
Course code
ENGMX300
Units
6
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Course name
Thermodynamics
Course code
ENGMX303
Units
6
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Course name
Applied Control Systems
Course code
ENGMX304
Units
6
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Course name
Advanced Mechanics of Materials
Course code
ENGMX411
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Mathematics
Course code
MATH1016
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Programming
Course code
COMP1006
Units
6
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Course name
Electrical and Electronic Systems
Course code
ENGE1000
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Design and Prototyping
Course code
ENGI1001
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Materials
Course code
ENGI1002
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Modelling 1
Course code
ENGI1004
Units
6
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Course name
Professional Engineering Practice
Course code
ENGI1005
Units
6

Common core description

Common core courses are interdisciplinary courses that build key graduate capabilities.

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
An Ethically Rich Life
Course code
COREX001
Units
6
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Course name
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
Course code
COREX002
Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
Course code
COREX003
Units
6
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Course name
Transforming Learning through First Nations Knowledges
Course code
COREX004
Units
6
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Course name
Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
Course code
COREX005
Units
6
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Course name
Building Belonging: Navigating Cultural Complexities
Course code
COREX006
Units
6

Complete 0 to 12 units for one of the following:

  • 0 to 12 units from Aerospace engineering, or
  • 0 to 12 units from Biomedical engineering, or
  • 0 to 12 units from Energy resources engineering, or
  • 0 to 12 units from Mechatronics and robotics, or
  • 0 to 12 units from Mining engineering, or
  • 0 to 12 units from Space engineering

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Aerospace Propulsion
Course code
ENGA4001
Units
6
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Course name
Space Vehicle Design
Course code
ENGA4002
Units
6
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Course name
Aircraft Design
Course code
ENGA4003
Units
6
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Course name
Aeronautical Engineering
Course code
ENGAX200
Units
6
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Course name
Advanced Fluid Mechanics
Course code
ENGMX401
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
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Biomedical Imaging
Course code
ENGE4015
Units
6
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Course name
Biomechanical Engineering
Course code
ENGIX401
Units
6
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Course name
Biomedical Instrumentation
Course code
ENGIX402
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Formation Evaluation, Petrophysics and Rock Properties
Course code
ENGIX400
Units
6
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Course name
Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage
Course code
ENGPX401
Units
6
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Course name
Data Analytics for Resources Engineering
Course code
ENGPX403
Units
6
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Course name
Drilling Engineering and Well Completion
Course code
ENGPX405
Units
6
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Course name
Production Engineering
Course code
ENGPX409
Units
6
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Course name
Reservoir Engineering
Course code
ENGPX410
Units
6
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Course name
Reservoir Thermodynamics and Fluid Properties
Course code
ENGPX411
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Machine Learning and Vision Systems
Course code
ENGEX400
Units
6
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Course name
Industrial Automation
Course code
ENGEX413
Units
6
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Course name
Mechatronic Systems Design
Course code
ENGMX302
Units
6
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Course name
Autonomous Robotic Systems
Course code
ENGMX403
Units
6
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Course name
Robotics and Automation
Course code
ENGMX408
Units
6
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Course name
Advanced Mechanics of Materials
Course code
ENGMX411
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Mine Safety Engineering
Course code
ENGIX406
Units
6
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Course name
Mining and Environment
Course code
ENGIX407
Units
6
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Course name
Mining Systems
Course code
ENGIX500
Units
6
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Course name
Geomechanics
Course code
ENGPX406
Units
6
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Course name
Mine Design and Feasibility Study
Course code
ENGPX408
Units
6
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Course name
Resource Estimation and Mine Planning
Course code
ENGPX412
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Off-Earth Construction
Course code
BLDG4026
Units
6
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Course name
Space Missions
Course code
EART4005
Units
6
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Course name
Astrodynamics
Course code
ENGA4000
Units
6

Work Integrated Learning description

WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.

Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Professional Engineer Career Preparation
Course code
ENGI3900
Units
6
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Course name
Professional Engineer Engagement with Professional Practice
Course code
ENGI3901
Units
6

Complete 12 units comprising:

  • 12 units from Engineering Research Project, and
  • 12 units from Engineering Internship

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Engineering Research Project Part A
Course code
ENGI4900
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Research Project Part B
Course code
ENGI4901
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Engineering Internship A
Course code
ENGI4028
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Internship B
Course code
ENGI4029
Units
6

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 18 to 30 units comprising:

  • 0 to 6 units from Level 2 electives, and
  • 0 to 12 units from Level 3 electives, and
  • 12 to 30 units from Level 4 electives

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Microcontroller Programming
Course code
ENGEX200
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Geology and Surveying
Course code
ENGI1011
Units
6
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Course name
Materials and Manufacturing
Course code
ENGM2007
Units
6
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Course name
Process Engineering
Course code
ENGP1000
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Chemistry
Course code
ENGP2004
Units
6
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Course name
Drilling Engineering and Well Completion
Course code
ENGPX405
Units
6
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Course name
Environmental Systems and Sustainability
Course code
ENGV3003
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Emerging Materials Technologies
Course code
ENGM3005
Units
6
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Course name
Heat Transfer
Course code
ENGMX301
Units
6
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Course name
Mechatronic Systems Design
Course code
ENGMX302
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Energy and Society
Course code
BIOL5017
Units
6
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Course name
Advanced Control
Course code
ENGEX401
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Experience Internship
Course code
ENGI4030
Units
6
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Course name
Defence Leadership
Course code
ENGIX404
Units
6
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Course name
Model-Based Systems Engineering
Course code
ENGIX405
Units
6
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Course name
Intelligent Production Systems
Course code
ENGIX408
Units
6
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Course name
Essentials of Humanitarian Engineering
Course code
ENGM4014
Units
6
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Course name
Industry 4.0
Course code
ENGMX400
Units
6
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Course name
Advanced Vibrations
Course code
ENGMX402
Units
6
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Course name
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Course code
ENGMX404
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Acoustics
Course code
ENGMX405
Units
6
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Course name
Finite Element Analysis
Course code
ENGMX406
Units
6
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Course name
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Course code
ENGMX407
Units
6
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Course name
Sustainable Engineering Design and Net-Zero Transitions
Course code
ENGMX409
Units
6
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Course name
Materials Selection for Engineering Design
Course code
ENGMX410
Units
6
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Course name
Brewery Engineering
Course code
ENGPX400
Units
6
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Course name
Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage
Course code
ENGPX401
Units
6
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Course name
Combustion and High Temperature Processes
Course code
ENGPX402
Units
6
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Course name
Environmental and Climate Risk Analysis
Course code
ENGV4003
Units
6
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Course name
Biomedical Imaging
Course code
ENGE4015
Units
6
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Course name
Aeronautical Engineering
Course code
ENGAX200
Units
6
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Course name
Aerospace Propulsion
Course code
ENGA4001
Units
6
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Course name
Space Vehicle Design
Course code
ENGA4002
Units
6
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Course name
Astrodynamics
Course code
ENGA4000
Units
6
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Course name
Autonomous Robotic Systems
Course code
ENGMX403
Units
6
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Course name
Formation Evaluation, Petrophysics and Rock Properties
Course code
ENGIX400
Units
6
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Course name
Geomechanics
Course code
ENGPX406
Units
6
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Course name
Mine Design and Feasibility Study
Course code
ENGPX408
Units
6
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Course name
Mining Systems
Course code
ENGIX500
Units
6
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Course name
Production Engineering
Course code
ENGPX409
Units
6
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Course name
Reservoir Engineering
Course code
ENGPX410
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Resource Estimation and Mine Planning
Course code
ENGPX412
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Reservoir Thermodynamics and Fluid Properties
Course code
ENGPX411
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Aircraft Design
Course code
ENGA4003
Units
6
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Course name
Mine Safety Engineering
Course code
ENGIX406
Units
6
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Course name
Off-Earth Construction
Course code
BLDG4026
Units
6
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Course name
Space Missions
Course code
EART4005
Units
6
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Course name
Mining and Environment
Course code
ENGIX407
Units
6
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Course name
Data Analytics for Resources Engineering
Course code
ENGPX403
Units
6

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