Professional Engineering (Mechanical) Adelaide University

Overview

Throughout the Professional Engineering (Mechanical) course from Adelaide University you’ll study higher-level courses in advanced mechanics and structural analysis, applied aerodynamics, advanced materials, controls and thermodynamics.  

Core courses in engineering management and data analytics enable you to deepen and formalise your project management expertise.  

Our wide range of electives give you the freedom to tailor your studies to your specific interests and career goals. Whether that’s biomechanics, industrial automation, renewable energy systems, aeronautics – or something else entirely – you’ll find plenty of options.  

But it’s not all theory. 

A deeply practical degree, you’ll put your learning into practice through capstone design-and-build projects, a major research project and up to 450 hours of industry placement.  

These experiences come together to ensure you’ll graduate with the advanced technical and professional skills needed to achieve your career goals. 

Career opportunities:

Mechanical engineering is an incredibly broad field with many different areas and specialist sub-fields. Experts in mechanically powered systems can work at any stage of the system lifecycle. From conception to design and development, production, operation, maintenance, right through to phase-out – mechanical engineers are there at every step.   

You could lead the development of water treatment and desalination plants, ensuring a steady supply of clean water to regions facing water scarcity. Maybe you’ll design affordable orthopaedic implants that can be individually customised. Perhaps you’ll project manage the complete end-to-end automation of a manufacturing process for a corporate client.     

Whatever your career goals, there’s a path for you. You could also work in a wide range of sectors including:   

•   Aerospace and defence  
• Automotive    
• Biomedical technology   
• Consulting and engineering services   
• Consumer products and electronics  
• Manufacturing   
• Medical device manufacturing  
• Power generation, transmission and distribution   
• Renewable energy and smart grid technologies   
• Robotics and automation  
• Transportation and logistics.