Overview

Throughout the Master of Mechanical Engineering at University of Southern Queensland there is an emphasis on practical experience with hands-on laboratory sessions and 60 days industry experience, preparing you thoroughly for the engineering profession.
You will complete a research project and dissertation applying all your formal knowledge to a real world problem. Whether this is the efficiency of different bio-fuels, obstacle detecting robotics or the design of FSAE race cars, your project will provide insight to the profession of a Mechanical Engineer.
The research project and dissertation can also be a stepping stone to further research degrees, such as PhD.

Careers

With the highly practical knowledge and skills you gained in the design, development and maintenance of machinery and systems, there will a wide range of career opportunities available to you including mining, transportation, manufacturing, air-conditioning and ventilation.
You will often collaborate with other engineers and professionals on projects and there are great opportunities for travel with consulting and contracting engineers often moving from one major project to another.

Accreditation

The Master of Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) has been accorded full accreditation at the level of Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible for Graduate membership at the Professional Level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Skills in Engineering

Engineering Research Methods

Advanced Engineering Project Management

Asset Management in an Engineering Environment

Advanced Engineering Mathematics

Engineering Simulations and Computations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-26 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

16 alternative credits

units

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 38 other Masters in Mechanical Engineering in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 067689G

Australian university three or four-year Bachelor degree in engineering in the relevant specialisation, or equivalent

or

Australian university four-year Bachelor degree in engineering in a non-related specialisation, or equivalent.

To be eligible for advanced standing entry:

Completion of an Australian university four-year embedded honours degree in engineering in the same or closely related cognate specialisation (major).

Tuition Fee

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International

35920 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35920 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

30240 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30240 AUD per year during 24 months.

Commonwealth supported AUD 8948

International/Online AUD 35920

Living costs for Toowoomba

1200 - 2000 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Mechanical Engineering.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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