Commencing semesters, 2009
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Program code
2090
Faculty
Arts Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
School of Mechanical & Mining Engineering
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
BE: Manager, Academic Administration, EAIT Faculty; BA: Faculty of Arts
Email: admin@eait.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 4777
International students
International Recruitment Manager
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study Mechanical Engineering?
Mechanical engineers design and manufacture power plants, machinery and equipment for industry, and are expert in producing energy and converting it to other forms. They work closely with industrial engineers and managers in many fields to design innovative machinery and systems that yield economies in production. They may design turbines, earth-moving machinery, food processors, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, artificial hearts and limbs, and engines for aircrafts or automobiles. The demand for mechanical engineers is increasingly broad, as new industries emerge, and old industries take advantage of automation developments and new sources of energy.
Mechanical engineers work in a range of areas, from very large mining, refining, construction and manufacturing companies to small or self-owned companies. Graduates are also employed by government departments, private building services, and consulting engineering companies.
What you can study
This major offers core courses in design, mathematics, modelling, computing, management and engineering science. Electives in later years allow students to pursue individual career options. Principal study topics are fluid mechanics; thermodynamics and heat transfer; solid mechanics; manufacturing; energy systems; dynamics and control. Students may also undertake a minor in materials engineering. Minors are available in materials engineering, minerals process engineering or mining engineering.
Courses and requirements
Please refer to the Bachelors of Engineering/Arts Program Rules for the number of units required from each course list.
Courses that can be studied as part of the Mechanical Engineering Major:
Employment opportunities
Employment opportunities in Australia and overseas range from the very large mining, refining, construction and manufacturing companies to small companies in which you might be the only engineer. Mechanical engineers are in demand in government departments and authorities and in private building services and consulting engineering companies. Some graduates even start their own companies soon after leaving university.
What it costs
Please view the Bachelors of Engineering/Arts for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Bachelors of Engineering/Arts for information on key dates and how to apply.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
- Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia
- Engineers Australia