Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Bachelor (Hons)

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is a four-year specialized degree aimed at developing graduates with essential knowledge, technical expertise, and practical skills for modern engineering. It is structured around Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies, integrating coursework with work-integrated learning, co-curricular activities, and professional skills training.

Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and broadest of engineering disciplines and it is the backbone of industry worldwide. It involves the production and use of heat and mechanical power for the design, production, and operation of machines and tools. Mechanical Engineering at UWA has been designed to produce graduates who have a solid foundation in the science and mathematics that underpin the discipline, a detailed understanding of the core subject areas within the discipline, and the skills to apply that knowledge in varied and changing environments. You will have the skills to learn and apply new specialised knowledge in emerging fields involving new technologies. In the Mechanical Engineering major, you will learn the core theories, methods and practices used in modern mechanical engineering, as well as allowing for specialisation in areas of personal interest. You can choose options from other engineering disciplines or advanced options in mechanical engineering topics such as sound and vibration, control, fluids and materials. The course has a strong focus on research and design, and emphasises the necessary skills and ways of thinking to lead future change in this exciting field.