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Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Energy Systems
To become a professionally accredited engineer, you will complete five years of study, starting with an engineering major in a three-year undergraduate degree, followed by a two-year Master of Engineering.
The following undergraduate degrees offer majors that lead to:
- Master of Mechanical Engineering
(with optional specialisations available in: Aerospace; Business; Manufacturing; and Materials) - Master of Mechatronics Engineering
(with an optional specialisation available in Manufacturing)
Full course information about all our undergraduate study options can be found on the Study website:
Undergraduate pathways to Mechanical Engineering
The Mechanical Systems major major is offered within the:
Undergraduate pathways to Mechatronics
The following Bachelor of Science majors can lead to graduate study in Mechatronics:
Full course information about all our graduate study options can be found on the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology website.
Energy Systems
Influence, change and guide critical decision-making in the energy sector. Develop the unique set of skills required to analyse energy systems from a technical, commercial and policy standpoint.
The Master of Energy Systems is for students who have completed a degree in engineering, science, business, finance or economics, and are looking to start a career in, or make a change to the energy sector.
Master of Mechanical Engineering
Design and build tomorrow’s machines and systems. Develop advanced mechanical engineering skills, guided by experts in fluid mechanics, turbulence and biomechanics. You can also participate in internships and real-world projects with industry mentors.
This program is professionally recognised under two major accreditation frameworks: EUR-ACE® and the Washington Accord (through Engineers Australia). Graduates can work as professional engineers throughout Europe, and as professional engineers in countries covered by the Washington Accord. Further information about accreditation.
Once you’ve started studying, you can specialise in Aerospace, Business, Manufacturing, or Materials, or continue without specialising.
Specialise in:
Aerospace
Develop advanced skills in fluid mechanics, propulsion, aeroelasticity and aerospace control, and take part in cutting edge research in world-class facilities like the Walter Bassett Aerodynamics laboratory.
Business
Study tailored business subjects developed in partnership with Melbourne Business School, covering how economics, marketing and finance relate to engineering.
Manufacturing
Study the design and manufacture of machine elements, including concurrent design of systems and productions, computer-based manufacturing, automation and IT, and materials selection.
Materials
Gain expertise in advanced material processing, metals for additive manufacturing, material modelling and characterisation, and how to make high performance materials.
Master of Mechanical Engineering
Master of Mechatronics Engineering
Explore emerging technologies and study a blend of mechanical, electrical and software engineering, guided by experts in automation and control. You can also participate in internships and real-world projects with industry mentors.
This program is professionally recognised under two major accreditation frameworks: EUR-ACE® and the Washington Accord (through Engineers Australia). Graduates can work as professional engineers throughout Europe, and as professional engineers in countries covered by the Washington Accord. Further information about accreditation.
Once you’ve started studying, you can specialise in Manufacturing, or continue without specialising.
Specialise in:
Manufacturing
Leverage your mechatronics skills onto the creation of innovative products and services for the flexible modern economy, with a strong grounding in the physical manufacturing systems.
Master of Mechatronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Apply a systematic approach to transform designs and concepts into tangible products and services through a wide range of industrial systems. Industrial engineers ensure a company’s competitiveness from design and production to business strategy by maximising efficiency and effectiveness in the organisation. They look at how to improve processes or design things that are more efficient and waste less money, time, resources and energy while meeting customer needs and regulatory obligations.
Develop a comprehensive engineering and business skillset in manufacturing technologies, system and simulation and advanced manufacturing and operations techniques, and business management.
Students with a Bachelor of Engineering, or a Master of Engineering, may apply to undertake research Masters and PhD programs.
Course information
Visit the Study website to find out more about:
- Course information
- Entry requirements
- Scholarships: eligibility and application dates
- How to apply
Master of Philosophy (Engineering and IT)
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering and IT)
Finding a supervisor
View our People page for individual staff contact information and research topic areas, or contact staff to arrange a discussion: Academic Staff
Engineering Research ENGR90041/90042
The subject involves undertaking a substantial research project requiring an independent investigation on an approved topic in advanced engineering research and/or design. Each project is carried out under the supervision of an academic staff member and. This subject is a 25 points subject and run in two semesters. This subject is ideal for students who prefer independent study and would like to have close collaboration with an academic supervisor. High-quality results may lead to publication in a leading academic journal, or the students may be sent to an International conference.
Research projects recruiting students
Optimal design of an uncrewed vehicle under model uncertainty
Team: Chris Manzie
Natural Language processing or Facial Recognition in understanding human-human interactions in engineering design
Team: Katja Holtta-Otto
Shoestring IoT Monitoring and Quality Control
Team: Kevin Otto
Supply Chain Quality Control on the Cloud Using Machine Learning
Team: Kevin Otto
Multi-scale cardiac mechanobiology and systems biology
Team: Vijayaraghavan Rajagopal
Automated Machine Learning and Neural Architecture Search applied to engineering problem solving
Team: Saman Halgamuge, Damith Senanayake Wei Wang
Resolving ocean convection: new knowledge for a changing Antarctica
Team: Cat Vreugdenhil, Bishakhdatta Gayen
Interpretable AI
Team: Saman Halgamuge
Energy transfer effects of stratification and rotation on mixing efficiency
Team: Joseph Klewicki, Jimmy Philip
Materials for a safe hydrogen economy
Team: Christian Brandl
The transitional and turbulent structure of rotating disk boundary layers
Team: Joseph Klewicki
Numerical simulation and physical modelling of turbulent fluid flow: aircraft drag reduction, rough-wall heat transfer, ship biofouling and sea waves
Team: Daniel Chung, Nicholas Hutchins
Acoustic engineering: microfabrication of acoustic waveguides for non-contact microscale assembly
Team: David Collins
AI solving the mysteries in the microbial world
Team: Saman Halgamuge