Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) degree from Federation University Australia is a four-year course, accredited by Engineers Australia – the global home for engineering professionals renowned as leaders in shaping a sustainable world.

Key features

As an accredited graduate you will be involved in all aspects of design specification, development, research, evaluation, manufacture, installation, testing, operation, maintenance and management of machines and systems. This will include but is not limited to, mechanical and mechatronic systems, automated systems and robotic devices, heat transfer processes, thermodynamic and combustion systems and fluid and thermal energy systems.

The graduates are highly sought after by industry, employed by large, medium and small engineering organisations, both locally and nationally.

Career opportunities

Engineer

Engineering project officer

Maintenance engineer

Mechanical engineer

Printing engineer

Researcher

Scheduling engineer

Control systems engineer

Engineering development officer

Engineering technical officer

Manufacturing engineer

Mechanical production process engineer

Process engineer

Rotating equipment engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Materials in Engineering

Engineering Design and Drafting

Engineering Mechanics

Modelling and Change
Signals and Systems
Mechanics of Solids

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-07 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-02-23 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

50

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ballarat, Australia

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 53 other Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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50

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60

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 116397K

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with final-year mathematics courses, or overseas equivalent.

Overall Academic IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent

Year 12 applicants will be ranked based on their ATAR and ATAR Adjustment Factors – e.g. Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) and Subject Adjustments. (Applicable to onshore international students)

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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Tuition Fee

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International

39500 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39500 AUD per year during 48 months.
National

9314 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9314 AUD per year during 48 months.

National students: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Living costs for Ballarat

1260 - 2250 AUD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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