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Engineering Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Program outlines

UNSW School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering offers a range of standard, four-year degree programs.

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UNSWÌýSchool of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering offers a range of standard, four-year degree programs.ÌýAs well as combined and concurrent programs, mostÌýthatÌýcan be started from either the start of the year or mid-year.ÌýExplore ourÌýUndergraduate optionsÌýandÌýlearnÌýwhat eachÌýspecialisationÌýentails.Ìý

There are 4ÌýspecialisationsÌýavailable to choose fromÌýatÌýBachelor level.ÌýAll with matching streamsÌýdesigned to enable you to complete your degree in the shortest possible time. There areÌýseveralÌýoptions available for whicheverÌýspecialisationÌýyou are interested in.ÌýBrowseÌýthe streams below toÌýfindÌýmore information on each program.Ìý

The streams above areÌýmadeÌýupÌýof aÌýrangeÌýof core coursesÌýcombined withÌýelectives to cater to your interests and strengths. Throughout your program you canÌýundertake courses from up to three different types of electives, depending on your program and plan.ÌýFindÌýoutÌýmore information aboutÌýdisciplinaryÌýelectivesÌýto better plan your study.ÌýÌý

Flexible study optionsÌýÌý

All students in the standard engineering streams (ÌýorÌýÌýif you commenced before 2015),Ìýwith the exception ofÌýMechatronics, share the first two years. These involve basic:Ìý

  • ScienceÌý
  • MathematicsÌý
  • EngineeringÌýÌý
  • Design conceptsÌý
  • VisualisationÌýÌý
  • Analysis coursesÌý

We suggest that during your first two years of study at UNSW, you consider your options in terms of interests, personal strengths, and job prospects in various industries.Ìý

First year of engineering studyÌý

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program includes a Flexible First Year stream. This stream is designed for those studentsÌýknow they want to be anÌýengineer butÌýare unsure which direction to takeÌýuntil the end of Year 1.ÌýÌý

The first year of engineering study has a common core of courses, plus a wide choice of electives which allows you to studyÌýa number ofÌýareas that appeal to you without making a formal commitment until the end of your first year.ÌýÌýÌý

Engineering graduatesÌýÌý

Our graduatesÌýhave a reputation for combining excellent fundamental knowledge of engineering with practical relevance to industry. The extensive range of degrees available allows a great deal of flexibility in the choice of career and the relevant industry.ÌýÌý

While most graduates start their careers at a technical level, surveys have shown that a high proportion progress to management roles. Senior executives in many industries are graduates from this School.