The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, is an intensive program that provides students with a fundamental knowledge in the field. It is an integrated, professionally accredited, honours-level qualification that prepares students to engineer innovative, sustainable and practical solutions to multiple challenges.
Throughout the program, students learn about mechanical design, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, control, automation, materials, industrial management and more. In the final year, students undertake an individual research project to demonstrate their ability to carry out intensive studies successfully. Emphasis is placed on both theoretical understanding and practical work, and students are required to complete a significant amount of laboratory and workshop practice.
The degree is recognized nationally and internationally, providing graduates with opportunities in a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, defense, and more. Consequently, the program aims to enable students to become technologically advanced, innovative, and creatively endowed professionals to the industries.
Hands-on experience through internships, industrial training, and problem-based learning are integral parts of the program. The curriculum is regularly updated to ensure students learn the most modern technologies and concepts in the industry. The university provides excellent teaching and research facilities, and program graduates can gain membership in various reputable professional engineering bodies such as Engineers Australia.