Future Students

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineers design, develop, manufacture, install, manage and sell all kinds of equipment and processes, such as electrical generators, petroleum, mining, manufacturing and other plants (including robots and computer control systems), engines and pumps.

Mechanical engineers are in demand all over the world. Over the years, our mechanical engineering graduates from UWA have developed an excellent reputation and are in great demand; many companies interview mechanical engineering students on campus and offer jobs up to seven months before the end of final year.

Level 1
When you start your mechanical engineering course at UWA, you will do a first year common with Mechatronics, Materials, Civil, Environmental and Resource Engineering students. You will be introduced to engineering dynamics, statics, electrical fundamentals and computer technology, as well as improving your skills in maths and physics

Level 2
In Level 2 you will be building your knowledge in a variety of engineering subjects and mathematics. You will get practical experience in our laboratories, including computer-aided design (CAD), and the opportunity to dismantle, re-assemble and run an engine in one afternoon!

Level 3
In third year, you will be increasing your knowledge and skills in a number of professional areas, including design and manufacture, and developing communication skills in seminars. You can choose some optional specialised courses and you will be starting practical project work. If you do a CEED project, you will also commence your major project, completing it as your fourth year project.

Level 4
In your final year, you will study the environment and engineering ethics in common with all engineering streams, a substantial engineering project, and select from a variety of more specialised mechanical engineering topics. As in third year, you will be improving your communication skills in class seminars.

During the Bachelor of Engineering, you will also complete at least 12 weeks full time (or equivalent part time) of professional work experience.

You can study Mechical Engineering as part of a Bachelor of Engineering or you can combine your Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with:

• Arts
• Commerce
• Science (in Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Technology, Materials Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, Mathematical Statistics, Physics or Pure Mathematics)
• Computer Science
• Music

Career opportunities

Over the years our mechanical engineering graduates have earned an excellent reputation working in aerospace, aeronautics, marine and automotive design and testing, resource development and energy supply, building services, manufacturing and transport and the design and manufacture of medical equipment.

Past UWA Mechanical Engineering graduates have been employed by: Monadelphous Group Ltd, Worley Pty Ltd, Kailis & France Food, Clough Engineering, Kvaerner Process Systems, Toyota Motor Corp, Intec Engineering, Macquarie Bank, Poynton Partners, KJ Beer Pty Ltd, Furmanite Australia, BHP Billiton, JP Kenny, CBI Constructors, Technip Coflexip, Leighton Contractors

Professional Accreditation
The Mechanical Engineering programme within the Bachelor of Engineering is fully accredited by the Institute of Engineers Australia, ensuring recognition in Australia and in many overseas countries