Why Study / Key Benefits

The Master of Engineering Science has a strong focus on independent research and builds on knowledge gained from an existing undergraduate engineering degree. Students develop specialised technical knowledge either in the same engineering discipline or a related discipline.

For the Mechanical Engineering specialisation, students develop knowledge in areas including:

• Surface engineering
• Industry 4.0
• Computer modelling
• Advanced CAD/CAM
• Manufacturing technologies
• Intelligent inspection
• Fluid mechanics
• Renewable energy
• Sustainability and life-cycle engineering

The course also develops:

• Information analysis
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Research planning
• Research execution

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The Master of Engineering Science contains four common core units plus Mechanical Engineering specialisation units.

Common core units:

1. Engineering Project Management – CSM80006 – 12.5 credit points
2. Professional Practice in Engineering – EAT80003 – 12.5 credit points
3. Engineering Master Major Thesis – ENG80002 – 50 credit points
4. Research Methods – ICT80011 – 12.5 credit points

Mechanical Engineering specialisation:

Core specialisation units:

• Surface Engineering – ADM80007 – 12.5 credit points
• Additive Manufacturing and Tooling Project – ADM80020 – 25 credit points
• Introduction to Industry 4.0 – MEE80003 – 12.5 credit points

Specialisation units:

• Advanced CAD/CAM – ADM80010 – 12.5 credit points
• Technology Management – ADM80012 – 12.5 credit points
• Intelligent Inspection Systems – ADM80014 – 12.5 credit points
• Computer Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation – ADM80015 – 12.5 credit points
• Renewable Energy – EEE80015 – 12.5 credit points
• Fluid Waves – MEE80001 – 12.5 credit points
• Sustainability and Life Cycle Engineering – MEE80002 – 12.5 credit points

Option units:

• Finite Element Methods and Applications – CVE80018 – 12.5 credit points
• Design of Smart Power Grids – EEE80020 – 12.5 credit points
• Virtual Instrumentation – EEE80021 – 12.5 credit points
• Engineering Postgraduate Internship – ENG80003 – 12.5 credit points

Swinburne specifies that students undertaking the Mechanical Engineering specialisation complete:

• 3 core specialisation units
• 5 specialisation units
• 1 option unit

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Master of Engineering Science currently provides six specialisation areas:

1. Advanced Manufacturing
2. Civil Engineering
3. Electrical Engineering
4. Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
5. Mechanical Engineering
6. Structural Engineering

Programme Highlights

• Master's-level postgraduate qualification.
• 200 credit points.
• Two years full-time.
• Hawthorn campus in Melbourne.
• CRICOS code 097335G.
• Six available engineering specialisations.
• Mechanical Engineering specialisation.
• Strong independent-research component.
• 50-credit-point Engineering Master Major Thesis.
• Industry-based projects.
• Practical workshops.
• Advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 content.
• CAD/CAM and computer modelling.
• Fluid mechanics-related study.
• Renewable energy and sustainability content.
• Potential pathway towards relevant Engineers Australia membership eligibility, subject to the graduate's individual circumstances.

Career Outcomes

Swinburne states that graduates can work as professional engineers in areas including mechanical systems and other engineering fields.

The Mechanical Engineering specialisation can provide relevant knowledge for career areas such as:

• Mechanical engineering
• Manufacturing systems design
• Mechanical systems design
• Advanced manufacturing
• CAD/CAM and engineering design
• Engineering modelling and simulation
• Industry 4.0
• Manufacturing technology
• Renewable energy
• Engineering inspection and quality
• Engineering project management
• Engineering research and development

International Student Visa Requirements

International students intending to study this course in Australia generally require a Student visa (subclass 500).

Swinburne confirms that international students in Australia holding Student visas must study full-time and on campus.

Key requirements from the Australian Department of Home Affairs include:

• Enrolment in a full-time CRICOS-registered course.
• Valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Genuine Student requirement.
• Health requirements.
• Character requirements.
• Australian Values Statement for applicants aged 18 or over.
• Evidence of sufficient financial capacity where required.
• Compliance with the conditions attached to the individual visa.