mechanical engineers lend their expertise to almost every industry sector imaginable. they are instrumental in the design, development, production and maintenance of the products and systems that enable people's lives and will be needed for future challenges in society. not only will this internationally recognized course prepare students to be an industry-ready professional engineer, it provides them with practical experience using advanced technologies in deakin university's multi-million-dollar engineering precinct.

no matter what industry sectors or technologies spark students' interest, deakin university provides the ultimate training ground to design, construct and test their ideas. they will have access to the same tools as industry professionals and work alongside professional engineers on projects that inspire their creativity. students will also have ample opportunity to develop their ability to communicate, collaborate and thrive in teams and in their future career.

mechanical engineers are crucial to the design and development of the systems, devices and machinery that power people's lives, including complex products like biomedical devices, electric cars, automated or robotics equipment and renewable energy systems.

by studying deakin university’s bachelor of mechanical engineering (honours), students will be able to confidently apply principles of technology and science to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. they will learn the design, engineering and entrepreneurial skills required to develop and run the complex mechanical systems, devices and machines of the future.

this highly sought-after skill set allows students to transition into a variety of engineering roles, from automotive manufacturing and robotics design, assistive technology necessary in the health sector or through to engineering spacecraft's fit for deep space. graduates can expect to gain employment in supplier companies, leading manufacturing and design companies, aircraft, ship building, automotive, aerospace and biomedical areas.

during the course students will cover core mechanical disciplines including machine, structural and thermo-fluids design and industrial control, all while developing professional skills that make them more employable – like project management, communication and teamwork. importantly, throughout their degree they will put these skills into practice with frequent industry-linked experiences including:

project-oriented design-based learning (podbl) in collaboration with industry, means that practical, real-world learning experiences are woven throughout the duration of deakin university's engineering courses. and with a minimum of 30 days’ work experience in one or more organizations, students will gain insight into their future career options.

with an international skills shortage in the engineering industry, deakin university graduates are in demand both in australia and abroad. students can secure their future career by learning the design, development and production skills needed to work in a diverse range of industries that contribute to developing the systems of the future.