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Mechanical Engineering

Course overview

A postgraduate specialisation in Mechanical Engineering will provide you with an advanced understanding of the design of mechanical components, whole machines, mechanical systems and mechanical processes.

You will learn how to analyse mechanical design, using the principles of motion, energy, and force to ensure the safety and reliability of products, and you will understand how efficient systems and processes support the manufacture of products at a competitive cost.

Areas of study include advanced computational fluid analysis, advanced materials, combustion and computational nanotechnology.

This degree has been given full accreditation at the level of Professional Engineering by the industry governing body, Engineers Australia.

Course requirements

Candidates for the Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) complete 144 credit points as listed in the unit of study table.

They also complete 12 weeks of practical experience.

For more information on units of study and degree program requirements visit CUSP (https://cusp.sydney.edu.au).