Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)
Accredited by Engineers Australia, this degree provides the platform for a rewarding career in the global engineering industry, offering specialisations in civil, electrical, mechanical and mining engineering.
Course essentials
ATAR
60
Entry requirements
Credit
Study mode
Duration
Start dates
01 March 2027
26 July 2027
Locations
Course overview
Invent new products, design innovative machines and change the way humans interact with mechanics.
Become a professional engineer who is an expert in planning, designing, and managing engineering projects. Invent new products, design innovative tools, and change how humans interact with machines. Learn about energy by studying thermodynamics, and practice automation by exploring industrial robots. In your final year, pursue your interest area with your own unique engineering project.
All online students are required to attend on campus block labs.
IT requirements
To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.
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The fine print
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.
School department
Engineering
Course co-ordinator
Truong Phung
Career paths
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by Engineers Australia.
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fee information
Commonwealth Supported Places are subsidised by the Australian Government. The tuition fee is called the student contribution amount. The indicative fee above is based on a typical first-year enrolment for this course and should be used as a guide only. For 0.5 EFTSL (60 credit point) courses the certificate fee is displayed. Your fee will depend on the units you chose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved credit you receive.
How it's calculated
The government sets the fee each year. The amount depends on the discipline area and band of each unit. 2026 annual student contribution amounts for 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) range from $4,738 (Band 1) to $17,399 (Band 4). The sample course structure below link to the EFTSL, Band and fee for each unit or you can use our unit search to find these details.
Other fees
You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Fee assistance
If you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, you can defer the payment of all or part of your student contribution fee. If you’re also eligible for a SA-HELP loan, you can defer your SSAF payment too. You won’t have to start paying either loan back until your income reaches the compulsory repayment threshold.
Scholarships
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Course details
Start dates
Semester 2, 2026
20 July 2026
Locations
Mt Helen (on campus)
Semester 1, 2027
1 March 2027
Locations
Mt Helen (on campus)
Semester 2, 2027
26 July 2027
Locations
Mt Helen (on campus)
Information
- Our Mt Helen, SMB, Camp St and Gillies St campuses are located in Ballarat.
Contact hours
You’d be looking at about 25-30 hours per week (if you’re full time), but this includes on-campus classes and self-directed study (i.e. homework).
Work integrated learning
This course provide you with real experience in your chosen profession, through our Co-operative Industry Placement model.
You will undertake a minimum of 60 days (450 hours) paid placement relevant to your studies - contributing directly to course credits.
This can be completed full time over one semester, part time over an extended period or in blocks embedded into your subjects. Federation University Co-op offers flexibility to suit your existing work, personal and study commitments.
Sample course structure
Here’s what the course structure could look like. It’s just an example (so don’t use it for enrolment). Interested in the details? You can find current course structure or select a single unit name below to find out what it’s about and how much it costs.
- Computational Skills for Engineers15 credit pointsENGRG1001
- Physics for Engineers 115 credit pointsENGRG1002
- Engineering Design 115 credit pointsENGRG1003
- Applied Mathematics 115 credit pointsMATHS1100
- Professional Identity (Engineering)15 credit pointsCOOPE1001
- Physics for Engineers 215 credit pointsENGRG1004
- Engineering Design 215 credit pointsENGRG1005
- Applied Mathematics 215 credit pointsMATHS2100
- Solid Mechanics15 credit pointsENGRG2301
- Thermodynamics15 credit pointsENGRG2304
- Engineering Computer Applications and Interactive Design15 credit pointsENGRG2307
Elective
- Engineering Dynamics15 credit pointsENGRG2303
- Fluid Mechanics15 credit pointsENGRG2302
- Applied Mathematics 315 credit pointsMATHS3100
Elective
- Co-operative Placement 1 (Engineering)30 credit pointsCOOPE2011
- Engineering Materials and Manufacturing15 credit pointsENGRG3303
Elective
- Co-operative Placement 2 (Engineering)30 credit pointsCOOPE2012
- Industrial Automation and IoT15 credit pointsENGRG3304
Elective
- Engineering Design Project15 credit pointsENGRG4001
- Engineering Capstone Project 115 credit pointsENGRG4002
- Control System Engineering15 credit pointsENGRG4201
- Modelling and Simulation in Engineering15 credit pointsENGRG9101
- Engineering Capstone Project 230 credit pointsENGRG4003
- Design of Mechanical Systems15 credit pointsENGRG4302
- Energy Conversion15 credit pointsENGRG4301
Entry requirements
Entry requirements (year 12)
- • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Mathematics: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Maths: General Mathematics.
• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English.
Entry requirements (non year 12)
Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study
The applicant will be evaluated case by case basis based on how they meet entry requirement to the degree based on their previous VCE studies or equivalent
Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study
VET applicants must have a cognate Cert IV in Engineering + pathway mathematics unit 'Introduction to Technical Maths' from the Federation University Foundation Access Studies (FAST) course.
Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience
Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will be evaluated case by case basis and appropriate pathway will be recommended.
English language requirements
Overall Academic IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent
How you apply will depend on your current situation – school leaver, tertiary background or life experience – and whether you’re also applying for courses at other institutions. Visit our how to apply page to find out more.
Ready to fill out your application? You might need these codes:
- VTAC application
- Yes
- VTAC code
- 3700512101 - Mt Helen (on campus)
- Direct application
- Yes
- Federation University code
- EN8
Applicants who meet a score of at least 20 in any English but do not meet the requirement for Mathematics can alternatively complete EDMTH1000 Introduction to Technical Mathematics unit offered by the Federation University Australia Pathways program prior to admission into the degree.
Admission pathways for applicants without a year 12 qualification
1.Completion of a Diploma of Engineering (Higher Education) at Federation University Australia
2.Completion of a cognate certificate IV in engineering in addition to a pathway mathematics unit “Introduction to Technical Maths” by Federation University Australia’s Foundation Access Studies (FAST) course
3.Completion of a cognate Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Engineering at a TAFE provider
4.Completion of Federation University Australia’s Foundation Access Studies (FAST) course
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