Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
About this course
Develop specialised technical knowledge in mechanical engineering, gaining an advanced understanding of the design of mechanical components, whole machines, mechanical systems and mechanical processes.
Who is it for?
The Master of Engineering is tailored for qualified engineers seeking to develop specialised technical knowledge in mechanical engineering.
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Career paths
Graduates will have achieved the higher levels of specialisation necessary to excel in their chosen field.
Professional engineering skills developed throughout the course will reflect current industry standards in order to provide graduates with enhanced opportunities for advancement in their careers.
New opportunities to progress into areas such as research and innovation in their field will also be possible following the completion of this course.
What you’ll study
The Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) is a postgraduate coursework degree that will help you develop specialised technical knowledge in mechanical engineering.
You will complete
- 7 x core and elective Mechanical Engineering units, with the option to specialise in Computational Engineering, Energy and the Environment, Materials Science and Engineering, or Thermofluids Engineering
- 2 x Engineering Management and Leadership units
- 2 x project or research pathway units
- 1 x elective unit
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Why study with us?
- We're ranked 25th globally for engineering and computer science (2023 Shanghai Ranking of Academic Subjects).
- We are a top 20 university globally (2025 QS World University Rankings)
- We’ve invested over $200m into our new engineering and technology precinct to support leading research and student learning.
- Access to more than 1200 industry, not-for-profits and government partners to gain real-world work experience before you graduate.
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Admission criteria
Qualifications
Mandatory for course entry
To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have:
- an Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree in the relevant discipline with a credit average (65 percent) or equivalent qualification, or
- an Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree in the relevant discipline or equivalent, and five years relevant professional work experience, or
- the relevant University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Engineering or Graduate Certificate in Engineering with a credit average (65 percent).
English language requirements
Mandatory for course entry
You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study with us. Find out which requirements are applicable to you below:
How to apply
Submit application
Submit an application through our portal.
Closing dates
Semester 1
31 January of the commencing year.
Semester 2
15 July of the commencing year.