Master of Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering)

Continue to expand your knowledge through this degree to offer the best solutions to their sector. This degree allows a professional Mechanical Engineer to upgrade their skills and knowledge through rigorous and rewarding coursework that will prepare you for more specialised and senior roles and meet ongoing accreditation requirements.

A key element of the Master of Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) at UNSW is core disciplinary knowledge, advanced discplinary knowledge and an advanced research project. This postgraduate degree features complex, open-ended enquiry based projects to help you think laterally, tackle problems head on and develop the mindset to become a leader.

In this degree, you'll gain the theory, tools and strategies to design engineering systems and manage a product's full life-cycle. You'll gain advanced disciplinary knowledge and practical experience in areas of:

• Computer-aided design and manufacture
• Machine condition monitoring
• Acoustics and noise
• Composite materials and mechanics
• Solar thermal energy design
• Automobile engine technology

Through an extensive research project, you'll have the opportunity to extend your knowledge in a specific area of interest. The project enables students to gain valuable skills in project planning and management and learn methods to undertake the critical analysis, interpretation and communication of results.

Standout from other graduates in the job market with a degree from Australia's top-ranking Engineering faculty. In the 2020 Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, UNSW Mechanical Engineering ranked 1st in Australia and 35th in the world. As one of the largest mechanical engineering schools in Australia, we have more than 2,500 students and 90 staff members.

With our global academic standing and size, benefits from studying with us include:

• Our teaching staff and researchers have expertise in a diverse set of Mechanical Engineering disciplines: aerospace, mechanical, advanced manufacturing, mechatronics and robotics
• Cutting-edge facilities including laboratories specialising in robotics, energy storage, solar thermal energy and nuclear energy
• Our School is a research powerhouse for Mechanical Engineering with strengths in Energy Conversion and Storage, Engineered Medical Solutions and Robotics and Autonomous Systems
• Partnerships with industry leaders such as Australia Advanced Aerospace Technology, Delta V – Fusion Power Systems, Hyundai NGV, The Boeing Company and Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology

UNSW recognises professional experience. If you've worked in a relevant industry, you may be eligible for credit points that would allow you to complete the one-year, full-time program.

One-year accelerated program/ Stream A

You’ll need one of the following:

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, plus one year relevant professional experience.
• Honours degree or Graduate Diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

1.7 year program/ Stream B

You’ll need one of the following:

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline, with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.
• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, plus one year relevant professional experience.
• Honours degree or Graduate Diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

Stream C

You’ll need:

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

*It is expected that a Graduate Diploma will have been completed after an undergraduate degree.