Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)

About the course

Covers design, dynamics, thermofluids and manufacturing to engineer mechanical systems and products across multiple industries. The Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) (Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree) curriculum develops core academic skills, critical thinking, and discipline-specific foundations needed for progression into higher-level university study.

Career outcome

Leads to mechanical engineer, design engineer and project engineer roles in manufacturing, energy, transport, consulting and services. Graduates can progress to further degree pathways and entry-level opportunities connected to Engineering – Other, including roles that value analytical thinking, communication, and digital competency.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)