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Degree Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

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RMIT University

300

in world overall ranking*

30

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This degree apprenticeship lets you work for an industry partner while studying mechanical engineering at RMIT. Over five years you complete two mechanical engineering qualifications through on-campus learning and paid, structured workplace experience. The program is designed to build professional capability while you apply engineering theory to real projects, supported by RMIT and the employer throughout the apprenticeship in mechanical engineering. The programme develops engineering knowledge and technical skills aligned with its qualification level and industry expectations.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue mechanical engineering roles that blend design, analysis and practical implementation in industry settings. Career pathways may include mechanical engineer, graduate engineer, project or production engineer, maintenance or reliability engineer, and roles in advanced manufacturing and related sectors. The apprenticeship model strengthens job readiness through extended workplace experience aligned to a mechanical engineering qualification. Preparing graduates for engineering-related roles and further study pathways matched to the programme level.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$9,000 per year

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Information

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Full-time 5 years years

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February

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Melbourne City

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degree-apprenticeship-in-mechanical-engineering

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconLPDP-RMIT SCHOLARSHIP

100% of tuition fees

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

tick iconRMIT READY BURSARY

20% of tuition fees

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