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Bachelor of Engineering Technology Major Mechanical Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 19200
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 12/75
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 21360
  • On-campus
    AUD 24080

What will I study?

Practical experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete practical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
1 x Major 24
Plus 4-6 Practice courses (0 units value) 0
Total 24


Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.

Year 1 Courses:
CIV1501Engineering Statics
ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications
ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving
ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis
ENM1600Engineering Mathematics
MEC1201Engineering Materials 
MEC2304Solid Modelling
Year 2 Courses: 
ELE1801Electrical Technology
ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society
MEC2101Thermodynamics
MEC2106Introduction to Thermo-Fluids
MEC2202Manufacturing Processes
MEC2301Design of Machine Elements
MEC2402Stress Analysis
MEC2405Machine Dynamics 
One Elective - see Electives
Year 3 Courses: 
ENG3003Engineering Management
ENG3111Technology Design Project
MEC3203Materials Technology
MEC3204Production Engineering
MEC3303System Design
Two Electives - see Electives
Practice Courses:
ENG1901Engineering Practice 1
ENG3909Work Experience - Technologist
MEC2901Mechanical Practice 1
MEC2902Mechanical Practice 2
MEC3903Mechanical Practice 3 
MEC3904Mechanical Practice 4 
Electives:
AGR2302Agricultural Machinery 
CIV2502Structural and Building Technology
CIV2503Structural Design I
ELE1301Computer Engineering
ELE1502Electronic Circuits 
ELE3803Electrical Plant
ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management 
MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I
MEC4104Energy Technology
ENV4204Environmental Technology

Other majors

The other majors for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology are: Agricultural, Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Infrastructure Management and Power.