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Master of Engineering Practice Major Mechanical Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • Distance
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • 1.5 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 12 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 18740
We're sorry but this program is not currently available for international students.

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
5 x Core courses 7
plus 2 - 5 Technical courses 5
plus 1 x Practical course 0
Total 12

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

Core Courses:
ENG3103Engineering Problem Solving Computations
ENG8300Self-Assessment Portfolio 
ENG8311Workplace Portfolio Part 1 1
ENG8312Workplace Portfolio Part 2 1
MAT1502Engineering Mathematics 2 
Mechanical Engineering Major  
Technical Courses:Select a maximum of five units from the following:
MEC2401 Dynamics I 
MEC3102 Fluid Mechanics 
MEC3203 Materials Technology 
MEC3204 Production Engineering 
MEC3302 Computational Mechanics in Design 
MEC3303 System Design 
MEC4103 Heat Transfer 
plus the following practice course: 
MEC3904 Mechanical Practice 4 

 

Other majors

The other majors available for the Master of Engineering Practice are: Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Power Systems and Structural.

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