The aim of this master program is to provide students with specialised skills in mechanical engineering technology, catering to the growing needs of the mechanical engineering industry.
This master’s qualification will equip you with the necessary skills to address the demands of the modern mechanical engineering industry. Students with a background in mechanical, mechatronics, materials, industrial, production, manufacturing, robotics, instrumentation & control, agriculture, marine, mining, oil & gas, aeronautical, aerospace, chemical, process, plant, automobile and renewable engineering will be particularly well-placed to benefit from this program as it is designed to prepare you for further career development in the mechanical design and maintenance industries. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest and developing technologies in mechanical engineering.
Completing a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) offers several benefits that can enhance your professional and personal growth. Here are five key benefits:
These benefits collectively offer a transformative educational experience that can significantly impact your career trajectory, opening doors to new opportunities and empowering you to make meaningful contributions to the field of mechanical engineering.
The Master of Engineering (Mechanical) is a comprehensive two-year program that includes 12 units, each dedicated to crucial aspects of mechanical engineering. These units cover design, failure analysis, materials, heat transfer, hydraulics, pneumatics, fluid machines, process engineering, advanced fluid dynamics, gas turbines, advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, computer aided design and manufacturing, finite element method, aerodynamics, data analytics and green energy technologies. The curriculum is crafted to enhance your existing knowledge while introducing sophisticated concepts and techniques relevant to modern mechanical engineering.
The program emphasizes the core competencies and skills necessary for mechanical engineers, equipping you with the expertise in mechanical engineering technology and maintenance essential for industry demands. This degree aims to instil confidence and proficiency in graduates, preparing them to excel as professional mechanical engineers.
A key component of the program is a capstone Project Thesis, which synthesizes the knowledge gained throughout the course. This project not only deepens your understanding but also enhances your creativity and design-thinking skills, qualities highly valued by employers. Graduates will have a competitive edge in the job market, well-prepared to engage with employers, clients, consultants, and peers. The final Project Thesis requires significant personal autonomy and accountability, reinforcing the skills and knowledge developed in earlier units. This research project promotes critical evaluation, creativity, and initiative, allowing you to critically assess current practices in the mechanical engineering field.
The program is composed of 13 units. These units cover a range of aspects to provide you with maximum practical coverage in the field of Mechanical Engineering. Please refer to the current teach-out program structure here.
Online Delivery
Year One
| Term | Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
| MME501A | Design and Failure Analysis of Materials | 3 | |
| MME502A | Heat Transfer | 3 | |
| Term 1 | MME503A | Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 3 |
| MME504A | Pumps, Compressors, Turbines and Drives | 3 | |
| MME505A | Process Engineering | 3 | |
| MXX507 | Professional Engineering Management | 3 | |
| Term 2 | MME506A | Advanced Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| Elective 1* | Choose any 1 from the ‘Elective Units for 1st Year’ list | 3 | |
| Year Two | |||
| MME602A | Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing | 3 | |
| MME603A | Finite Element Method | 3 | |
| Term 1 | MXX601 | Engineering Practice and Key Research Methods | 3 |
| Elective 2* | Choose any 1 from the ‘Elective Units for 2nd Year’ list | 3 | |
| Term 2 | ME700 | Project Thesis | 12 |
| *Elective Units for 1st Year | |||
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points | |
| MME511A | Materials for Engineers | 3 | |
| MME508A | Industrial Gas Turbines | 3 | |
| MME509A | Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Automation | 3 | |
| *Elective Units for 2nd Year | |||
| MME604A | Introduction to Aerodynamics | 3 | |
| MME605A | Green Energy Technologies for Vehicles | 3 | |
| MME606A | Data Analytics for Engineering Applications | 3 | |
| Additional Mandatory Units | |||
| BXX001 | Hands-on Workshop 1 | 0 | |
| BXX002 | Hands-on Workshop 2 | 0 | |
| BXX003 | Hands-on Workshop 3 | 0 | |
| BXX004 | Hands-on Workshop 4 | 0 | |
| MXX001 | Professional Practice Hands-on Workshop | 0 | |
| MXX510 | Professional Experience | 0 | |
To gain entry into this program, we require applicants to hold:
1. A recognized 3-year bachelor degree* in an engineering qualification in a congruent** field of practice; OR
2. An EIT Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree* in a congruent** field of practice; OR
3. A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) that is recognized under the Washington Accord or by Engineers Australia, in a congruent**, or a different field of practice at the discretion of the Admissions Committee; OR
4. A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent)* that is not recognized under the Washington Accord, in a congruent** field of practice to this program; AND
5. An appropriate level of English Language Proficiency equivalent to an English pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education, or an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual band less than 6.0), or equivalent as outlined in the EIT Admissions Policy.
* With integrated compulsory twelve-week professional industry experience, training or project work of which six weeks are directly supervised by a professional/eligible professional engineer as determined by EIT.
** All applicants must have evidence of mechanical exposure at undergraduate level and/or work experience. Congruent field of practice means one of the following with adequate Mechanical Engineering content including fundamentals of Fluid-Mechanics (Alternative names: Fluid-Power-Engineering/Fluid-Machines/Hydraulics-Pneumatics/ Aerodynamics/ Computational-Fluid-Dynamics/Thermo-fluids AND Thermodynamics (Alternative names: Thermal Engineering/Heat & Mass Transfer/Heat-Power-Engineering/Aircraft-Propulsion/ Thermo-fluids)
(fields not listed below to be considered by the Dean and the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis):
· Mechanical Engineering
· Mechanical and Material Systems
· Materials Engineering
· Mechatronics Engineering or Systems
· Production Engineering
· Industrial Engineering
· Robotics
· Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
· Manufacturing and Management Systems
· Metallurgical Engineering
· Materials Engineering
· Industrial Automation Engineering
· Instrumentation, Control, and Automation
· Agricultural Engineering/Technology
· Marine/Ocean Engineering
· Mining Engineering
· Oil and Gas Engineering
· Aeronautical Engineering
· Aerospace Engineering
· Plant Engineering
· Chemical and Process Engineering
· Automobile/Automotive Engineering
· Renewable Energy Engineering
· Environmental Engineering
· Nanotechnology
Please note: meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry to our programs. Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please check the Documentation Guidelines for your application.
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Like all Australian higher education providers and universities, EIT programs are accredited by the exacting standards of the Australian Government’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).
This course is classified as Level 9 under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
The online Master of Engineering (Mechanical) degree is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia.
Provisional accreditation means that the program meets the accreditation criteria to the extent possible at the time of the evaluation and will likely receive full accreditation when a representative group of graduates have emerged.
EIT has commenced the accreditation process for full recognition with Engineers Australia and achieved the provisional accreditation status. Once fully accredited, your qualification will be an internationally recognized qualification which will allow you to work as a Professional Engineer in Australia and other Washington Accord signatory countries.
Find out more about country-specific accreditation and professional recognition.
Students should satisfy themselves through their own research with their local accreditation before commencing the program.
Potential job roles include engineering and management positions in the following areas of expertise:
This course may use the following software:
Due to ongoing unit and course reviews, software may change from the list provided. Learn more about the Practical Learning at EIT here
Our master’s degrees take 2 years to complete. The online master’s degrees are delivered on a part-time intensive basis over 2 terms, each of 12 weeks. Part-time students are expected to spend approximately 20 hours per week learning the program material, completing assessments and attending tutorials. After enrolment the maximum time allowed to complete all units is 5 years.
Any student has a right to appeal a decision of the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) or any member of the institute’s staff. EIT has a comprehensive Policy on Appeals and Grievances to assist students.
You must submit your application at least four weeks before the start date to be considered for your desired intake.
A census date is the date at which an enrolment is considered to be final. Any withdrawal you make after the study period census date will incur an academic penalty (for example, a fail grade) and a financial penalty (for example, no refund of your student contribution or tuition fees). See our current census dates.
