Mechanical and sustainable energy engineering enables the development of long-term solutions to meet the world’s rapidly growing energy needs using alternative energy sources such as wind, solar and biomass as well as sustainable energy production from existing sources such as coal and gas.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Sustainable Energy) specialises in the design of systems that use heat and fluid flow to generate energy. It includes the assessment of aerodynamics, structural loads, vibrations, thermal power and cooling cycles, combustion and automatic control. In addition to considering more sustainable, traditional forms of energy production, the degree is concerned with all possible renewable energy forms including wind, wave, tidal, solar, geothermal, hydro, pumped storage and biomass.

This degree is suitable for students interested in designing sustainable and renewable energy systems and in solving problems related to sustainability.

Graduates will develop the knowledge and skills necessary for designing sustainable and renewable energy systems and in solving problems related to sustainability.

The first two years of the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Sustainable Energy) are almost identical to Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with a strong emphasis on design and engineering science fundamentals. This allows students to build a solid foundation in core mechanical engineering skills and knowledge.

The third and fourth years build on the basic principles established in the first two years and focus on the design of systems that use heat and fluid to generate energy.

Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved practical experience.

Graduates will be qualified to work in a wide range of industries and will be well placed to work in careers that involve designing, developing and building renewable energy technologies that will sustain future generations.

However, being based on a mechanical engineering degree, graduates will retain flexibility in the choice of engineering industry for their careers. In most cases graduates will also be able to work wherever mechanical engineers are employed.

The objective of the undergraduate Mechanical and Sustainable Energy Engineering program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in the University Calendar.

The program is provisionally accredited as satisfying the necessary requirements for graduates to qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia.

Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved practical experience outside normal class time. Practical experience can be undertaken in Australia or overseas.

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