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2008 | 2009

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with Bachelor of Economics B.E(Me)/Ec
2008

Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 5 years (full time)
Degree: Double Degree

Program Outline

Mechanical Engineering is concerned with the management of people and resources, the development and use of new technologies and the design and development of new processes and products, which mainly involve 'things that move', such as motor vehicles, aircraft systems, engines, pumps, gas turbines, industrial plants, airconditioning/refrigeration systems, manufacturing processes, building services and even space stations. Mechanical engineers offer expertise in the fields of combustion, noise and vibration control, energy technology, vibrations, control systems, robotics, quality management, bioengineering, aeronautics or fluid mechanics, water supply, mining, manufacturing, production planning, maintenance planning, consumer product design, pollution control and new materials. 

A combined degree for Mechanical Engineering is available with the Bachelor of Economics (stream code 232).

The study of economics at the University of Adelaide will help you understand how a market economy works. It will also help you to develop other important employment skills - critical and logical thinking, evaluation of argument and evidence, knowing where and how to find information, working with initiative and in teams, and communicating both orally and in writing. These are the skills that employers constantly say they look for in graduates.

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Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic ? and international ? students.

Domestic

Selection criteria: ?
2007 Commonwealth-supported TER: 80.7
2007 Fee-paying TER: 80
Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
Prerequisites: ? SACE Stage 2 Math. Studies & Physics + one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry; IB - either Maths & Physics (HL) or Chemistry, Physics and Math. Methods (SL)
How to apply: ?
SATAC Code: 314931
Application and Admission
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees: ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $8,499
Australian Full-fee place: $17,600
General enquiries: Student Centre

International

Selection criteria: ?
IELTS Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6
How to apply:
Annual tuition fees: ? International student place: $19,850
General enquiries: Student Centre
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Level I

Semester 1

Semester 2

* Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in Maths IMA followed by Maths IA and Maths IB in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1.

Level II

Semester 1

  • MECH ENG 2018 Design Practice (3 units)
  • MATHS 2xxx Engineering Mathematics I (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG 1009 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IA (3 units)
  • ECON 1000 Principles of Macroeconomics I (3 units)

Semester 2

  • MECH ENG 2019 Dynamics & Control I (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 2002 Stress Analysis & Design (3 units)
  • MATHS 2xxx Engineering Mathematics II (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 2011 Mechatronics IM (includes Workshop Practical) (3 units)
Level III

Semester 1

Semester 2

  • MECH ENG xxxx Engineering Systems Design & Communication (3 units)
  • MECH ENG xxxx Engineering Aerodynamics (3 units)
  • ECON 2507 Intermediate Macroeconomics II (3 units)
  • ECON 2506 Intermediate Microeconomics II (3 units)
Level IV

Semester 1

  • ECON 2504 Intermediate Econometrics II (3 units)
  • Level II Economics Course (3 units)
  • Level III Economics Courses (6 units)

Semester 2

  • Level III Economics Courses (12 units)
Level V

Semester 1

  • MECH ENG 4007 A/B Mechanical Honours Project Level IV OR
    MECH ENG xxxx A/B Mechanical Design Project Level IV Part I (3 units)
  • MECH ENG xxxx Sustainability & the Environment (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 3020 Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics (3 units)
  • Elective (3 units)

Semester 2

  • MECH ENG 4007 A/B Mechanical Honours Project Level IV OR
    MECH ENG xxxx A/B Mechanical Design Project Level IV Part 2 (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 4038 Engineering Management & Quality Systems (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 3028 Dynamics & Control 2 (3 units)
  • APP MTH xxxx Numerical Methods (3 units)
Electives

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Career Opportunities

The double degree combination provides future engineers with the skills base they will need in management positions.

Potential careers

Manager / Business Management, Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Pollution Control Engineer, Power Generation Engineer, Aircraft Engineer, Remote Sensing and GIS, Reservoir Engineer, Structural Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Drilling Engineer, Mining Engineer, Vehicle Engineer, Vibrations Engineer, Water Resources Engineer, Designer

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