Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
A foundation for advanced engineering
Mechanical engineers design and develop materials, processes and products, from prosthetic limbs and robots to motor vehicles, aircrafts and space stations.
Our Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) is suited to engineering graduates and working engineers with relevant experience.
What will you do?
The program acts as a foundational year for the Master of Engineering (Mechanical). It’s designed to upskill students for advanced studies and career opportunities. You will:
- practise structural design
- study applied aerodynamics and thermodynamics
- learn all about solid mechanics, heat transfer, dynamics and control
- develop skills for research, communication, critical thinking, business and management.
Note: If you’re currently enrolled in the master program and wish to exit with the graduate diploma, see the academic requirements for this degree.
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Entry Requirements
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information for this program.
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Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent in a related discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.5 |
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How to Apply
Fees and Scholarships
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| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $43,500
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Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Career Readiness
Mechanical engineers have great employment prospects both locally and globally. They offer expertise in the fields of combustion, noise and vibration control, energy technology, control systems, robotics, quality management, bioengineering, aeronautics, fluid mechanics, water supply, mining, manufacturing, production planning, maintenance planning, consumer product design, pollution control and new materials.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Aircraft Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Noise Control Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Degree Structure
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Related Degrees
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Last updated: Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023
