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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

300799 v.2 Master of Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering)

MEngSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042176F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This master’s course is essentially a higher degree programme specifically designed for graduates with Bachelor of Mechanical engineering Degrees from overseas allowing them to acquire an Australian postgraduate qualification in mechanical engineering. This programme is not available for bachelor of mechanical engineering graduates from Australian universities. The course of study spans over one year or two teaching semesters involving 6 selected course units and supervised project work with a thesis. The study programme is available only on Full-time basis and requires students to undertake units equivalent to 100 credit points per semester of study.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Applicants for consideration must have Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree at honours level (or equivalent) from a recognised overseas university. Mechanical engineering graduates from Australian universities are not eligible to apply. The Department may evaluate applications from graduates in other mechanically-related engineering disciplines, but such cases will be considered on a case-by-case basis for admission.

Recognition of Prior Learning

The recognition of prior learning is not available for this course except through articulation arrangements with overseas universities. Previous work experience is not counted towards recognition of prior learning.

Duration and Availability

This is a fee-paying, one year (two-semester) full-time course. Students must enrol in units equivalent to not less then 100 credit points per each semester. Two intakes are offered each year, in January and July.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase textbooks, and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
300778 v.2   Engineering Project 631 8.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
300775 v.2   Engineering Project 632 8.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
300764 v.2   Machinery Vibration Analysis 631 3.0 25.0
300769 v.2   Industrial Heat Transfer 631 3.0 25.0
300771 v.2   Materials for Severe Environments 631 4.0 25.0
310147 v.2   Mechanical Measurements 631 5.0 25.0
310659 v.1   Design Methodology 631 3.0 25.0
312723 v.1   Sustainable Energy Systems and Technologies 631 4.0 25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
300763 v.2   Engineering Noise Control 631 5.0 25.0
300767 v.2   Finite Element Modelling 631 5.0 25.0
300773 v.2   Contemporary Dynamic Modelling 631 4.0 25.0
312163 v.1   Industrial Fluid Mechanics 632 5.0 25.0
312164 v.1   Engineering Design for Manufacturing 632 4.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2012 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2012 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.