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


MEngSc(Curtin)

Introduction


This course is designed to allow a graduate in engineering to proceed to further studies in a particular field by means of advanced coursework and a project.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


A recognised Bachelor of Engineering degree at honours level. The Head of Department is prepared to consider applications from other graduates in engineering but admission in such cases may be subject to successful completion of a prescribed qualifying program.

Recognition of Prior Learning


Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability


This fee paying course is of one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. It is expected that candidates undertake part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year, in March and August.

Additional Course Expenses


Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

300778 v.2   Engineering Project 631 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

300775 v.2   Engineering Project 632 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
300763 v.2   Engineering Noise Control 631 3.0 25.0
300764 v.2   Machinery Vibration Analysis 631 3.0 25.0
300765 v.2   Rotordynamics 631 3.0 25.0
300766 v.2   Thermal Design and Optimisation 631 3.0 25.0
300767 v.2   Finite Element Modelling 631 3.0 25.0
300768 v.2   Energy Conversion 631 3.0 25.0
300769 v.2   Industrial Heat Transfer 631 3.0 25.0
300771 v.2   Materials for Severe Environments 631 2.0 25.0
300773 v.2   Contemporary Dynamic Modelling 631 3.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y  
2004 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.



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