Set your career in motion with one of Australia’s most hands-on mechanical engineering degrees. With a strong focus on industry needs, you’ll graduate ready to contribute to a diverse range of industries.
‘One of my favourite aspects about my job is funding large power, renewable and utility projects. My engineering degree taught me how to solve complex problems efficiently and logically. One piece of advice I would give to engineering students is to always understand the bigger picture in what you do.’
John Lau, Managing Director, Natural Resources and Energy Transition Investment Banking, Bank of America Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)/Master of Engineering
BMW internships in Germany
‘While I chose to attend QUT specifically for the industry focus and practical philosophy, I would never have expected it to take me to the other side of the world to work with a company like BMW. The scale, precision and commitment to quality was unlike anything we had seen before. Travelling between plants and learning about the production philosophies and plant design, and how this reflected BMW's commitment to transformation and innovation is something that will always stick with me.’
Kilian Frunz, BMW intern Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) and Bachelor of Design (Industrial)
Diverse skillsets
‘I chose to study Mechanical Engineering at QUT as they are widely renowned for their hands-on learning approach. From day one, I’ve been encouraged to think like an engineer and develop my problem-solving skills. I was pleasantly surprised by how versatile an engineering degree is and the wide range of career paths it can lead to. During my studies, I have worked as a risk consultant by helping clients identify and develop solutions to mitigate a wide variety of risks.’
Shannon Wong Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) / Bachelor of Business (Finance)
Industry experience while you study
‘I’ve been able to work as a mechanical engineer in the mining and medical industries while studying at the same time. From designing piping systems for minerals processing facilities, to using computational programs to check the safety of devices used in hospitals, I have been able to apply my technical knowledge to real-world problems before graduating.’
Lauren Brooks Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)
Formula One experience
'I was involved with QUT Motorsport and was fortunate to undertake an internship with Formula One. At QUT, there’s so many practical experiments you get to do yourself. The lecturers really involve you all the way through the design, testing, and performance phases of a project.'
Jaden Partridge, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) Performance and Simulation Engineer, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
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‘One of my favourite aspects about my job is funding large power, renewable and utility projects. My engineering degree taught me how to solve complex problems efficiently and logically. One piece of advice I would give to engineering students is to always understand the bigger picture in what you do.’
John Lau, Managing Director, Natural Resources and Energy Transition Investment Banking, Bank of America Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)/Master of Engineering
BMW internships in Germany
‘While I chose to attend QUT specifically for the industry focus and practical philosophy, I would never have expected it to take me to the other side of the world to work with a company like BMW. The scale, precision and commitment to quality was unlike anything we had seen before. Travelling between plants and learning about the production philosophies and plant design, and how this reflected BMW's commitment to transformation and innovation is something that will always stick with me.’
Kilian Frunz, BMW intern Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) and Bachelor of Design (Industrial)
Diverse skillsets
‘I chose to study Mechanical Engineering at QUT as they are widely renowned for their hands-on learning approach. From day one, I’ve been encouraged to think like an engineer and develop my problem-solving skills. I was pleasantly surprised by how versatile an engineering degree is and the wide range of career paths it can lead to. During my studies, I have worked as a risk consultant by helping clients identify and develop solutions to mitigate a wide variety of risks.’
Shannon Wong Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) / Bachelor of Business (Finance)
Industry experience while you study
‘I’ve been able to work as a mechanical engineer in the mining and medical industries while studying at the same time. From designing piping systems for minerals processing facilities, to using computational programs to check the safety of devices used in hospitals, I have been able to apply my technical knowledge to real-world problems before graduating.’
Lauren Brooks Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)
Formula One experience
'I was involved with QUT Motorsport and was fortunate to undertake an internship with Formula One. At QUT, there’s so many practical experiments you get to do yourself. The lecturers really involve you all the way through the design, testing, and performance phases of a project.'
Jaden Partridge, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) Performance and Simulation Engineer, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
BMW internships in Germany
‘While I chose to attend QUT specifically for the industry focus and practical philosophy, I would never have expected it to take me to the other side of the world to work with a company like BMW. The scale, precision and commitment to quality was unlike anything we had seen before. Travelling between plants and learning about the production philosophies and plant design, and how this reflected BMW's commitment to transformation and innovation is something that will always stick with me.’
Kilian Frunz, BMW intern Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) and Bachelor of Design (Industrial)
Pursue your dream career
'Mechanical engineering stood out to me not only for its intrinsic appeal but also for the diverse range of sectors and job opportunities it opens doors to. As I delved deeper into the program, I discovered the unique opportunity to pursue a medical engineering minor, aligning perfectly with my career goal of contributing to developing medical devices and engines.'
‘I chose to study Mechanical Engineering at QUT as they are widely renowned for their hands-on learning approach. From day one, I’ve been encouraged to think like an engineer and develop my problem-solving skills. I was pleasantly surprised by how versatile an engineering degree is and the wide range of career paths it can lead to. During my studies, I have worked as a risk consultant by helping clients identify and develop solutions to mitigate a wide variety of risks.’
Shannon Wong Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) / Bachelor of Business (Finance)
Industry experience while you study
‘I’ve been able to work as a mechanical engineer in the mining and medical industries while studying at the same time. From designing piping systems for minerals processing facilities, to using computational programs to check the safety of devices used in hospitals, I have been able to apply my technical knowledge to real-world problems before graduating.’
Lauren Brooks Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)
Formula One experience
'I was involved with QUT Motorsport and was fortunate to undertake an internship with Formula One. At QUT, there’s so many practical experiments you get to do yourself. The lecturers really involve you all the way through the design, testing, and performance phases of a project.'
Jaden Partridge, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) Performance and Simulation Engineer, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Highlights
Design and maintain systems and machinery across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, automotive, and renewable energy.
Benefit from our hands-on learning approach and develop the practical skills your future employers want in our advanced engineering labs, guided by our expert technical team.
Work on exciting projects with leading companies and apply your technical expertise to help solve real-world challenges.
Graduate with a highly regarded Honours qualification that’s recognised in Australia and overseas.
Combine your studies with a second major or double degree and expand your employment opportunities.
Extend your mechanical knowledge by joining QUT Motorsport Club, our official Formula SAE team, where you get to design, build and test electric and autonomous vehicles.
Highlights
Design and maintain systems and machinery across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, automotive, and renewable energy.
Benefit from our hands-on learning approach and develop the practical skills your future employers want in our advanced engineering labs, guided by our expert technical team.
Work on exciting projects with leading companies and apply your technical expertise to help solve real-world challenges.
Graduate with a highly regarded Honours qualification that’s recognised in Australia and overseas.
Combine your studies with a second major or double degree and expand your employment opportunities.
Extend your mechanical knowledge by joining QUT Motorsport Club, our official Formula SAE team, where you get to design, build and test electric and autonomous vehicles.
As a mechanical engineer, you’ll apply the latest technologies to design the machinery and mechanical systems of our future.
From electric cars and intelligent devices, to the large-scale machinery used in mining and manufacturing, you’ll apply your technical expertise to design smarter, more sustainable solutions.
Our mechanical engineering degree is strongly aligned with industry needs, which means you’ll graduate with the real-world knowledge and experience to step confidently into your future career.
With a hands-on learning approach, you’ll develop your skills in our advanced engineering labs, where you’ll work on real machinery (including our very own McLaren supercar engine!), guided by our expert technical team.
You’ll then apply when you learn through work placements with leading companies like Komatsu, and get involved in exciting projects where you’ll address real-world challenges.
You’ll graduate with a highly regarded Honours qualification that’s recognised in Australia and overseas.
Choose a second major or a double degree and pursue your interests while maximising your career opportunities.
Explore this course
What to expect
Mechanical engineering turns energy into power and motion. Mechanical engineers design, create, improve and maintain systems and machinery that are used for private and commercial purposes. They keep pace with technology and act as an interface between technology and society, playing an essential role contributing to the sustainable and future development of industry.
Explore your options
Your engineering degree features common units in the first year that combine broad foundation principles with a wide range of major choices, giving you flexibility and options before you choose your career specialisation.
Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is embedded in the curriculum and it is a core component for all engineering students. WIL allows you to graduate with a portfolio of professional skills that provides evidence of your professional competencies.
You are required to complete 60 days (equivalent to 450 hours) of approved work experience in the engineering environment as part of your work integrated learning.
Careers and outcomes
Careers and outcomes
As a mechanical engineer, you’ll design, develop and maintain the mechanical systems and machines we use in our own homes and across diverse industries such as manufacturing, mining, refrigeration and air-conditioning, transport and mechanical handling.
Professional recognition
This course has professional accreditation from Engineers Australia (EA). EA is a signatory to the Washington Accord, which permits graduates to work in various countries across the world. This course is recognised internationally in the engineering profession, giving our graduates more career opportunities overseas.
Possible careers
Aerospace avionics engineer
Automotive engineer
Consulting engineer
Energy engineer
Manufacturing engineer
Marine engineer
Mechanical engineer
Mining engineer
Quality engineer
Robotics engineer
Details and units
Engineering (Honours)
Your QUT Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree consists of 32 units (384 credit points) arranged as follows:
(a) Core units (96 credit points) consisting of:
60 credit points of First Year units:
Three core engineering units (36 credit points)
An introductory unit in engineering mathematics (12 credit points), chosen from a list of two units depending on the student's mathematical preparedness
Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (12 credit points)
And 36 credit points of Honours units:
Research Methods (12 credit points)
Project (24 credit points)
(b) A Major (216 credit points) consisting of:
Eleven bachelor-level major units in the major (132 credit points)
Five advanced Honours-level units in the major (60 credit points)
An Engineering Minor (a 4-unit sets of 48 credit points) from the options for your chosen Major
(d) Four QUT You units (24 credit points) of your choice.
Engineering (Honours)
Your QUT Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree consists of 32 units (384 credit points) arranged as follows:
(a) Core units (96 credit points) consisting of:
60 credit points of First Year units:
Three core engineering units (36 credit points)
An introductory unit in engineering mathematics (12 credit points), chosen from a list of two units depending on the student's mathematical preparedness
Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (12 credit points)
And 36 credit points of Honours units:
Research Methods (12 credit points)
Project (24 credit points)
(b) A Major (216 credit points) consisting of:
Eleven bachelor-level major units in the major (132 credit points)
Five advanced Honours-level units in the major (60 credit points)
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Helping you to get into your course
If you dont think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course, you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:
QUT College Diploma in Engineering
QUT College Diploma in Engineering graduates will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) within three weeks after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 3 years as a full-time student.
If you enrol in a QTAC offer in the following dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award you will automatically receive a QUT conditional offer in June (semester 1 QTAC offer) or October (semester 2 QTAC offer) after your enrolment at TAFE-Qld Brisbane is confirmed.
Upon completion of the TAFE-Qld courses you will be able to enrol at QUT. You will also automatically receive 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 3 years as a full-time student if you complete the advanced diploma
More details will be provided in your QUT conditional offer letter.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 82.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
Excluding adjustments
Including adjustments
Highest ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank
99.55
Selection rank
99.95
Median ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank
83.65
Selection rank
88.00
Lowest ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank
71.50
Selection rank
80.00
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 82.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Please select a country
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall
6.5
Listening
6
Reading
6
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall
176
Listening
169
Reading
169
Writing
169
Speaking
169
PTE Academic
Overall
58
Listening
50
Reading
50
Writing
50
Speaking
50
TOEFL iBT
Overall
79
Listening
16
Reading
16
Writing
21
Speaking
18
English Test
Overall
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
6.5
6
6
6
6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
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