M ProEng Mechanical Engineering

This graduate degree is for students with a four-year graduate degree in a relevant area that is not accredited by Engineers Australia.

It equips students with the technical knowledge and professional competencies to become professional engineers on graduation.

Successful completion of this course verifies attainment of the Stage 1 competency requirements of Professional Engineers according to Engineers Australia.

Structure of the Curriculum:

• The program is a mix of highest-level engineering theory and practical skills, with the main focus on hands-on training and teamwork.

• Several courses are:
  • Mechanics of Solids and Numerical Methods
  • Advanced Strength of Materials
  • Automatic Control Systems
  • Advanced Fluid Mechanics
  • Materials Engineering
  • System Vibration and Condition Assessment

• Students are required to have a minimum of 12 weeks experience in the professional practice of engineering and maintain a formal logbook of their experience.

• A significant research or design project that combines the knowledge and skills acquired on the course crystallises in the final year.

Accreditation:

• The course adheres to the Stage 1 competency standards for Professional Engineers, as prescribed by Engineers Australia.

• Graduates are deemed acceptable under the Washington Accord, enhancing international mobility within the engineering industry.

Campus Location:

• The main campus of Curtin University is located in Bentley, Western Australia, some 6 km southeast of Perth's central business district.

• The campus is provisioned with facilities and resources for students' learning and professional purposes.