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HomeBachelor of Engineering (Honours) Mechanical Engineering

Outline

Mechanical engineers analyse and develop technological systems that involve motion, helping society harness the energy and forces that exist in nature.

Recognised worldwide, mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines, providing you with versatile skills for diverse career opportunities.

System conception, design, manufacturing, maintenance and management are all within the scope of mechanical engineering. These systems include micromechanical devices, power-generating turbines, thermal power generation and air and transport systems.

This course will give you skill development opportunities and hands-on experience. You’ll learn how to apply your expertise to devise and/or develop solutions for a range of engaging industry challenges.

You’ll be able to apply your multidisciplinary, problem-solving skills across a spectrum of science and engineering endeavours, extending through to biomedical engineering.

In your final year you’ll undertake an individual research project.

Career information

Our Curtin’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited in Australia by Engineers Australia and recognized internationally. Graduates meet the stage one competencies mandated by Engineers Australia to become professional engineers. So, What jobs can the Mechanical Engineering course lead to?

Professional Recognition

This degree is accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised internationally. This course is also accredited in Malaysia by the Board of Engineers Malaysia. Graduates meet stage 1 competencies mandated by Engineers Australia to enter professional engineering practice.

Careers

  • Mechanical engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Aeronautical engineer
  • Mechatronic engineer

Industries

  • System Design
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Power generation
  • Marine engineering
  • Aerospace
  • Transportation
  • Mineral and material processing
  • Water supply

Course Outline

Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)


CRICOS Code
072467B

Application Intake

Semester 1 2025
Orientation week: Monday 17 to Friday 21 February
Semester Start: Monday 24 February
Semester End: Friday 13 June

Duration
4 Years full time


Location
Curtin University Colombo

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Semester 2 2025
Orientation week: Monday 14 to Friday 18 July
Semester start: Monday 21 July
Semester end: Friday 7 November

*Application close two weeks before orientation.
*Above dates are subject to change.

Academic entry requirements

Minimum requirements for degree programs

Points are assigned on the basis that: A*/A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, S/E=1

English entry requirements

A minimum of a C grade in GCE O-Level English; or a GCE A-Level General English is required. Sri Lankan O-Level and A-Level English results must have been issued within five years of the application date to Curtin University Colombo.

OR

A minimum of any one of the accepted English proficiency tests as specified in the table below. The test must have been undertaken within two years of application to study at Curtin.

Course fee structure

** The course fees are applicable for degrees completed in Sri Lanka and subject to review.

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