Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) (The University Of Newcastle, Australia)

Local Qualifications

• GCE A-Levels (Minimum 3 subjects in H2 level or 2 subjects at H2 level and 2 subjects at H1 level); OR
• 3-year Diploma from local Polytechnic; OR
• PSB Academy Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology; OR
• Other Diploma or equivalent qualification would be assessed on a case by case basis

Entry requirements (program code 40066) for international students can be found at https://www.newcastle.edu.au/international/study-with-us/undergraduate/undergraduate-entry-requirements

Minimum Age Requirement

• 16 years old

The minimum age requirement is stated in the UON Admission Procedure Manual -Coursework Programs Section 2 – Admission, Admissions – General (18) d. be a minimum of 16 years of age at 1 March of the year of admission. Applicants under the age of 16 years may apply directly to the Vice-Chancellor for consideration.

English Language Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement through one of the following methods:

English Language Tests

• GCSE – English Language or Literature
• IGCSE – A level English or Humanities

          Overall Score: Minimum Grade C

• IELTS Academic

          Overall Score: 6.0

          Section minimums are: 6.0 R/L/S/W

• TOEFL IBT

          Overall Score: 60

          Minimum Individual Skills Test: R: 13, L: 12, S: 18 and Writing: 21

• PTE Academic (GSE)

          Overall Score: 50

          Section Minimum: 54

• PSB Certificate in Academic English (PSB CAE)

          Students must obtain 60% or more in each of the 4 exams. Each of the 4 exams is of equal weighting.

English language test scores must be less than 2 years old at the date of application to the University of Newcastle.

The English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy will outline in detail what UON’s requirements are for admission. Applicants should review the Flowchart and Requirements tables (accessible in from the Policy – Associated Information) for additional information on the variety of qualifications and/or recognised English exams will satisfy the requirements.

International Qualifications:

• See course webpage for more information

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Core Modules

• Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics
• Introduction to Electrical Engineering
• Introduction to Procedural Programming
• Introduction to Professional Engineering
• Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1
• Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2
• Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Materials 1
• Engineering Risk and Uncertainty
• Engineering Fluid Mechanics
• Modelling and Control
• Sustainable Engineering Practice
• Calculus of Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Design 1
• Dynamics of Machines
• Mechanics of Solids 1
• Engineering Computations 2
• Managing Engineering Projects
• Mechanical Engineering Design 2
• Materials Science and Engineering 2
• Heat Transfer
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics 2 and CFD
• Engineering Complexity
• Mechanics of Solids 2 and FEA
• Mechanical Engineering Project A
• Mechanical Engineering Project B

Elective Pathway (choose 4):

• Introduction to Finance
• Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics
• Social and Interactive Media
• Computing Fundamentals
• Database and Information Management
• Microeconomics for Business Decisions
• Macroeconomics In the Global Economy
• Introduction to Programming
• Application Programming
• Mobile Application Programming
• Business Analysis
• Foundations of Law
• Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design
• Foundations of Marketing
• Introduction to Management
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Human Computer Interaction
• Business Decision Making

Delivery of modules may not follow the sequence above and are subject to changes. Selection of elective modules subject to availability.

Compulsory Programme Requirements

Requirements for qualification of this award include completion of at least 12 weeks of industrial experience of a nature acceptable to the Faculty Board.

Mode of Assessment

Includes assignments, projects, and written examinations.

Lesson duration

On average 2 – 3 hours per session