The Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at VU focuses on modelling and simulation of components, machines, processes and systems. As a graduate of the course you will be able to: integrate conceptual understanding of mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences with advanced specialist bodies of knowledge develop expertise and professional judgement in engineering design practice adapt theoretical knowledge to propose creative, innovative and sustainable engineering practices critically evaluate both sources and validity of information plan and execute a research project, professional project or piece of scholarship work in and across disciplinary teams to communicate and solve problems apply professional ethics and accountabilities in your engineering practice develop and use computer modelling tools. As part of this course, you will work on real problems and projects in the workplace and community. This ensures that you are career-ready when you graduate.

VU’s mechanical engineering graduates are known in the industry as well-rounded, accredited engineers, with highly-sought after technical and problem solving skills. Job titles mechanical engineer design engineer product engineer product innovation engineer development engineer production engineer sales engineer systems engineer production manager engineering manager.