Career paths & employment

The School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering offers 1 year full time coursework graduate programs leading to Master of Engineering Studies. degrees. This degree can also be done part-time by local students over a two year period. There are also 1 year minimum reseach Masters degrees and 3 year minimum Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

The coursework programs are designed to give specialist knowledge to those who have already completed a general Engineering undergraduate degree. This will result in enhanced career outcomes on graduation. All the degrees provide the fundamental mathematical, communications, critical thinking and problem solving skills that are required by any practicing Engineer.

The research degrees are designed to train those who plan on working in organisations such as universities or research establishments. On completion of our degree you are qualified to take up research or academic positions in Australia and all other major counties in the world based on qualification recognition agreements between countries.

Aeronautical Engineering is the study of the mathematics, physics, computer science, material science and design philosophy underlying the analysis, design, manufacture and operation of aerospace vehicles. Aeronautical engineers find a use for their skills in research, airline maintenance and operations, aerospace design and manufacturing, in both civil and military environments. There is also good demand for graduates with aeronautical skills outside the aerospace sector.

Biomedical engineers apply engineering principles to understand, modify or control biological systems, and develop technology to monitor physiological functions and to assist in diagnosis and treatment of patients. Biomedical engineering is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering, encompassing areas of electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering. Subjects in biomedical and orthopaedic engineering as well as research opportunities in Electrical, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering are available.

Mechanical Engineering is a very broad branch of professional engineering. Mechanical engineers are found in almost every type of engineering activity. They are involved in power generation, transportation systems for land, sea and air, pollution control, environmental protection and, biomedical engineering. Mechanical Engineers are found in a wide range of industries which manufacture machinery and consumer goods and offer research and technical services. Mechanical engineers design machinery, engines, vehicles, agricultural and mining equipment, ships and household appliances. They are managers who run production lines, power stations and steel mills. They design and maintain coal conveyer systems, building services, oil and gas pipelines and port loading facilities. The great diversity of applications for mechanical engineers means they are much sought after in both commercial and industrial fields.

Mechatronic Engineering combines mechanical engineering, electronics and computing. It is the enabling technology of computer-automated manufacturing through the use of robots and automated machine tools. Mechatronics may be concerned with individual machines such as robots, or manufacturing systems automated in their entirety. Mechatronic engineers use computers and other digital systems to control industrial processes. They bring electronic, materials and mechanical sciences together to create a diverse range of products. These range from everyday products such as cameras, washing machines, photocopiers and anti-lock car brakes, to miniaturised substitutes for human organs and to powerful and precise computer-controlled machine tools used in manufacturing.

Postgraduate coursework degrees allow you to update or translate your skills into one of these areas. Postgraduate research degrees allow you to become a specialist in leading edge research in one of these fields.

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