Note: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.
ProgramsEngENGI (PG)MPE/MPEAMPEMPE to 2024Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical) (2011)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under 2011 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2011, and are re-enrolling for 2012 or later, should be aware that there may have been changes in units of study offered since, Check that units are still available by clicking the unit of study link in the course table. See 2024 version of this course for up to date unit of study list.
For details of relevant resolutions see faculty handbook at sydney.edu.au/handbooks.
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Year 1 - Semester 1
Year 1 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | MECH5262: Foundations of Thermal Engineering 2 |
Core | 6 | MECH5361: Foundations of Mechanics of Solids 2 |
| 12 | Select from Mechanical Engineering Recommended Electives Note: These electives provide an opportunity for advanced study in either Thermofluids, Materials, Design & Manufacturing or Mechatronics. It is recommended that students select units from the same subject area in order to optimise their learning experiences. |
Year 2 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AERO5660: Safety Systems Management |
Core | 6 | AMME5601: Professional Engineering |
Core | 0 | ENGG5217: Practical Experience |
Core | 6 | ENGG5220: Engineering Project A Note: Students who have gained an average mark of 75% or above in their first 48 credits of MPE are eligible for the Research pathway and may replace ENGG5220 and 6 credits of elective with ENGG5222 Dissertation A |
| 6 | Mechanical Engineering Recommended Electives Note: It is recommended that students select units from the same subject area (either Thermofluids, Materials, Design & Manufacturing or Mechatronics) in order to optimise their learning experiences. |
Year 2 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | ENGG5221: Engineering Project B Note: Note: Students who have gained an average mark of 75% or above in their first 48 credits of MPE are eligible for the Research pathway and may replace ENGG5221 and 6 credits of elective with ENGG5223 Dissertation B |
| 18 | Select from Mechanical Engineering Recommended Electives Note: It is recommended that students select units from the same subject area (either Thermofluids, Materials, Design & Manufacturing or Mechatronics) in order to optimise their learning experiences. |
Engineering Project - Single Semester Option
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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12 |
ENGG5219: Research Project |
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Note: Engineering Project must be completed by all students, unless undertaking Research Pathway (conditions below). Engineering Project is normally completed across two semesters in two stages through ENGG5220 (6cp) and ENGG5221 (6cp). However, it may also be completed in a single semester through ENGG5219 (12 cp).
Engineering Project - Two Semester Option
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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6 |
ENGG5220: Engineering Project A |
Core
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6 |
ENGG5221: Engineering Project B |
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Note: Engineering Project must be completed by all students, unless undertaking Research Pathway (conditions below). Engineering Project is normally completed across two semesters in two stages through ENGG5220 (6cp) and ENGG5221 (6cp). However, it may also be completed in a single semester through ENGG5219 (12 cp).
Research Pathway
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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12 |
ENGG5222: Dissertation A |
Core
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12 |
ENGG5223: Dissertation B |
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Note: Research pathway students take Dissertation units ENGG5222 and ENGG5223 (total 24 cp) in place of Engineering Project units ENGG5220 and 12 cp of elective units. Students achieving an average mark of 75% or higher in their first 48 credits of MPE are eligible for the Research pathway.
Block 1 - Mechanical Engineering Recommended Electives (Min CP: 36,Max CP: 36)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| AERO5010 | Optimisation Methods in Engineering | 6 |
Semester 2
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| AERO5301 | Applied Finite Element Analysis | 6 | |
| AERO5760 | Spacecraft and Satellite Design | 6 |
Semester 2
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| AMME5101 | Energy and the Environment | 6 |
Semester 1
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| AMME5202 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 6 |
Semester 1
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| AMME5271 | Computational Nanotechnology | 6 |
Semester 2
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| AMME5602 | Product Life Cycle Design | 6 | |
| AMME5902 | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 6 |
Semester 2
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| AMME5912 | Crash Analysis and Design | 6 |
Semester 1
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| AMME5961 | Biomechanics and Biomaterials | 6 | |
| ENGG5202 | Sustainable Design, Engineering & Management | 6 |
Semester 1
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| MECH5255 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MECH5265 | Combustion | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MECH5275 | Renewable Energy | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MECH5304 | Materials Failure | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MECH5305 | Smart Materials | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MECH5310 | Advanced Engineering Materials | 6 |
Semester 1
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| MECH5416 | Design of Micro- and Nanosystems | 6 |
Semester 1
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| MECH5701 | Computers in Real Time Control and Instrumentation | 6 |
Semester 1
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| MECH5720 | Sensors and Signals | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MTRX5700 | Experimental Robotics | 6 |
Semester 1
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Note: These electives provide an opportunity for advanced study in either Thermofluids, Materials, Design & Manufacturing or Mechatronics. It is recommended that students select units from the same subject area in order to optimise their learning experiences. Six units (36 credit points) are required.
| Course: | Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical) (2011) |
| CP Required: | 144 |
| Min FT Duration: | 3.00 Years |
| Min PT Duration: | N/A |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Engineering |
| Years Offered: | 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 |
| Requirements: |
