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ProgramsEngENGI (PG)MPE/MPEAMPEMPE to 2024Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical) (2023)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2023 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2023 who elect to proceed under 2023 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2023 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, 2028, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2023, and are re-enrolling for 2024 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
SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
Core | 6 | MECH8660: Manufacturing and Sustainability |
Core | 6 | AMME9261: Fluid Mechanics 1 |
Core | 6 | AMME9500: Engineering Dynamics |
Core | 6 | AMME9705: Introduction to Electromechanical Systems |
Note: Year One covers Foundation units only. Candidates with a prior Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent in the field related to this specialisation may be exempted from Foundation units.
Year 1 - Semester 2
SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
Core | 6 | AMME9262: Introduction to Thermal Engineering |
Core | 6 | AMME9301: Mechanics of Solids 1 |
Core | 6 | AMME9302: Introduction to Engineering Materials |
Core | 6 | MECH9400: Mechanical Systems Design 1 |
Note: Year 1 covers foundation units only. Students with a prior Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent in the field related to this specialisation are exempt from these foundation units.
Year 2 - Semester 1
SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
Core | 6 | AMME9501: System Dynamics and Control |
Core | 6 | MECH9261: Fluid Mechanics 2 |
Core | 6 | MECH9362: Engineering Materials for Adv Manufacturing |
Core | 6 | MECH9460: Advanced Design and Analysis |
Year 2 - Semester 2
SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
Core | 6 | MECH9260: Thermal Engineering and Environment |
Core | 6 | MECH9361: 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 3 - Semester 1
SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
Core | 6 | AMME5020: Capstone Project A Note: Students achieving an average mark of 75% or higher are eligible for the Research Pathway and may replace AMME5020 and 6 credits of elective with AMME5222 Dissertation A |
Core | 0 | ENGG5217: Practical Experience |
Core | 6 | MECH5461: Design for Advanced Manufacturing |
Core | 6 | AMME9601: Professional Engineering Note: From 2023 students should enrol in PMGT5205 Professional Project Practice in place of AMME9601 |
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. |
Note: Candidates undertaking the Major Industrial Project take AMME5010 in place of ENGG5217 Practical Experience, AMME5020/5021 Capstone Project A & B and 12 credit points of Specialist Elective units of study.
Year 3 - Semester 2
SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
Core | 6 | AMME5021: Capstone Project B Note: Students achieving an average mark of 75% or higher are eligible for the Research Pathway and may replace AMME5021 and 6 credits of elective with AMME5223 Dissertation B |
Core | 6 | ENGG5103: Safety Systems and Risk Analysis |
12 | 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. |
Note: Candidates undertaking the Major Industrial Project take AMME5010 in place of ENGG5217 Practical Experience, AMME5020/5021 Capstone Project A & B and 12 credit points of Specialist Elective units of study.
Requirements for this Pathway
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 24 | AMME5010: Major Industrial Project Note:Candidates undertaking the Major Industrial Project take AMME5010 in place of ENGG5217 Practical Experience, AMME5020/5021 Capstone Project A & B and 12 credit points of Specialist Elective units of study. |
Extended Capstone Project
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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12 |
AMME5022: Capstone Project B Extended Note: Students achieving an average mark of 70% or higher are eligible for the Extended Capstone Project. AMME5022 replaces AMME5021 and a 6cp elective unit. |
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Note: Students take Capstone Project units AMME5020 and AMME5022 (total 18 cp) in place of Capstone Project AMME5020/AMME5021 and 6 cp of elective units.
MIPP Pathway (Major Industrial Project Placement)
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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24 |
AMME5010: Major Industrial Project |
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Note: Candidates undertaking the Major Industrial Project take AMME5010 in place of ENGG5217 Practical Experience, AMME5020/5021 Capstone Project A & B and 12 credit points of Specialist Elective units of study.
Research Pathway
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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12 |
AMME5222: Dissertation A Note: Students achieving an average mark of 75% or higher are eligible for the Research Pathway. AMME5222 replaces AMME5020 and a 6cp elective unit. |
Core
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12 |
AMME5223: Dissertation B Note: Students achieving an average mark of 75% or higher are eligible for the Research Pathway. AMME5223 replaces AMME5021 and a 6cp elective unit. |
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Note: Research pathway students take Dissertation units AMME5222 and AMME5223 (total 24 cp) in place of Capstone Project units and 12 cp of elective units.
Student Industrial Placement Scheme Pathway
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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24 |
AMME5010: Major Industrial Project Note: Candidates undertaking the Major Industrial Project take AMME5010 in place of ENGG5217 Practical Experience, AMME5020/5021 Capstone Project A & B and 12 credit points of Specialist Elective units of study. |
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Block 1 - Mechanical Engineering Recommended Electives (Min CP: 30,Max CP: 30)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
AERO9301 | Applied Finite Element Analysis | 6 |
Semester 1
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AERO9760 | Spacecraft and Satellite Design | 6 |
Semester 1
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AMME5060 | Advanced Computational Engineering | 6 |
Semester 2
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AMME5101 | Energy and the Environment | 6 |
Semester 1
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AMME5105 | Risk Management Analysis | 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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AMME5292 | Applied Fluid Dynamics and Turbulence | 6 |
Semester 1
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AMME5310 | Engineering Tribology | 6 |
Semester 1
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AMME5510 | Vibration and Acoustics | 6 |
Semester 2
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AMME5520 | Advanced Control and Optimisation | 6 |
Semester 1
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AMME5902 | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 6 |
Semester 2
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AMME5912 | Crash Analysis and Design | 6 |
Semester 1
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AMME9401 | Industrial and Product Design Engineering | 6 |
Semester 2
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CSYS5010 | Introduction to Complex Systems | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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ENGG5202 | Sustainable Design, Engineering & Management | 6 |
Semester 1
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ENGG5203 | Quality Engineering and Management | 6 |
Semester 2
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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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MECH5311 | Microscopy and Microanalysis of Materials | 6 |
Semester 1
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MECH5360 | Applied Finite Element Analysis | 6 |
Semester 1
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MECH5416 | Design of Micro- and Nanosystems | 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. Five units (30 credit points) are required.
Block 2 - Exchange Units (Max CP: 12)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
ENGG5231 | Engineering Graduate Exchange A | 6 |
Int January
101 - Int January
Int July
107 - Int July
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ENGG5232 | Engineering Graduate Exchange B | 6 |
Int January
101 - Int January
Int July
107 - Int July
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Note: Summer/Winter Exchange units require the approval of the Program Director. With approval, up to 12 credit points of Exchange units may taken in place of other units, towards the requirements of the degree.
Course: | Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical) (2023) |
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: | To qualify for the award of the Master of Professional Engineering in this specialisation, a candidate must complete 144 credit points, including: (a) 102 credit points of Core units (b) ENGG5217 Practical Experience (c) 30 credit points of Elective units (d) A minimum of 12 credit points of Project or Research Pathway units (e) Candidates undertaking the Research Pathway, replace 12 credit points of elective units with Research Pathway units Admission to candidature Admission to candidature requires: EITHER (a) a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Sydney, OR (b) equivalent qualification, with a minimum credit average; OR (c) a non-engineering bachelor's degree with a minimum credit average, with studies equivalent to 48 credit points in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, computing or statistics, as related to the intended engineering specialisation. All candidates for admission must have prior learning equivalent to 48 credit points in total, which, in the estimation of the Dean, is comparable to the requirements for the first year of a Bachelor of Engineering at this University in the stream sought for admission. Credit for previous study Candidates with a Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent in the relevant discipline, and who have reached an acceptable level of academic achievement in their prior degree, may be eligible for a reduction of volume in learning of up to 48 credit points. A maximum of 72 credit points may be granted towards the Master of Professional Engineering from external postgraduate studies where no award has been, or will be made, provided the studies are acceptable to the Program Director Dean and are equivalent to units of study offered in the Master of Professional Engineering. Candidates transferring from the Master of Engineering to the Master of Professional Engineering may transfer up to 24 credit points provided units are equivalent to units of study offered in the Master of Professional Engineering. Any additional credit is subject to the approval by the Dean. Progression Candidates are required to meet the progression requirements as specified in the University's Coursework Rule. Transitional provisions These rules apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2015 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2015 who elect to proceed under these resolutions. Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January 2015 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement. Changes from 2015 Students continuing from 2014 and earlier should note changes of code and name for previous "Foundations" units. The unit code on these units has changed from "5xxx" format to "9xxx" and the prefix "Foundations of" has been dropped. The name and content of these units, otherwise remains as previous. Level 5xxx "Foundations" units that have already been completed will be credited towards the degree in place of the equivalent 9xxx unit. Course resolutions This course is administered under course resolutions published in the Faculty Handbook at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/ |