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ProgramsEngENGI (UG)BEHonsS1 EntryMechanical (Space) Engineering (2025)


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Year 0 - Planning your degree

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block

Note:   Specialisations in the Mechanical Space Engineering Stream

Completion of a specialisation is optional. Students not wishing to complete a specialisations should select 'Mechanical Space Stream Electives'. Students may like to initially select the Stream Electives option and choose a specialisation after their first year.

  • stream specialisation is a subset of stream electives relevant to a particular aspect of Mechanical Engineering, such as Mechanical Design or Energy and the Environment.
  • breadth specialisation broadens your knowledge outside the field of Mechanical Engineering in areas such as Engineering Data Science or Innovation and Entrepreneurship. If you opt to take a breadth specialisation, it takes the place of your free electives.


You have a few specialisation combinations to choose from in the Mechanical Space Stream:
  • 1 stream specialisation [18cp] + stream or free electives [6cp] or
  • 1 breadth specialisation [24cp] (no free or stream electives) or
  • Stream or free electives [24cp] (no specialisation option)


Year 1 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
0ENGP1001: Professional Engagement Program 1A


Note:  All students must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of enrolment.
6MECH1560: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
6ENGG1810: Introduction to Engineering Computing
6AMME1705: Introduction to Electromechanical Systems
6MATH1061: Mathematics 1A

Note:   MATH1061 may be replaced by advanced unit MATH1961.


Year 1 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6AMME1802: Engineering Mechanics
6AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials
6MECH1400: Design and Construction of Mechanical Systems
0ENGP1002: Professional Engagement Program 1B
6MATH1062: Mathematics 1B

Note:   MATH1062 may be replaced by advanced unit MATH1962.


Year 2 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics
0ENGP1003: Professional Engagement Program 1C
6AMME2000: Engineering Analysis
6AMME2261: Fluid Mechanics 1
6MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1

Year 2 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids
6AMME2262: Introduction to Thermal Engineering
0ENGP2001: Professional Engagement Program 2A
6ENGG2112: Multi-disciplinary Engineering
6AERO2705: Space Engineering 1

Year 3 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control
0ENGP2002: Professional Engagement Program 2B
6MECH3362: Engineering Materials for Adv Manufacturing
6MECH3261: Fluid Mechanics 2
6ENGG3112: Interdisciplinary Engineering

Year 3 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6MECH3260: Thermal Engineering and Environment
6AMME3060: Engineering Methods
0ENGP2003: Professional Engagement Program 2C
6AERO3760: Space Engineering 2
6MECH2460: Manufacturing Engineering

Year 4 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6AMME4111: Thesis A
0ENGP3001: Professional Engagement Program 3A
List
6Select from
Mechanical Space Stream Elective Units
Free Electives
List
6Select from
Mechanical Space Stream Elective Units
Free Electives
6AERO4701: Space Engineering 3

Year 4 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6AMME4112: Thesis B
0ENGP3002: Professional Engagement Program 3B
List
6Select from
Mechanical Space Stream Elective Units
Free Electives
6MECH3361: Mechanics of Solids 2
List
6Select from
Mechanical Space Stream Elective Units
Free Electives

Requirements for this Pathway

TypeCPCP From
18Select from
AMME5271: Computational Nanotechnology
MECH5304: Materials Failure
MECH5305: Smart Materials
MECH5310: Advanced Engineering Materials
MECH5311: Microscopy and Microanalysis of Materials


Course: Mechanical (Space) Engineering (2025)
CP Required: 192
Min FT Duration: 4.00 Years
Min PT Duration: 4.00 Years
Faculty/School: Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2016, 2015
Requirements: Summary

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 192 credit points as follows:

► 6 credit points of Introductory Computing units table

► 12 credit points of Foundation Mathematics units table

► 30 credit points of Project units table

► The Professional Engagement Program (PEP) units comprising ENGP1001 (0cp), ENGP1002 (0cp), ENGP1003 (0cp), ENGP2001 (0cp), ENGP2002 (0cp), ENGP2003 (0cp), ENGP3001 (0cp) and ENGP3002 (0cp)

► 120 credit points of Mechanical Space Stream core units

► 24 credit points of Mechanical Stream or Free Electives (Engineering Electives, or a Table S elective), which may be part of a stream or breadth specialisation

The completion of a specialisation is not mandatory. If a student chooses to do a specialisation, it must be completed within the 192 credit points described above.

Dalyell Scholars Program

Students in the Dalyell Scholars program can review the Dalyell Canvas page for information on fitting the program into their degree: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/7156/pages/enrolment-options-for-dalyell-scholars

Advanced units in Maths and Science

Most units of study offered by the Science Faculty on the list of core requirements can be replaced by an equivalent advanced level unit subject to prerequisite conditions (as required by the Faculty of Science) being met. Students considering doing advanced options should seek advice from their department before enrolling.

Faculty Resolutions

Details of relevant Faculty resolutions are available via the university handbook site at: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/
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