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The Mechanical Engineering program offers a broad, well-rounded education in designing and developing machinery and mechanical systems, overseeing their construction, operation, and upkeep, managing large-scale engineering projects, and handling general engineering administration. Given its extensive scope, students can choose from various Technical Elective courses in their final year. These options are strategically aligned with Australian industry demands and student preferences, while maintaining some adaptability. The curriculum may cover diverse areas such as building services, computer-aided design, power production, energy and environmental solutions, fluid dynamics, biomechanics, materials transport, control mechanisms, and transportation systems. The program strongly focuses on applying engineering principles, innovation, and leadership in these specialized fields.
There are several admission pathways to an undergraduate degree at UNSW including high school qualifications, UNSW Foundation Studies, UNSW Diploma, recognised prior study or university transfer.
English Language requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): C+, Writing C.