Bachelor of Engineering Honours
Mechanical Engineering with Space stream
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Overview
Mechanical Engineering with Space combines the broad foundation of mechanical engineering with specialised knowledge for space applications. From launch vehicles and thermal control systems to actuators, propulsion, and advanced manufacturing, mechanical with space engineers design and develop the machines that shape our world—and beyond.
The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Mechanical Engineering with Space) equips you with the skills to design mechanical components, complete systems, and entire processes, tailored for use in both terrestrial and space environments. You’ll learn how to analyse designs using the principles of motion, energy and force, ensuring the safety, efficiency, and reliability of mechanical systems.
Through this degree, you’ll gain a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, while also developing capabilities in space-related fields such as microgravity mechanisms, satellite propulsion, and thermal control systems for spacecraft. You'll also learn how efficient design supports cost-effective manufacturing, using advanced materials and techniques.
Graduates of this program are well-prepared to enter a range of industries. You might specialise in space systems engineering, advanced manufacturing, or next-generation propulsion. Your skills will also be relevant in fast-growing areas such as biomedical engineering, sustainability, and nanotechnology. Alternatively, you may choose to continue your studies through a graduate program at Sydney, building on the strong platform this degree provides.
For a standard enrolment plan for Mechanical Engineering with Space visit CUSP.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the Mechanical Engineering with Space stream students will be able to:
| No. | Mid-level learning outcomes |
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| 1 | Demonstrate mastery of established analytical methods commonly used in mechanical engineering, including those applied in space systems, based on fundamental principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials. |
| 2 | Demonstrate proficiency in using and interpreting results from advanced computational tools and simulation methods relevant to mechanical with space system design, including thermal control, fluid-structure interaction, and system dynamics. |
| 3 | Respond effectively to new, complex problems in both terrestrial and space environments by developing and applying mechanical analysis methods and space-relevant engineering tools. |
| 4 | Apply diverse innovation strategies to design, enhance and troubleshoot mechanical systems operating in extreme environments, such as space launch systems, satellite structures, and space-based thermal and power systems. |
| 5 | Plan, design, manage and evaluate safe, efficient, and reliable mechanical with space processes, services, and systems, including those for use in spacecraft, planetary rovers, and orbital platforms. |
| 6 | Recognise and respond to the interdisciplinary nature of mechanical engineering in space contexts, including integration with avionics, control systems, propulsion, and materials engineering. |
| 7 | Locate, interpret, evaluate, and manage research to support evidence-based decision-making in mechanical with space engineering projects. |
| 8 | Present compelling oral, written and graphical communication to effectively convey mechanical with space engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. |
| 9 | Contribute as an individual and as a team member in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments to deliver complex mechanical with space engineering projects. |
| 10 | Apply professional ethics, sustainability principles, and sound judgement in evaluating the economic, social, and environmental impacts of mechanical with space engineering systems. |
