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Australia, New South Wales
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1994
Total Students: 18,000 +
Int. Students: 3,300 +
Main Campus Address
Military Rd, East Lismore NSW 2480, Australia
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering equips students with the relevant skills, experiences and knowledge to provide a range of professional mechanical engineering services in regional, national and international environments.
The course prepares graduates for work involving the design and maintenance of machinery, computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), consumer product design, automotive, robotics and control systems, water supply, vibration, acoustics and noise control, heat transfer and refrigeration, energy technology and pollution control in the marine, oil, gas and aerospace industries.
The course is structured around 16 key competencies identified by Engineers Australia as being essential to the graduating engineer. The educational philosophy and objective of this course aims to cultivate insight and knowledge in the mechanical engineering discipline, producing highly skilled engineers who not only have technical skills but also a commitment to continuous learning throughout their careers.
Students gain the skills necessary to define and develop solutions to challenging problems, as well as leadership skills and the ability to respond to the demands and expectations of society, industry and academia.
Major areas of study
The course comprises three main study streams that cover all aspects of mechanical engineering:
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
30 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status |
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*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
The minimum level of education required:- To be accepted for this program students must have a Grade 12 / high school diploma with an overall percentage of 77.
Career Opportunities
Mechanical engineers have broad employment prospects in local and global markets. They can work in diverse industries including heavy machinery, power generation, mining, manufacturing, production planning, automotive, aerospace, medical, environment, building industries and consumer product design and tertiary education. Mechanical engineers are in demand in government departments, building services, manufacturing centres, power plants, consulting engineering companies, ship building, railroads, control and automation industries, robotics industries, heating ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) engineering industries.
Professional Placement
As part of this course, students are required to undertake a compulsory 60-day industry experience unit in a relevant engineering role.
Industry experience enables students to gain experience in applying their knowledge and skills to engineering problems within a real work environment, and to make valuable contacts with potential employers and other members of the mechanical engineering community. Students engage with industry representatives from the early stages of the course, creating valuable professional networks.
International Student Scholarships
The SCU International Scholarships, effective from 2nd September 2024. The existing scholarships will largely remain in place, with a few minor adjustments:
International Student Scholarships
Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships to support international students. These scholarships are designed to recognise academic excellence, promote cultural diversity, and encourage International Students to explore the opportunities at our regional NSW campuses.
How to apply
Students’ eligibility for Scholarships will be assessed by the Southern Cross admissions team at the time of application to Southern Cross. If you are successful, we will advise you in your Letter of Offer, along with the conditions of the Scholarship. Eligible students will only receive one of the following scholarships.
Scholarships on offer
*This is based on standard full-time international student enrolment of 8 units per year.
Website Link - https://www.scu.edu.au/scholarships/international-student-scholarships/
SCU Global Scholarships 2024 | ||||
All to be processed as a fee reduction via sponsorship. No application form, conditions of the scholarship outlined and accepted in the offer acceptance. | ||||
For continuing scholarship year/s the value is merit based and calculated on the previous scholarships year’s course GPA (across your 8 units* completed): Course GPA 4.0 to 5.4 — $5000 Course GPA 5.5 to 7.0 — $8000 |
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Single Course | Scholarship | Purpose | Region | Requirements |
All students must meet the entry requirements for the program they have applied for. | ||||
Diploma | Vice Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship $8000 | Support the recruitment and retention of high performing international students to Southern Cross. | Offered to all regions & nationalities | A qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 of ATAR of 75 or better. |
Bachelor and Master’s Degree | SCU Global Regional Scholarship $8000 | Focused scholarship to support the rebuilding of the international undergraduate cohort at the Lismore and Coffs Harbour campus | Offered to all regions & nationalities | Undergraduate or Postgraduate Coursework program at Lismore or Coffs Harbour campus |
Masters | Vice Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship $8000 | Focused on high performing students. | Offered to all regions & nationalities |
Equivalent SCU Course GPA 5.0 to 7.0 |
Country | Awarding Body | ATAR 75 (Eligibility for scholarship) |
Bangladesh | Bangladeshi Higher Secondary or Intermediate Certificate | 4.5 |
India | Group A | 69% |
India | Group B | 71% |
India | Group C | 78% |
India | Group D | 82% |
Nepal | National Examination Board | 2.54 |
Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level | Grade Average of 4 in the best 3 Advanced Level subjects |
Vice Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship 2024 - $8000 per year*
For academically outstanding future international students in all fields of study. The key criteria are to exceed the academic and English entry requirements for the program and present themselves as an outstanding academic candidate.
Value: $8,000 maximum fee reduction per year for the duration of your program.
The course of study: Any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the Gold Coast.
Eligibility Criteria
Selection criteria: Decisions to offer a student a place on the Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship will be determined against the following criteria:
No separate scholarship application form will be required.
Southern Cross Global Regional Scholarship 2024 - $8000 per year*
Southern Cross Global Regional Scholarship supports undergraduate or postgraduate international students studying at our Lismore and Coffs Harbour campuses at Southern Cross University.
*This is based on standard full-time international student enrolment of 8 units per year.
Value: $8,000 maximum fee reduction per year for the duration of your program.
The course of study: Any full undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at either the Lismore or Coffs Harbour or the National Marine Science Centre campus (No GPA required. You must meet the entry requirement of the course only.
Eligibility criteria: Students wishing to apply for the SC Global Regional Scholarship are required to satisfy the following criteria
Selection criteria: Decisions to offer a student a place on the SC Global Regional Scholarship will be
determined against the following criteria:
No separate scholarship application form will be required.
Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
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Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 32,000
English Requirement: IELTS
Work Permit:
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