Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours) / Master of Engineering (Mechanical)

Yes, all Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Engineering degrees at Flinders are accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of professional engineer. Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord, and graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered professional engineering status.

The degree includes a 20-week industry placement, described as one of the longest work placements offered in Australia. It enables you to work alongside professional engineers tackling real-world problems. You will also gain hands-on exposure to cutting-edge equipment and facilities at Flinders University's new technology precinct at Tonsley, and undertake an integrated high-technology design consulting project. There are also opportunities to undertake your industry placement overseas.

In first year, you study core topics in engineering design, professional skills, engineering programming, engineering physics and materials, engineering mechanics, and mathematics. Second year covers automation and industrial control, electronic circuits, fluid mechanics, dynamics and mechanical design. Third year includes electrical circuits and machines, mechanics and structures, mechanics of machines, sensors and actuators, engineering materials, control systems, thermodynamics and energy systems. Fourth year includes engineering project management, applied thermo-fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, and a 20-week industry placement. Fifth year includes a major mechanical and electrical and electronic engineering honours thesis, a capstone topic, further professional engineering studies, and a selection of electives.

Yes, according to Flinders University, this degree combination is unique in South Australia. It combines nationally recognised integrated work placement with practical industry experience, and is delivered in world-class facilities in the new technology precinct at Tonsley.

Yes, the commonality in the first year means you can transfer between engineering disciplines easily at the end of the year, as all student engineers study together in core topics during first year.