What will I learn?

The Graduate Certificate Mechanical Engineering is a postgraduate qualification that includes masters level units as part of the program. This graduate certificate will equip you with the necessary skills to address the demands of the modern mechanical engineering industry. Students with a background in mechanical, instrumentation & control, electrical, or industrial plant and systems engineering will be particularly well-placed to benefit from this program as it is designed to prepare you for further career development in the mechanical design and maintenance industries. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest and developing technologies in mechanical engineering.The Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering addresses the specific core competencies and associated knowledge and aptitudes required of mechanical engineers. The program will provide you with the requisite skills in mechanical engineering technology and maintenance to take advantage of these growing needs in the industry. Ultimately the program will imbue graduates with the confidence required of professional and proficient mechanical engineers.Employers hold those who possess these skills in high regard, and graduates can expect a significant advantage when interacting with employers, clients, consultants, and fellow engineering peers.

Which department am I in?

School of Mechanical Engineering

Study options

Online/Distance (6 Months)

Tuition fees

A$5,094.00 (US$ 3,357) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

June 2025

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are required to:

Hold a recognized bachelor degree (or above) in engineering or science in a congruent field of practice,
Have completed the equivalent of first-year Bachelor level mathematics, or are able to demonstrate recognized relevant work experience.
Have an appropriate level of English Language Proficiency at an English pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education, or an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual band less than 6.0)

Applicants who hold a bachelors degree in a non-congruent engineering field are required to demonstrate their prior learning and experience is equivalent to the entry requirements (exact positions and roles that will be considered relevant are to be decided by each specialisation and will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the EIT Admissions Committee).

Applicants who do not hold a recognized bachelors degree are required to demonstrate their prior learning and experience is equivalent to this qualification. A minimum of an Australian Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) in Engineering and 10 years of technical work experience at a technologist level or above in a relevant engineering field is required for an application to be considered (exact positions and roles that will be considered relevant are to be decided by each specialization and will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the EIT Admissions Committee)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.