What will I learn?

The Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) will provide you with the requisite skills in mechanical engineering technology and maintenance to take advantage of the growing demands of the industry. Advanced skills and knowledge in the latest developing technologies in mechanical engineeringPractical guidance from mechanical engineering experts from around the worldGlobal networking contacts in academia and industryEvaluate theory and applications of materials, hydraulics, pneumatics, drives, pumps and compressorsAnalyze and implement heat transfer and fluid dynamic concepts within process engineeringAssess and demonstrate knowledge of concepts in advanced fluid dynamics, design appropriate systems, and refine problem-solving skills applicable to real-world applications.Refine your business knowledge and communication skills and add technical knowledge necessary to lead engineering teams and execute complex solutions.In the last unit youll examine gas turbines at an advanced level, considering aspects such as expected reliability level, financial considerations and environmental effects.The Graduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering offers eight core units that address specific core competencies and the associated knowledge and aptitudes required of mechanical engineers. 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.

Which department am I in?

School of Mechanical Engineering

Study options

Online/Distance (12 Months)

Tuition fees

A$12,738.00 (US$ 8,395) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

June 2025

Entry requirements

For international students

To gain entry into Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical), we require applicants to hold:

A recognized 3-year bachelor degree in an engineering qualification in a congruent field of practice; OR

An EIT Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree in a congruent field of practice; OR

A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) that is recognized under the Washington Accord or by Engineers Australia, in a congruent, or a different field of practice at the discretion of the Admissions Committee; OR

A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) that is not recognized under the Washington Accord, in a congruent field of practice to this program; AND

An appropriate level of English Language Proficiency equivalent to 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), or equivalent as outlined in the EIT Admissions Policy.

With integrated compulsory twelve-week professional industry experience, training or project work of which six weeks are directly supervised by a professional/eligible professional engineer as determined by EIT.

Congruent field of practice means one of the following with adequate Mechanical Engineering content (fields not listed below to be considered by the Dean and the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis):

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical and Material Systems

Mechatronic Systems

Production Engineering

Robotics

Manufacturing and Management Systems

Industrial Automation Engineering

Instrumentation, Control, and Automation

Applicants may have a maximum of one individual band of 5.5 and be granted entry subject to the provision of English language support by EIT.

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