Mechanical Systems involves understanding the design, construction, operation and maintenance of machines.
The Mechanical Systems major Handbook entry stipulates the complete requirements for the Mechanical Systems major.
Always use the University Handbook as your primary course planning tool.
IMPORTANT
Each major has different rules for which breadth subjects may be taken. If you complete non allowed breadth, you may be required to complete extra subjects in order to meet the requirements of your degree. Please look at the “Non-allowed Breadth Subjects within the Bachelor of Design - relating to specific majors” page on the Handbook. A list of non allowed breadth subjects for this major is available underneath the course plans below.
Semester 1 Intake (Specialist Maths 3+4)
Year 1 | Physics 1 (PHYC10001, PHYC10003) | Breadth | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | PHYC10004 Physics 2: Physical Science and Technology OR PHYC10002 Physics 2: Advanced | Breadth | ||
Year 2 | Breadth | |||
Year 2 | Breadth | |||
Year 3 | Breadth/Elective | |||
Year 3 | Breadth/Elective |
| Subject Leading to a Major | Major subject | Elective subject | Breadth subject |
Note:
- Mathematical knowledge equivalent to a study score of at least 25 in VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 is required to undertake this major.
- This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
Semester 1 Intake (Maths Methods 3+4)
Year 1 | Physics 1 (PHYC10001, PHYC10003) | Breadth | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | PHYC10004 Physics 2: Physical Science and Technology OR PHYC10002 Physics 2: Advanced | Breadth | ||
Year 2 | Breadth | |||
Year 2 | Breadth | |||
Year 3 | Breadth/Elective | |||
Year 3 | Breadth/Elective |
| Subject Leading to a Major | Major subject | Elective subject | Breadth subject |
Note:
- Mathematical knowledge equivalent to a study score of at least 25 in VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 is required to undertake this major.
- This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
Semester 2 Intake (Specialist Maths 3+4)
Year 1 | Breadth | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | Physics 1 (PHYC10001, PHYC10003) | Breadth | ||
Year 2 | PHYC10004 Physics 2: Physical Science and Technology OR PHYC10002 Physics 2: Advanced | |||
Year 2 | Breadth | |||
Year 3 | Breadth/Elective | |||
Year 3 | Breadth/Elective |
| Subject Leading to a Major | Major subject | Elective subject | Breadth subject |
Note:
- Mathematical knowledge equivalent to a study score of at least 25 in VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 is required to undertake this major.
- This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
Semester 2 Intake (Maths Methods 3+4)
Year 1 | Breadth | Breadth | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | Physics 1 (PHYC10001, PHYC10003) | Breadth | ||
Year 2 | PHYC10004 Physics 2: Physical Science and Technology OR PHYC10002 Physics 2: Advanced | |||
Year 2 | Breadth | |||
Year 3 | Breadth/Elective | |||
Year 3 | Breadth/Elective |
| Subject Leading to a Major | Major subject | Elective subject | Breadth subject |
Note:
- Mathematical knowledge equivalent to a study score of at least 25 in VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 is required to undertake this major.
- This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
Non Allowed Breadth for the Mechanical Systems Major
The following subjects are not permitted to be taken as breadth in the Mechanical Systems major:
- any Mathematics and Statistics subjects (subject codes beginning MAST)
- any Physics subjects (subject codes beginning PHYC)
- any Civil Engineering subjects (subject codes beginning CVEN)
- any Earth Science subjects (subject codes beginning ERTH)
- any Engineering subjects (subject codes beginning ENGR)
- any Geology subjects (subject codes beginning GEOL)
- any Mathematics and Statistics subjects (subject codes beginning MAST)
- any Physics subjects (subject codes beginning PHYC)
Double Majors, Minors and Specialisations
The Bachelor of Design offers unique flexibility with the option of completing majors, minors, double majors and specialisations.
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Mechanical Engineering Systems Double Majors
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Minors
Minors are a shortened sequence of subjects, taken from the existing majors in the degree.
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Specialisations
Specialisations are a short sequence of subjects which do not form a part of an existing major that focus particular themes relevant across multiple disciplines.