The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is a four-year program that will prepare you for a career as an engineer. Depending on your choice of major, you might work anywhere from infrastructure and hospitals to energy and software. Choose one major, dual major or extended major from 18 different options. UQ is home to the largest number of engineering disciplines in Australia. Undertake a flexible first year, where you can mix and match introductory courses from across the majors to see what you like best. If you prefer, you can also enrol directly in your chosen major from day one. Graduate with a respected honours qualification, with advanced knowledge and skills that will set you apart in a competitive job market, prove your leadership material, and provide a pathway to future research or learning. Mechanical Engineering / Extended Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest areas of engineering. Mechanical engineers design and manufacture machinery and equipment for a wide range of uses; design and operate power plants; and calculate the economical combustion of fuels, the conversion of heat energy into mechanical power, and how mechanical power is used. As a Mechanical Engineering student, you'll study foundational courses in design, mathematics, modelling, computing, management and engineering science. Electives in later years will give you an opportunity to specialise in fields of your choosing. The principal topics in mechanical engineering are fluid mechanics; thermodynamics and heat transfer; solid mechanics; manufacturing; energy systems; and dynamics and control. Career outcomes Mechanical engineers work in a wide range of organisations, companies and industries. They can be found in fields including automotive, aerospace, environmental, medical, power generation and building. Our graduates work in design and development, testing and manufacturing, consulting firms, government agencies and educational institutions. Employment opportunities in Australia and overseas range from very large mining, refining, construction and manufacturing companies to small companies where you might be the only engineer.