ENGINEERS MAKE IT SO
What is engineering?
Engineers have a 'can-do' attitude and are great problem solvers! They take advantage of science and technology in order to explain and enhance everyday life. What most people don't realise is that Engineers have been involved in creating and enhancing almost every aspect of our lives. For example:
- the homes we live in
- the mobiles, computers, ipods and other appliances we just can't live without
- the transport we rely on to travel to our favourite 'engineered' shopping centres, gyms & cafes and
- the roads and bridges we travel on to get there!
If you thought that Engineers spend most of their time in ugly jumpsuits at construction sites then you may be surprised to hear that this is not the case. As a graduate, you have the opportunity to work in an office environment, both small and large corporations in roles including the design, creation, building and testing of products!
Engineering at Swinburne
Our industry-focused Engineering and Technology courses are tailored for students wanting to gain real-world experience. As a Swinburne student, not only will you gain a comprehensive theoretical understanding of engineering and technology processes, but you will also undertake final year projects that are based on real problems so you can graduate with a good understanding of theory and the practical experience to be job-ready.
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Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineering is the application of engineering techniques and analyses to problem-solving in medicine and biology. It combines the design and problem solving skills of engineering with medical and biological sciences enabling you to create new devices, instrumentation and software to advance biology and improve health care and the quality of life.
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Civil Engineering
Civil engineers are designers, builders and managers of structures and systems for a sustainable quality of life. They are concerned with the creation, improvement and protection of our environment. Providing technical expertise and management skills, they plan, design, construct and maintain facilities such as buildings, bridges, dams, water-supply systems, waste-treatment systems, road and rail networks, and air and sea ports.
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Electrical, Electronics & Computer Systems
Electrical, Electronics and Computer Systems Engineering is a profession that uses science, technology, and problem-solving skills to design, construct, develop and maintain products, services, and information systems.
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Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering embraces a diverse range of activities from designing the smallest of mechanical and electro-mechanical components to complex and advanced aerospace systems.
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Product Design Engineering
Product design engineering is the combination of two traditionally separate fields: industrial design and engineering. Product design engineering students gain the knowledge and ability to follow all stages of the design process, as well as the ability to solve engineering problems and manage the manufacture of products.
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Robotics & Mechatronics
Robots are computer controlled devices which have been used to assist humans in various tasks. While the majority of robots have been used in manufacturing, a recent trend has seen robots used in a variety of applications including space and underwater exploration, medicine and a wide range of service industries.
Opportunities at Swinburne
At Swinburne, you have the opportunity to work on some fantastic final-year practical workshops and semester or year-long projects, allowing you to gain experience and get your creative juices flowing! You can either select a project from a list or come up with your own. It's all about finding solutions for current problems. Some of these projects will either be sponsored by companies or through the University. Click here to view some of the projects past students have worked on.
As a Swinburne Engineering graduate, you will have a competitive edge in the workforce, through undertaking the Industry-Based Learning (IBL) program during your studies. The IBL program provides you with six to twelves months of practical industry experience at a company relevant to your area of study. Plus you get paid while you work!
Still not satisfied? Well how about undertaking international study through the study abroad and exchange programs or going to our Swinburne campus in Sarawak, Malaysia. There are so many opportunities at Swinburne that can help you achieve your goals- whether it's going overseas, getting good work experience as an engineer even before you graduate or working on practical projects. You're learning just doesn't finish in the classroom!
Student Projects
Each year in November, Swinburne produces its Engineering Expo, a showcase of the amazing final year projects from our Civil, Electrical, Electronic, Robotics and Mechatronic, Biomedical, Mechanical and Product Design engineering courses.Some of our past projects are shown below : -
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Robotics & Mechatronics
Shallow Green the Chess Playing Robot
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Robotics & Mechatronics
Lego Project - Robot Competition Finals
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Robotics & Mechatronics
Quadrobot - Launch, Hover and Crash
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Product Design Engineering
Portable Vending Machine
