ENGR30002 Fluid Mechanics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
Is ENGR30002 hard?
ENGR30002: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (4 reviews). Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own.
What you learn
How fluids behave at rest and in motion, and using that for pipes, pumps, dams and open channels.
After it you can
- Solve energy balances in pipe flow
- Use Navier-Stokes to find velocity profiles
- Size pipes, pumps and open channels
What you need first
None
Take in the same semester or earlier
MAST20029 or MAST20030
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 20%, Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 20%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2018–2021)
- Reviewers praise clear lecturers, plenty of practice material and fair, manageable assessments.
- Question styles repeat, so practising past exams and problems is the key to doing well.
- Useful for both civil and chemical engineering students.
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Quick answers
- When is ENGR30002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ENGR30002?
- No prerequisites. Must be taken before or alongside it: MAST20029 or MAST20030.
- Does ENGR30002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Quizzes 20%, Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 20%, Final exam 50%.
- Is ENGR30002 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers praise clear lecturers, plenty of practice material and fair, manageable assessments.
- What do students say about ENGR30002?
- Reviewers praise clear lecturers, plenty of practice material and fair, manageable assessments. Question styles repeat, so practising past exams and problems is the key to doing well. Useful for both civil and chemical engineering students.
- Can I take ENGR30002 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after ENGR30002?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example CVEN30010.
- Can I rate ENGR30002?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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