Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) (Honours)
Help engineer the future. Forget about robots coming to take your job – instead, make it your job to design the robots and automated systems of the future! Mechatronics is an exciting field that combines the best of mechanical, electrical and electronic and computer engineering to create new technologies and constantly improve the systems around us.
In this program you will:
- Study the fundamentals of engineering, including applied maths, physics, statistics and system design
- Learn about robotics and autonomous systems, communication engineering, digital logic and computer programming, machine vision and more
- Get hands-on experience through 12 weeks of work experience
- Gain hands-on research project management experience
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 31
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 0100795
- UniSC program code
- SC405
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
ENG100 Therapeutic Reasoning: Process, Means and Methods
ENG101 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being and Becoming an OT II and III
ENG104 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy
ENG105 OT (Occupational Therapy) as a Complex Process
ENG106 Public Health Foundations
MTH103 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
MTH104 Occupational Therapy Research & Evaluation
SCI107 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being and Becoming an OT II and III
Developing courses (9) 96 units
ELC200 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy
ELC206 OT (Occupational Therapy) as a Complex Process
ENG200 Occupational Therapy Thesis(0 units)
ENG206 Materials in Engineering
MEC200 Professional Engineering
MCH201 Engineering Design
MCH202 Engineering Statics
MTH201 Engineering Computing
MTH203 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
Graduate courses (14) 192 units
ELC300 Introductory Calculus
ELC302 Physics
ENG305 Engineering Management
ENG306 Engineering System Design
MCH300 Machine Component Design
MCH302 Robotics and Autonomous Systems
MCH303 Engineering Computer Applications and Interactive Modelling
MEC308 System Dynamics and Control
ELC404 Advanced Digital and Embedded Systems
ENG406 Engineering Project 1(24 units)
ENG407 Engineering Project 2(24 units)
MCH400 Image Processing and Machine Vision
MCH401 Actuators and Drives in Mechatronic Systems
MCH402 Advanced Control Systems Engineering
Honours
The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) (Honours) may be awarded with Honours.
The class of Honours awarded to a student is calculated using the mean mark achieved when completing the 96 units of AQF8 level courses (400 coded).
| Honours results classification | Mean mark achieved in AQF8 courses (400 coded) |
| Honours Class I | 80% - 100% |
| Honours Class IIA | 70% - 79.5% |
| Honours Class IIB | 60% - 69.5% |
| Honours Class III | 50% - 59.5% |
| Marginal Fail | 47% - 49.5% |
| Fail | 0% - 46.5% |
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Moreton Bay | 60.00 |
Post admission requirements
Students must complete 60 days of suitable engineering work experience.
Additional entry information
Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information.
- Prerequisites
English (Units 3 and 4, C)
- Recommended prior study
- Maths Methods and/or Specialist Maths; and Physics or Chemistry
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete a minimum of 60 days of suitable work experience. Students must meet all costs associated with the acquisition of practical experience to satisfy this requirement
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
- As part of your UniSC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
WIL notes
- Refer to Engineering - Work Experience
- CSP estimate
- A$7,818 - 2024 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- $30,300