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 Theories and Systems of Counselling and Psychotherapy
ENG101 Digital Photographic Practice
ENG104 Visual Worlds: An Introduction to Art and Design History
ENG105 Introduction to Design
ENG106 Typography
MTH103 Dramatic Languages
MTH104 Reading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Writing
SCI107 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
Developing courses (9) 96 units
ELC200 Planning Principles and Practice
ELC206 Spatial Governance and Planning
ENG200 Regions, Change and Sustainability(0 units)
ENG206 Landscapes, Place and People
MEC200 New Venture Growth
MCH201 Managing the Social Enterprise
MCH202 Social Enterprise Establishment
MTH201 Introducing Human Geographies
MTH203 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment
Graduate courses (14) 192 units
ELC300 Animals and Society
ELC302 History of Australian popular culture: The Twentieth Century and Beyond
ENG305 Talking History: Memory and the Past
ENG306 20th Century and Beyond: A History
MCH300 Riots and Rebellions: Conflict in Australian History
MCH302 Cultural Heritage
MCH303 Managing Workplace Relations
MEC308 Managing Organisational Change
ELC404 Cross-Cultural Management
ENG406 Telecommunications and Networks(24 units)
ENG407 Software Development 1(24 units)
MCH400 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
MCH401 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
MCH402 International Relations: Theory and Practice
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