Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechatronic) | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechatronic)

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. 

As an Engineering Technologist, you will attain the skills to: focus on interactions with the system, modify and adapt established engineering practices and advance engineering technology.

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 40 days of work experience
  • Learn from industry professional through guest lectures and site visits that expose you to current engineering professional practice

Location

Duration

3 years 3 years 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.
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$)

QTAC code

014015

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
25
Total units
288
Duration
3 years 3 years
UniSC program code
UB004
Program structure
Introductory courses (8) 96 units

ENG100 Discovering Management
ENG101 Marketing Essentials
ENG104 Information Systems in Organisations
ENG105 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
ENG106 Contemporary Communication Theory and Trends
MTH103 Communication for the Creative Professional
MTH104 Editing for Professionals
SCI107 Introduction to Contemporary Global Media and Communication

Developing courses (9) 96 units

ELC200 Digital Journalism
ELC206 Business Law
ENG200 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment(0 units)
ENG206 Business, Governance and Society
MCH201 Global Communication
MCH202 Work Integrated Learning Project
MEC200 Work Integrated Learning Placement
MTH201 Work Integrated Learning Project
MTH203 Work Integrated Learning Placement

Graduate courses (8) 96 units

ELC300 Materials in Engineering
ELC302 Professional Engineering
ENG305 Engineering Design
ENG306 Engineering Statics
MCH300 Engineering Computing
MCH302 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
MCH303 Introductory Calculus
MEC308 Physics

Study sequences

Additional entry information

This program has standard English language requirements.

Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information.

Prerequisites

English

Recommended prior study
Maths Methods and/or Specialist Maths; and Physics or Chemistry
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete the equivalent of 40 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 enroll 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