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 computer engineering to create new technologies and constantly improve the systems around us. With automation set to play an increasing role in almost every product and industry, this degree will give you skills that are in demand and future-proof your engineering career.
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 computer engineering to create new technologies and constantly improve the systems around us. With automation set to play an increasing role in almost every product and industry, this degree will give you skills that are in demand and future-proof your engineering career.
In this degree 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
- Choose the area you want to specialise in, including electrical or mechanical engineering, management or entrepreneurship
- Get hands-on project management experience by designing your own major engineering research project
Career opportunities
Mechatronics engineers work across a range of fields, including robotics engineering, industrial engineering and product design, manufacturing, data communications, automotive and more.
Membership
Graduates are eligible for registration with Engineers Australia as professional engineers, following five years of suitable professional engineering experience.
Accreditation
This program is currently undergoing provisional accreditation by Engineers Australia.
Program structure
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
COR109 Motor Control and Learning
ENG101 Event Management
ENG102 Work Place Learning II
ENG103 Biomechanics II
ENG104 Exercise Physiology II
MTH103 Communication and Thought
MTH104 Foundations of Engineering
SCI107 Engineering Statics
Developing courses (8) 96 units
ELC200 Introduction to the Internet of Things
ELC201 Introduction to Engineering Design
ELC205 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
MEC200 Introductory Calculus
MEC205 Physics
MEC221 Digital Logic and Computer Programming
MEC225 Electronic Circuits: Fundamental Theory and Applications
MCH200 Introduction to Control Systems
Graduate courses (12) 144 units
MTH201 Introduction to Thermofluids
MTH203 Dynamics 1*
ELC301 Mechanics of Materials
ELC304 Engineering Materials*
ENG302 Mechatronic Design 1
ENG304 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
MCH301 Numerical Analysis
MEC336 Communications Engineering (Hardware and protocols)
ELC400 Embedded System Design
ENG401 Engineering Project Management
ENG402 Engineering Research Methodology
MCH400 Mechatronic Design 2
Minor courses (4) 48 units
Students must select one of the following minor study areas:
- Electrical Engineering (for Mechatronic Engineers)
- Mechanical Engineering (for Mechatronic Engineers)
- Civil Engineering (for Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineers)
- Environmental Studies for Engineers
- Management for Engineers
- Entrepreneurship
- Wider Engineering Studies
Honours
The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) (Honours) may be awarded with a class of Honours to a
student:
- with the percentage results achieved in twelve courses as specified in the table below; and
- achieving at least 65% in ENG402 Engineering Research Project 2.
| Courses |
| MTH203 Engineering System Design* |
| MCH200 Robotics and Autonomous Systems |
| ELC301 Engineering Project 1 |
| MEC336 Engineering Project 2 |
| ENG302 Image Processing and Machine Vision |
| MCH301 Numerical Analysis |
| ELC304 Mechatronic Design 1 |
| ENG304 Communications Engineering (Hardware and protocols) |
| ENG401 Engineering System Design* |
| ENG402 Engineering Project Management |
| ELC400 Mechatronic Design 2 |
| MCH400 Embedded System Design |
- The minimum levels of achievement normally required for each class of honours are shown in the following table:
| Honours results classification | Overall Percentage attained in Specified Courses* |
| Honours Class I | 80% - 100% |
| Honours Class IIA | 70% - 79% |
| Honours Class IIB | 60% - 69% |
*The percentage result shall be rounded up if ≥ 0.5 or rounded down if < 0.5.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 384
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Select a minor from one of the minors as listed below. Students must choose the minor to be studied before the completion of Semester 1, Year 3
- 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 USC 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.