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 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
ENG101 International Business Law and Ethics
ENG102 Comparative and International Employment Relations
ENG103 Managing People
ENG104 Communication and Thought
MTH103 Foundations of Engineering
MTH104 Engineering Statics
SCI107 Introduction to the Internet of Things
Developing courses (8) 96 units
ELC200 Introduction to Engineering Design
ELC201 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
ELC205 Introductory Calculus
MEC200 Physics
MEC205 Digital Logic and Computer Programming
MEC221 Electronic Circuits: Fundamental Theory and Applications
MEC225 Introduction to Control Systems
MCH200 Introduction to Thermofluids
Graduate courses (12) 144 units
MTH201 Dynamics 1*
MTH203 Mechanics of Materials
ELC301 Engineering Materials*
ELC304 Mechatronic Design 1
ENG302 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
ENG304 Numerical Analysis
MCH301 Communications Engineering (Hardware and protocols)
MEC336 Embedded System Design
ELC400 Engineering Project Management
ENG401 Engineering Research Methodology
ENG402 Mechatronic Design 2
MCH400 Engineering System Design*
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 Robotics and Autonomous Systems |
| MCH200 Engineering Project 1 |
| ELC301 Engineering Project 2 |
| MEC336 Image Processing and Machine Vision |
| ENG302 Numerical Analysis |
| MCH301 Mechatronic Design 1 |
| ELC304 Communications Engineering (Hardware and protocols) |
| ENG304 Engineering System Design* |
| ENG401 Engineering Project Management |
| ENG402 Mechatronic Design 2 |
| ELC400 Embedded System Design |
| MCH400 Engineering Research Methodology |
- 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.