ObjectivesMechatronics engineering is the integration of electrical, electronic, and computer engineering with mechanical and industrial engineering enabling the development of intelligent machines and advanced manufacturing and processing systems. Areas of study within mechatronics include mechanics, computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing, analog and digital electronics, signal analysis, electro-mechanical systems, advanced materials, sensor technology, automatic control, robotics, system design and development, and project management. Graduates will have competencies in electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering, and be able to participate in and lead complex multidisciplinary projects. This course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice and, along with a sound theoretical base, includes strong elements of practical problem solving, team work and project development. As a result, as well as having multiple technical and transferable skill competencies, graduates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to lead complex projects. Mechatronics engineers have diverse employment opportunities in most sectors of industry including product design and development, manufacturing, mining and resource, process control and automation, public utilities, road and transport, defence, aerospace, and consulting.
Entry requirementsSatisfactory performance in TEE Calculus or Applicable Mathematics, or equivalent, is required. TEE Physics is desirable. Students who have completed a TAFE Diploma or its equivalent in an allied engineering field may be admitted to the Bachelor of Engineering with advanced standing. Special admission requirements Note: Students who have not completed TEE Calculus or TEE Physics (or equivalents) will be required to complete bridging units during the first year of their studies.
Academic titleBachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics)
This course is available for on-campus study by students with an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
The course is comprised of a total of 480 credit points (33 units).
Year One
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
ENS1154 Introduction to Engineering 15
ENS1162 Electrical Engineering 1A 15
MAT1236 Calculus 1 * 15
SCP1111 Physics of Motion ** 15
Semester 2
ENS1253 Electrical Engineering 1B 15
ENM1102 Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design 15
ENS1115 Materials and Manufacturing 1 15
MAT1163 Linear Algebra 15
* Students without TEE Calculus should enrol in the bridging unit MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics, and should enrol in MAT1236 in a later semester. ** Students without TEE Physics should enrol in the bridging unit SCP1132 Introduction to Physics, and should enrol in SCP1111 in a later semester.
Year Two
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
ENM2104 Instrumentation and Measurement 15
ENS2455 Circuit Analysis 15
ENS2256 Digital Electronics 15
MAT2236 Differential Equations 15
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
ENS3260 Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Systems 15
ENS2159 Engineering Innovation and Ethics 15
ENM3218 Fluid Mechanics 15
Elective 1
Semester 2
ENS3220 Electrical Machines and Transformers 15
ENS2257 Microprocessor Systems 15
ENS3105 Mechanical Design and Development 15
ENS3341 Signals and Systems 15
Year Four
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
ENS4111 Engineering Practicum 0
ENS3180 Finite Element Methods 15
ENS4152 Project Development 15
ENS4251 Control Systems 15
Elective 2
Recommended Electives
Unit Description Points
ENS2170 Principles of Industrial Maintenance 15
ENS2258 Analog Electronics 15
ENS3343 Data Communication and Computer Networks 15
ENS3441 Communication Systems 1 15
ENS3447 Propagation and Antennas 15
ENS3205 Real-Time Embedded Systems 15
ENS3255 Engineering Tribology 15
ENS3243 Structural Analysis 15
ENS3170 Vibrations and Condition Monitoring 15
ENS3206 Power Systems 1 15
ENS4209 Process Control 15
ENS4360 Power Electronics 15
ENS4200 Building Services 15
ENS4445 Sustainability and Renewable Energy 15
Note: Electives chosen from outside this list must be approved by the Course Coordinator.