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. 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.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2021 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- ^First year courses offered at Moreton Bay campus from Semester 1, 2020.
- ^First year courses offered at Moreton Bay campus from Semester 1, 2020.
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- Program coordinator
- Dr Umer Izhar
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 and electronic 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.
Not sure which Engineering specialisation is for you?
USC’s undergraduate Engineering programs share common foundational courses, giving you the flexibility to follow your interests after the first year.
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