Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) (Honours)
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
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
- Choose the area you want to specialise in, including electrical and electronic or mechanical engineering, management or entrepreneurship
- Gain hands-on research project management experience
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
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 2024 fees (A$)
CSPQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 32
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 0100795
- UniSC program code
- SC405
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
ENG101 Discovering Management
ENG102 Information Systems in Organisations
ENG103 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success
ENG104 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
MTH103 Professional People Skills for Study, Community and Society
MTH104 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SCI107 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice
SCI110 Group Processes and Practice
Developing courses (10) 120 units
ELC200 Therapeutic Communication Skills
ELC201 Introduction to Psychology A
ELC205 Introduction to Psychology B
MCH200 Foundations of Human Behaviour
MEC205 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
MEC221 Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories
MEC225 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
MTH201 Medical Genetics
MTH203 Integrated Physiology
Graduate courses (10) 120 units
ELC301 Microbiology
ELC304 Nutritional Biochemistry
ELC400 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
ENG302 Coastal and Marine Ecology
ENG304 Coastal Conservation Planning
ENG401 Coastal Geomorphology
ENG402 Plant Growth and Reproduction
MCH301 Agricultural and Forest Ecology
MCH400 Sustainable Aquaculture
MEC336 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
Minor courses (4) 48 units
Students must select one of the following minor study areas:
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering (for Mechatronic Engineers)
- Mechanical Engineering (for Mechatronic Engineers)
- Civil Engineering (for Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineers)
- Climate Change and Coastal Zone Studies
- Environmental Studies for Engineers^
- Management for Engineers^
- Wider Engineering Studies
^Not available at Moreton Bay campus.
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 Exercise Physiology I |
| MCH200 Nutrition for Health and Exercise |
| ELC301 Advanced Sports Nutrition |
| MEC336 Exercise Physiology II |
| ENG302 Communication and Thought |
| MCH301 Introductory Counselling Skills and Theory |
| ELC304 Introduction to Psychology A |
| ENG304 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change |
| ENG401 Social Work and Human Services Practice |
| ENG402 Social Justice, Welfare and the State |
| ELC400 Introduction to Indigenous Australia |
| MCH400 Ethics and Professional Practice |
- 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 UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Moreton Bay | 60.00 |
Post admission requirements
Students must complete 60 days of suitable engineering work experience.
Additional entry information
Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information.
- Prerequisites
English (Units 3 and 4, C)
- Recommended prior study
- Maths Methods and/or Specialist Maths; and Physics or Chemistry
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- 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 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
- CSP estimate
- A$7,252 - 2023 Fees