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Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) and Bachelor of Arts
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Combined Degree
Duration 5 years full-time or part-time equiv.
SATAC Code 314941
2009
ATAR
86.95
- Program Outline
Mechatronic Engineering combines mechanics with electronics and computing, that is, it integrates machinery with electronics and computer control. Mechatronic engineers need to be comfortable and competent with cutting edge technology in both Mechanical and Electrical & Electronic Engineering. They may design, construct and maintain intelligent machines, micro-machines, smart structures, intelligent systems, control systems and consumer products such as cameras, washing machines or a fully automated robotic assembly line or they may be involved with defence technology and systems.
A combined degree for Mechatronic Engineering is available with the Bachelor of Arts (stream code 236).
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is globally accepted as the program which provides most flexibility in study choices for students. The BA suits students who are interested in the big picture, finding answers to burning questions, understanding human behaviours, cultures and history, and exploring new or existing areas of study. Students specialise in areas of their choice by taking a 'major' (from one of 25 areas) and potentially a 'minor' (from a range of areas). This study plan gives students depth of knowledge and skills in a specialised field, while having breadth of understanding in other areas.
Regardless of their specialisation, all BA students build skills that are highly valued by a variety of employers, such as the ability to find creative solutions to problems, researching and analysing information, the capacity for lifelong learning, and effectively communicating at many levels. These attributes mean students can adapt to different challenges that they might face in their future careers, studies and daily lives.
Students may complete the single degree of Bachelor of Engineering/Arts in five years of full-time study (with some overload). In addition to the program of study for Engineering, students complete 12 units at level I from any Humanities and Social Science discipline and a major sequence. Please contact the School of Engineering for further information. - Related Programs
- Admission and Fee Information
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I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 314941 2009 CSP ATAR 86.95 2009 CSP IB 30 Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567Mid-year entry? Only if prerequisites to core subjects have been completed Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry.IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Midyear applicants must also have completed SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics, or Mathematics 1MA (or equivalent) to allow enrolment in Mathematics 1A in Semester 2. To ensure that you meet the entry requirements, contact the Student Centre.Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
Alternative entry pathways
- Higher Education applicants
You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
- VET applicants
You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
- Special Entry applicants
You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
- Without formal qualifications?
You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
- Other Entry Pathways
How to Apply
SATAC Code: 314941International applicants
Not an international applicant?
International ATAR 80 IB 26 IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $25,000 Mid-year entry? No CRICOS 041992D Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Prerequisites
Mathematics and PhysicsAssumed Knowledge
Chemistry is desirableEquivalent Scores
International ATAR 80 IB 26 IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
International ATAR 80 Annual tuition fees International student place: $25,000 Mid-year entry? No Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry.IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry - Higher Education applicants
- Study Plans
The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree.
Level I Semester 1
- C&ENVENG 1010 Engineering Mechanics - Statics (3 units)
- MECH ENG 1103 Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering (3 units)
- MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA * OR
MATHS 1013 Mathematics IMA * (3 units) - Arts Course (3 units)
Semester 2
- MECH ENG 1006 Design Graphics & Communication (3 units)
- MECH ENG 1007 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics (3 units)
- MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA * OR
MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB * (3 units) - Arts Course (3 units)
* Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in Maths IMA followed by Maths IA and Maths IB in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1.
Level II Semester 1
- MECH ENG 2100 Design Practice (3 units)
- ELEC ENG 1009 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IA (3 units)
- MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics I (3 units)
- Arts Course (3 units)
Semester 2
- CHEM ENG 1009 Materials I (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2002 Stress Analysis & Design (3 units)
- MATHS 2202 Engineering Mathematics II (3 units)
- Arts Course (3 units)
Level III Semester 1
- MECH ENG 2015 Electronics IIM (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2021 Thermo-Fluids I (3 units)
- Arts Course(s) (6 units)
- MECH ENG 2501 Mech Eng Level 2 Prac
Semester 2
- MECH ENG 2019 Dynamics & Control I (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2101 Mechatronics IM includes Workshop Practical (3 units)
- Arts Course(s) (6 units)
- MECH ENG 2502 Mech Eng Level 2 Prac
Level IV Semester 1
- MECH ENG 3103 Manufacturing Engineering & Quality Systems (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3105 Sustainability & the Environment (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3102 Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3106 Mechatronics II (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3501 Mech Eng Level 3 Prac
Semester 2
- MECH ENG 3028 Dynamics & Control II (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3032 Micro-Controller Programming (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3027 Engineering Systems Design & Communication (3 units)
- ELEC ENG 3025 Power Electronics & Drive Systems M (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3502 Mech Eng Level 3 Prac
Level V Semester 1
- MECH ENG 4135A Mechatronics Honours Project Level IV OR
MECH ENG 4134A Mechatronics Design Project Level IV Part I (3 units) - MECH ENG 4102 Advanced PID Control (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4124 Robotics M (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4501 Mech Eng Level 4 Prac
Semester 2
- Arts course (offered in Sem 1 & Sem 2) (6 units)
- MECH ENG 4135B Mechatronics Honours Project Level IV OR
MECH ENG 4134B Mechatronics Design Project Level IV Part 2 (3 units) - MECH ENG 4116 Engineering Management & Professional Practice (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4123 Advanced Digital Control (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4501 Mech Eng Level 4 Prac
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