Melbourne School of Engineering

Mechatronics

Mechatronics is a discipline concerned with the integration of mechanical, electronic and software engineering. A detailed understanding of how these areas interact enables the development of ‘smart’ products and systems such as computercontrolled robots and washing machines.

Careers

Mechatronics engineers gain employment with companies that develop and use advanced automation equipment, computer integrated manufacturing systems and ‘smart’ products.

 

Mechatronics study options

 

Undergraduate study: New Generation Degrees

Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems and Software Systems are offered in the following New Generation Degrees, leading to the Master of Engineering (Mechatronics).

Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Systems)

Bachelor of Science (Software Systems)

Bachelor of Science (Electrical Systems)

 

Professional entry: Master of Engineering (Mechatronics)

The professional Master of Engineering (Mechatronics) can be studied by graduates of any degree with suitable Maths & Science. It provides professional accreditation as an engineer*. The Melbourne Model sets designated pathways in undergraduate "New Generation" degrees that provide automatic credits for the Masters program.

 

Research Degrees

Students with a Bachelor (or Master) of Engineering from the University of Melbourne or other institutions may apply to undertake research Masters and PhD programs.

 

Further information

*Provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia effective May 2009. Full accreditation is only possible after the first students graduate from the program.