Engineering (Mechatronic Engineering)

Apply your expertise

Based on leading edge research and the combination of electrical and mechanical engineering, USQ's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronic) will give you the skills and practical experience you want for a successful professional career. Study while you work, either via distance education or on campus, and have the flexibility to adapt your study to your life.

Why Mechatronics?

As a graduate from USQ's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronic) you will be exposed to career opportunities as a professional Mechatronics Engineer, Robotics Specialist, Control Engineer, Automation Engineer or Cross Disciplinary Engineer in the mining, Government, agriculture, health, automotive and aeronautical fields.

With USQ's relationship with the National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture, Mechatronic students also have a first-hand opportunity to put their skills to practice alongside the innovation of your final year research program that will allow you to apply your expertise to the field of your interests. Previous students have produced projects in the fields of  using LEGO in the recovery process of stroke victims, designing a force feedback system for use in direct human to machine interfacing and obstacle detection using vision for mobile robots.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses13

plus 19 x Major courses19

plus 8 x practice courses (0 units value)0

Total32

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 Courses:

CIV1501Engineering Statics

ELE1801Electrical Technology

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics

MEC2304Solid Modelling

Year 2 Courses:

ELE1301Computer Engineering

ENG3104Engineering Simulations and Computations

ENM2600Advanced Engineering Mathematics

MEC1201Engineering Materials

MEC2301Design of Machine Elements

MEC2401Dynamics I

MEC2402Stress Analysis

 plus one elective - see Electives 

Year 3 Courses:

ELE1502Electronic Circuits

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society

ENG4110Engineering Research Methodology

MEC2202Manufacturing Processes

MEC3302Computational Mechanics in Design

MEC3303System Design

ELE2103Linear Systems and Control

plus one elective- see Electives

Year 4 Courses:

ELE2303Embedded Systems Design

ELE2504Electronic Design and Analysis

ENG3003Engineering Management

ENG4111Research Project Part 1

ENG4112Research Project Part 2

MEC4406Robotics and Machine Vision

plus two electives - see Electives

Practice Courses:

ELE1911Electrical and Electronic Practice A

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1

ENG3902Professional Practice 1

ENG4903Professional Practice 2

ENG4909Work Experience - Professional

MEC2901Mechanical Practice 1

MEC2902Mechanical Practice 2

MEC3905Mechatronic Practice

Electives:

ELE3305Computer Systems and Communications Protocols

ELE3506Electronic Measurement

ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management

ELE3105Computer Controlled Systems

MEC2101Thermodynamics

MEC3102Fluid Mechanics

MEC3203Materials Technology

MEC3204Production Engineering

MEC3403Dynamics II

MEC4104Energy Technology

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4SA) and Mathematics B (4SA) or equivalent
• Recommended study: Year 12 Physics (4SA)

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 10/79

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• A-level Mathematics or equivalent
• A-level Physics is recommended

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.