Bachelor (Honours)
This course prepares you to be a practical and industry-ready engineer capable of designing the electronics, robots and autonomous systems of the future. You will learn how to design, program and integrate electronic devices with mechanical designs that communicate with other computers, devices or even cloud-based systems. You will be able to deliver innovative solutions to real-world problems and design autonomous and intelligent devices ranging from self-driving vehicles to biomedical systems.
Throughout this course you will have opportunities to explore cutting-edge technologies using the facilities in our multi-million-dollar engineering precinct, including state-of-the-art mechatronics, manufacturing robotics and IoT systems. Discover what it takes to work in teams on industry projects with our project-based learning activities in this Engineers Australia Accredited degree.
Interested in joining aspiring engineers in some of the most advanced facilities in Australia?
Mix electrical, mechanical and robotics engineering into a single degree and you could land a career shaping the innovative robotics systems of the future. This course develops your business and project management skills to ensure you graduate with the entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed.
Mechatronics engineering at Deakin ensures skills in electronic, mechanical and computer engineering to ensure that graduates obtain a broad skill set that enhances your employability and industry relevance.
Delve into mechatronics engineering principles, then take your learning even further with opportunities to put your skills into practice. Through project-oriented design-based learning (PODBL), you will be challenged to apply theory and science to industry-relevant projects such as the automation of industrial processes using robotics and other cutting-edge technologies, flying drones, 3D printers, robotics and self-driving cars.
Another way we bring authentic industry experiences to you is through our $55 million engineering precinct with state-of-the-art simulation and visualisation systems, purpose-built interactive labs and workshop learning spaces. At Deakin you will get hands-on experience with the very latest engineering tools, take part in work-integrated learning opportunities and hear from the brightest minds in the field with frequent guest lectures. Some of our world-class facilities include:
Through final-year projects, you will gain an introduction to advanced research areas such as mobile robotics and 3D printing and have the opportunity to design an autonomous robot.
Become even more employable by building transferable skills in entrepreneurship, innovation, project management, technical report writing and more. And be well-equipped to meet the challenges of the future by developing an understanding of the ethical, technical and professional issues within the industry, all while gaining an insight into the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the modern engineer.
With an international skills shortage in the industry, and roles expected to rise significantly in the next five years, Deakin graduates are in demand both in Australia and further abroad.
Not only that, employers seek out Deakin graduates for their forward-thinking, innovative and entrepreneurial qualities.
As a mechatronics engineering graduate, you could be employed in the following roles:
To complete the Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours), students must attain 32 credit points, which must include the following:
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.
* Students must complete at least one (1) level 3, 4 or 7 SE elective unit (one credit point). It is strongly recommended that the remaining elective be a level 3, 4, or 7 unit.
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of 50% of the course at Deakin University.
You can also refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.