Future Students

Mechatronics Engineering

Mechatronics engineers build and design these systems and need expertise in computing and electronics, core mechanical engineering knowledge, and the ability to bring these together to make working systems which meet the safety and reliabilty levels we take for granted.

Engineers are increasingly relying on complex computer-based control and monitoring systems interacting with existing mechanical plant equipment. Mechatronics engineers make these systems work.

 As a Mechatronics graduate from UWA you will have a broad technical background which prepares you for your future and offers a broad range of employment and further study opportunities.

Level 1
When you start your Mechatronics engineering course at UWA, you will do a first year common with Mechanical, Materials, Civil, Environmental and Resource Engineering students. You will be introduced to engineering dynamics, statics, electrical fundamentals and computer technology, as well as improving your skills in maths and physics.

Level 2
In your second year, still in common with the Mechanical students (and Civil students for many subjects) you will be building your knowledge in a variety of engineering subjects and mathematics. You will get practical experience in our laboratories, including computer-aided design (CAD), and the opportunity to dismantle, re-assemble and run an engine in one afternoon!

Level 3
In third year you specialise in Mechatronics by building a solid foundation in electronics and object-oriented programming and undertaking practical projects with working mechatronics systems such as robots and process plant. You will also be increasing your knowledge and skills in a number of professional areas, including design and manufacture, and developing communication skills in seminars. You can choose some optional specialised courses. If you do a CEED project, you will also commence your major project, completing it as your fourth year project.

Level 4
In your final year, you will study the environment and engineering ethics in common with all engineering streams, a substantial mechatronics engineering project, and select from a variety of more specialised topics. As in third year, you will be improving your communication skills in class seminars.

During the Bachelor of Engineering, you will also complete at least 12 weeks full time (or equivalent part time) of professional work experience.

Career opportunities

An engineering degree is harder than most when studying, but the rewards are great. Mechanical and Mechatronics engineers are in demand all around the world, as well as here in Western Australia. Our graduates are employed in all kinds of companies throughout Australia, and in many overseas countries.

The main reason we have started our mechatronics program is that many companies ask for students with a mechatronics qualification. In the past, they have taken mechanical engineering graduates who have developed an interest in computing or electronics outside their formal coursework.

Professional Accreditation
The Mechatronics Engineering program within the Bachelor of Engineering is fully accredited by the Institute of Engineers Australia ensuring recognition in Australia and in many overseas countries.