Instrumentation control and automation engineering at ECU is the integration of electrical, electronic and computing engineering with control engineering.

This integrated discipline includes the development of intelligent systems to automate monitoring, processing, and production in different engineering industries. 

The program focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice along with a sound theoretical base and includes strong elements of practical problem-solving, teamwork and project development. 

The course covers topics in process control algorithms, computer interfacing and communications of industrial controllers, as well as computer automation, including the use of PLCs, SCADA, and PC-based systems to control systems and processes. 

Topics such as advanced PLC control and SCADA systems, and manufacturing execution systems are introduced in the advanced years of the program after students have gained proficiency in the theory of modern control and dynamic systems.

The first year of this course includes a set of eight units that are common across all engineering honours courses. 

Work Experience requirement

Students are required to undertake a minimum of 12 weeks of practical work experience in an engineering industry environment. This will normally be undertaken during a vacation period.

• Academic Transcript
• Evidence of Academic English Competency
• Current Resume (CV) or Evidence of Work Experience (If Applicable)
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Work Experience Documents (If applicable)

All applicants are required to have 

• Mathematics, and
• Physics or Engineering Studies, with equivalents considered, and
• Chemistry, with equivalents considered.

It is desirable that all applicants have Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered. 

Students without Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR may need to take a bridging unit in the first year of their studies.

Minimum requirements for secondary school results can change, depending on the country where you completed your secondary study.

If you've completed a Certificate IV, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma at a recognized Australian education provider, this may also help you meet minimum entry requirements for an undergraduate course.

GPA

China: 

National College Entrance Exam (Gao Kao) OR

Successful completion of one year of tertiary study           A minimum of 65.6% of the overall score

India:

Higher Secondary Certificate or equivalent   65%

Iran: 

High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe)  12 out of 20

Foundation: 

A Diploma from ECC is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at Edith Cowan University.

It aims to prepare international students for further study in an ECC Diploma or for entry into the first year of a selected Edith Cowan University bachelor’s degree.

Pathway:

Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies) (Year 2) will be eligible for admission to a range of Health Science degrees at ECU. (Such as Bachelor of Aviation - Bachelor of Engineering Honours majoring in: Chemical, Civil, Civil and Environmental, Computer Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical and Renewable Energy, Electronics and Communications, Instrumentation Control and Automation, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Petroleum - Bachelor of Engineering Science - Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical) - Bachelor of Technology (Engineering) majoring in, Chemical, Electronic and Computer Systems - Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports))