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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours)

Course code: #40367

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $40,490 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    64.9 out of 100

  • CRICOS Code

    111375A

Highlights
Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Practical Experience

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start & deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2023 2023-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2023 2023-06-30
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2024 2024-06-30

Overview

Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours)

Mechatronics engineering at The University of Newcastle is concerned with the synergy of electrical, computer and mechanical technologies that lead to new solutions to industrial problems. 

Students study various courses in technical design, automation and operational performance of the electromechanical systems used in industries such as defence, advanced manufacturing, mining and health. 

This means you will learn various mechatronics engineering concepts, skills and practices as part of your degree.

Learn critical technical and mechatronics engineering skills by studying courses in computer-integrated manufacturing, electronic design, mechatronics design, microprocessor systems, modelling and simulation, sensors and actuators.

Gain invaluable practical experience through your industry placement.

Become job-ready through professional practice courses. 

 

Hands-on practical experience: 

build vital professional networks and hands-on industry experience with 12 weeks of professional practice throughout your degree.

 

Practical experience:

All University of Newcastle engineering students has the opportunity to complete 12 weeks of industrial experience during their degree. 

This can be completed in one block or as shorter placements of no less than two weeks. 

Through your work placement, you’ll build important professional networks and put your learning into practice.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$48,390

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,148
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,900
Tuition 1 person $40,490

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.38 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 40 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcript
  • Completion certificate
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport biometric page
  • For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

60
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

50
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English language skills test equivalence:  IELTS 6

TOEFL IBT: 60-78 with a Writing score of 21-23, Speaking 18-19, Reading 13-18, and Listening 12-19

PTE: 50-57 with all bands 54

Cambridge: 169 -175  with all bands 169

The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of intensive English language programs to help students achieve their goal of studying at the University of Newcastle.

Course NameDurationEntry RequirementsLead to
English Language Bridging - Elementary10 weeksIELTS 4.0Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.0Upper-Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Upper-Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.5Advanced English 
Advanced (EAP)10 weeksIELTS 6.0Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter Upper Intermediate English with an IELTS score of 5.0Upper-Intermediate

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter this course with an IELTS score of 5.5.


Academic background and requirement

Assumed Knowledge:

  • Mathematics (Band 5 or above) or equivalent.
  • One science-related subject would also be an advantage (Physics or Chemistry preferred).

Applicants who have achieved less than Band 5 may be admitted to the program but may need additional studies to complete the program's requirements successfully.

Applicants who have completed HSC Mathematics General 2 may be admitted to the program but can expect to undertake additional studies to complete the program's requirements. successfully

 

Recommended Studies:

  • HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent.
  • Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage (Physics or Chemistry preferred).

 

Compulsory Program Requirements:

Industrial Experience is a compulsory requirement of the program. 

It includes 4 weeks undertaken as part of your in-program WIL experience (ENGG3000) and an additional 8 weeks (totalling 12 weeks).

Students are encouraged to obtain and report on a substantial block of this experience at one time. Still, several shorter periods, of not less than 2 weeks duration, will be accepted.

 

Entry requirements:

Admission to undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools. 

 

GPA:

China:

China (Peoples’ Republic) National Entrance Examination (Gaokao): 487    out of 750   (64.9%)

 

India:

  • All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 13
  • Indian School Certificate (CISCE): 83
  • Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh - Intermediate Public Examination: 80
  • Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination: 80
  • Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education - Second Year PreUniversity Examination: 80

 

Canada:

  • Ontario Secondary School Canada: 77

 

Foundation Studies

The University of Newcastle College of International Education Foundation Studies Program can be completed in either two or three trimesters and is designed to prepare international students for university study, both academically and socially. 

Career opportunities

  • Industrial Automation Engineer
  • Robotics Designer
  • Smart Infrastructure Designer
  • Avionics Engineer
  • Data Communications Engineer

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