Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

The applications for mechatronics engineering are virtually unlimited and the need for professionals in this progressive field is very high and increasing.

Opportunities exist in nanotechnology, mining systems and processes, robotics and automation, aerospace systems and flight control, manufacturing systems and processes, intelligent systems for motor vehicles, software engineering, telecommunications, medical systems, bioengineering and many other developing fields.

Vast opportunities for research and development in the above areas also exist in academia, research institutions and advanced industry sectors.

Mechatronics engineers may also take on other roles in industry, in areas such as consulting, management and finance.

Professional recognitions

Australian

For information, visit the engineering page of the undergraduate Handbook.

International

For information about professional recognition of Faculty of Engineering courses visit www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html

Why study Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering?

Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field of engineering that integrates mechanics, electronics, computer science and control theory. It is at the cutting-edge of creating smarter products, devices and processes.

Mechatronics engineers develop, improve and optimise products and their functionality. As a mechatronics engineer you will improve the performance, features and functionality of products like cars, aircraft systems, medical and surgical devices and dishwashers.

The processes and production lines used to make these and many other products are also mechatronic in nature.

For a full course structure visit the handbook entry using the link on the right hand side of this page.

Engineering is a hands-on discipline where learning goes beyond the classroom so it is important that you choose a university with the very best facilities to support your learning. Monash University hosts unique, world-class engineering facilities including:

  • computer laboratory facilities, available 24/7, including printing, multimedia, notebook and wireless areas
  • a science and technology library and resource centre designed specifically for engineering studies
  • the largest wind tunnel in the Southern Hemisphere, used to test aerodynamics of vehicles (including the Monash Motorsport car), airplanes, UAVs, trucks, trains, buildings and yachts. The tunnel has even been used for aerodynamic testing by elite athletes such as Tour de France winner Cadel Evans
  • The Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy, housing one of the world's most powerful electron microscopes.

The Monash Engineering Research and Industry Training (MERIT) program prepares you for life beyond your undergraduate degree. The program offers a range of enrichment activities that help you become work-ready, sharpen your leadership skills and refine your research skills, so you can excel in further study.

Twelve weeks of vacation employment is undertaken during the program allowing you to get experience in securing employment, a taste for working in industry and a head start on your career.

Entry requirements

Clearly in ATAR score (2013):

  • 91.40 (Clayton)

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

4 years full-time
8 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 8,363 AUD
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering

Course code: 3280

CRICOS code: 055532F

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 33,150 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering

Course code: 3280

CRICOS code: 055532F

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements  

International Student Enquiries

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu

Double degree options

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in mathematical methods (CAS) and in one of chemistry or physics.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL, and
  • A score of at least 4 in mathematics SL or 3 in mathematics HL, and
  • A score of at least 4 in chemistry SL or 3 in chemistry HL or 4 in physics SL or 3 in physics HL.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

Qualification Clayton
2013 ATAR clearly in for CSP 91.40

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

This course is not available for Second Semester (July) entry.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

2013 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.

Applicants will be ranked and selected based on their entire academic record.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in mathematical methods (CAS) and in one of chemistry or physics.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL, and
  • A score of at least 4 in mathematics SL or 3 in mathematics HL, and
  • A score of at least 4 in chemistry SL or 3 in chemistry HL or 4 in physics SL or 3 in physics HL.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0; or TOEFL 550 with a TWE of 4.5; or an Internet-based TOEFL score of 79 with 21 in Writing and no section lower than 18.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

2013 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.

Qualification Clayton
A Level GCE (Click on the Undergraduate Qualifications Database link above for details on how the A-Level score is calculated.) 10

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.