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The Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) (Honours) course prepares students to cross the traditional boundaries between mechanical systems, machines, computer hardware and software, control and electronic design. Students can choose to focus their career in any one of these fields which may seek to meet growing employment demand for multi-skilled graduates from an industry that is pushing the limits of technology by exploiting the growing convergence of these fields. One such field of growth is robotic systems, encompassing automated assembly plants and driverless vehicles. Graduates of this course will have extensive skills relating to multi-disciplinary sectors of engineering.

Course learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• apply coherent and advanced knowledge of the chosen major in engineering in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking and judgment
• apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence, as preparation for research higher degrees
• apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
• apply abstraction, mathematics and engineering fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model, using appropriate engineering methods and tools
• communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work
• demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional engineering practice in a global and sustainable context
• reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing of personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Course structure

For the completion of Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) (Honours), students are required to complete a total of 32 units (400 credit points) consisting of:

• 12 Core Units of Study (150 credit points)
• 16 units of study from Robotics and Mechatronics Major (200 credit points)
• 4 Elective units (50 credit points), either from Specialist Studies electives or an approved minor
• 1 compulsory, not-for-credit units (0 credit points)

Career opportunities

Robotics and Mechatronics engineering graduates may find employment as systems maintenance and design engineer, project planner, product designer or project manager in a range of industries including robotics, aerospace, chemical, defense, automotive, manufacturing, industrial research and the oil and gas sector.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible to register as Graduate Engineers with Board of Engineering Malaysia (BEM) and to apply for graduate membership with Engineers Australia (EA).

Key Information due to COVID-19: Swinburne will continue with its fully online learning for our students. Online learning and assessments continues to be the primary mode of delivery for the majority of the learning activities.