Master of Mechatronics engineering blends the disciplines of mechanical, electrical and software engineering around the principles of control systems and automation. Mechatronic engineers create and work with systems that have various degrees of automation, which is increasingly a factor of everyday life with examples including robots, automobiles and CNC machines all featuring levels of computer control.
The Mechatronics Masters course at the University of Melbourne combines the in-depth technical knowledge required to work in this fast changing discipline with broader aspects of engineering like project management and intellectual property. The course features state-of-the-art facilities and is influenced by industry perspectives, and graduates are well equipped to take advantage of the wealth of job opportunities available.
Entry Requirements
Admission to the Master of Engineering (ME) requires at least 65% GPA in the final two years of undergraduate study.
Pathways to the Master of Engineering (Mechatronics) include:
University of Melbourne New Generation undergraduate degrees in the following:
•Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Systems) (3 year) followed by the Master of Engineering (Mechatronics) (2 years, points)
•Bachelor of Science (Software Systems) (3 year) followed by the Master of Engineering (Mechatronics) (2 years, points)
•Bachelor of Science (Electrical Systems) (3 year) followed by the Master of Engineering (Mechatronics) (2 years, points)
Any other bachelor degree:
Students graduating from any (minimum 3-year) degree program who have completed the equivalent of 25 points of first-year mathematics (specifically Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra or equivalent) and 25 points of first-year physics (or equivalent) may be admitted to the point (3-year) Master of Engineering (Mechatronics).
For information about credit for prior studies please visit entry requirements.
Course Structure
This sample is provided as a guide only. There are numerous different possibilities available, and subject availability will vary from year to year.
Master of Engineering (Mechatronics)
Note: This course plan is for student entering the ME (Mechatronics) at preliminary year.
Graduates from University of Melbourne New Generation degrees will have different course plans depending on the choice of undergraduate degree.
Year 1 Summer Engineering Mechanics
Sem 1 Engineering Communication Mechanics and Materials Engineering Computation Mechanical Dynamics
Sem 2 Solid Mechanics Fluid Mechanics Engineering Mathematics Foundations of Electrical Networks
Year 2 Sem 1 Programming the Machine Control Systems Electrical Network Analysis and Design Digital System Design
Sem 2 Mechatronics Design Object Oriented Software Development Dynamics of Machines Advanced Control Systems
Year 3 Sem 1 Manufacturing Systems Algorithm and Data Structures Project
Sem 2 Advanced Motion Control Embedded Systems Design Mechatronics Elective
Engineering Practice
Mechatronics Electives are chosen from a prescribed list.
Mechatronics Electives
Software Modelling and Design Probability and Random Models Computational Fluid Dynamics Operating Systems and Network Services
Electrical Device Modelling Finance and HR for Engineers Electronic System Implementation Communication Networks
Engineering subjects Science subjects Engineering Elective
Further information:
•For course structures and subjects, download the full University Handbook listing as a pdf; or view the listing on the Handbook website
•For International and local student fees, CSP Guarantee, Austudy and FEE Help information, please visit the ME Fees webpage
•To apply, please visit ME admissions
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