Overview 

The Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) provides a foundational integration of mechanical design, electronic control systems, and computer engineering. Taught at The University of Newcastle, this program explores how smart systems and automated machinery are designed, built, and optimized. Understanding these combined disciplines is critical for developing modern robotics, autonomous systems, and advanced industrial automation solutions.

What You'll Learn

• Core mechanical principles, material properties, and structural engineering concepts

• Electronic circuits, sensor networks, signal processing, and microcontrollers

• Control theory, feedback mechanisms, and dynamic system modeling

• Embedded software programming, robotics design, and automated systems integration

Learning Outcomes 

Upon completing this program, graduates will analyze complex electromechanical systems, design integrated automated technologies to address practical engineering problems, and evaluate control software performance against rigorous safety and technical standards.