Outline
As society becomes increasingly automated, and the range of industries innovating through digital technologies expands, so do the opportunities for mechatronic engineers.
Mechatronic engineers now work in diverse industries including aerospace, agriculture, biotechnology mining and energy resources.
Advances in automation applications – such as self-driving vehicles and mine site automation – are increasing the demand for mechatronic engineers with expertise in mechanical, electronic and computer systems engineering.
Numerous industries, including mining, transportation, agriculture and biomedical engineering, also require mechatronic engineers to work towards solutions for some of society’s most pressing problems.
In this major you will develop sound theoretical knowledge in the key disciplines of mechanics, electronics, computer systems and control.
You’ll then apply your knowledge and develop practical skills through projects on topics including mobile robot communications and automation, pneumatic automation systems and machine control.
Career information
Our Curtin’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited by Engineers Australia and recognized internationally, which allows you to gain accreditation when you graduate. Graduates meet the stage one competencies mandated by Engineers Australia to become professional engineers. So, what jobs can the Mechatronic Engineering course lead to?
Professional recognition
This degree is accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised internationally. Graduates meet stage 1 competencies mandated by Engineers Australia to enter professional engineering practice.
Careers
- Mechatronic engineer
- Automation engineer
- Computer systems engineer
Industries
- Aerospace
- Agritechnology
- Autonomous vehicle
- Manufacturing
- Robotics
- Energy resources
- Biosensors and security
- Biotechnology and biomechanics
Course outline
Year 1
- Linear algebra and statistics for engineers
- Engineering mechanics
- Engineering foundations, principles, design and communication
- Introduction to scientific data analysis
- Sustainability and renewable energy
- Calculus for engineers
- Fundamentals of programming
- Electrical systems
- Resources, processing and materials engineering
Year 2
- Microcontroller project
- Machine dynamics
- Electrical circuits
- Foundations of digital design
- Data structures and algorithms
- Ethics and sustainability in engineering
- Mechatronics design project
- Signals and systems
Year 3
- Robot manipulation project
- Computer aided drawing and engineering modelling
- Intelligent agent
- Embedded systems engineering
- Exposure to professional engineering practice
- Introduction to autonomous robots
- Specilisation options
Year 4
- Machine learning
- Dynamic modelling and control
- Mechatronic engineering research project 1
- Mechatronic engineering research project 2a
- Mechatronics automation project
- Professional engineering management and practice
- Specilisation options
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Mechatronic Engineering)
CRICOS code
072467B
Application intake
Semester 1 2025
Orientation week: Monday 17 to Friday 21 February
Semester Start: Monday 24 February
Semester End: Friday 13 June
Duration
4 Years full time
Location
Curtin University Colombo
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Semester 2 2025
Orientation week: Monday 14 to Friday 18 July
Semester start: Monday 21 July
Semester end: Friday 7 November
*Application close two weeks before orientation.
*Above dates are subject to change.
Academic entry requirements
Sri Lankan A/L
Successful completion of Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level with an aggregate calculated as specified in below table from the best three subjects (excluding General English) completed in one sitting.
London A/L
Completion of GCE A-Levels from a UK examination authority (Cambridge, Edexcel or equivalent) and achieve the required aggregate as specified in table
1. Evidence of English competency must be provided.
OR
Successful completion of the Curtin University foundation program (Information Technology, Engineering, Business streams)
OR
Any other alternative qualification recognised by Curtin University.
Minimum requirements for degree programs
Points are assigned on the basis that: A*/A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, S/E=1
| Study area | Specialisation | Minimum points | Course prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Civil and Constructions | 8 |
E/S grade in Applied Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Combined Mathematics. In the absence of either Physics or Chemistry in Advanced Level, the relevant module is to be followed in the first year of the degree program. |
| Electrical and Computer | 8 | ||
| Mechanical | 8 | ||
| Mechatronics | 8 |
English entry requirements
A minimum of a C grade in GCE O-Level English; or a GCE A-Level General English is required. Sri Lankan O-Level and A-Level English results must have been issued within five years of the application date to Curtin University Colombo.
OR
A minimum of any one of the accepted English proficiency tests as specified in the table below. The test must have been undertaken within two years of application to study at Curtin.
| IELTS (International English Language Test System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing and Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading and Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IBT (Internet Based Test) | |
|---|---|
| Reading and Listening | 13 |
| Speaking | 18 |
| Writing | 21 |
| Overall | 79 |
| PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) | |
|---|---|
| Listeining and Reading | 59 |
| Speaking and Writing | 59 |
| Overall | 69 |
Chemistry in Advanced Level, the relevant module is to be followed in the first year of the degree program.
Course fee structure
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $5,280 | $5,280 |
| Year 2 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
| Year 3 | $5,721 | $5,721 |
| Year 4 | $5,845 | $5,845 |
| Total | $44,492 | |
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $5,547 | $5,547 |
| Year 2 | $5,667 | $5,667 |
| Year 3 | $5,988 | $5,988 |
| Year 4 | $6,112 | $6,112 |
| Total | $46,628 | |
** The course fees are applicable for degrees completed in Sri Lanka and subject to review.
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Anusara Abeygoonawardane
Curtin’s mechatronics engineering degree offers a comprehensive understanding of key areas in the ever-changing field of technology. This program hones my technical expertise while encouraging critical thinking and creativity, essential for problem-solving in real-world scenarios. With this strong foundation, I am poised to thrive in the dynamic field of mechatronics, ready to tackle complex challenges and drive technological advancements.”
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