Mechanical Engineering (Honours) / Mechatronics Engineering (Honours)

About the course

This combined honours degree builds advanced mechanical engineering capability alongside mechatronics, integrating mechanical design with automation and intelligent systems. You’ll develop strong technical foundations in mathematics, mechanics, materials, manufacturing and thermodynamics, while extending into control systems, electromechanical design and robotics. Study prepares you for complex engineering challenges in modern industry as a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in mechanical and mechatronics engineering.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers across manufacturing, resources, defence, infrastructure and advanced technology sectors where mechanical and automated systems are developed and operated. Typical roles include mechanical technology engineer, engineering project manager, systems engineer, industrial automation engineer and robotics designer, working on design, optimisation, control and deployment of complex machinery and electromechanical solutions as a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in engineering.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as mechanical engineer, mining engineer, project manager, mechanical designer, industrial engineer, mechanical engineering supervisor, and etc. in companies including NASA, Siemens, Amcor, Airbus, BAE Systems, and etc.

Living Costs in Newcastle**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353

Average Salary**

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