Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) / Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours)

About the course

This combined honours degree builds expertise across mechatronics plus electrical and electronic engineering. You’ll study automation and control, electromechanical system design, electronics and microprocessor systems, modelling and simulation, and power and communications fundamentals. Complete two qualifications in five years and develop versatile engineering capability for designing and optimising modern automated systems. This is a Bachelor Honours programme in engineering.

Career outcome

Graduates can work across industries that rely on automation, robotics, electronics and electrical systems, including advanced manufacturing, mining, transport, aerospace, medical technology and renewable energy. Typical roles include robotics engineer, automatic control systems engineer, electrical design engineer, electronics design engineer, mechanical technology engineer and engineering project manager. This is a Bachelor Honours pathway to professional engineering careers in electrical/mechatronics.

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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