Master of Engineering (Professional) in Mechatronics and Automation Engineering

About the course

This master’s degree develops advanced, practice-oriented capability in mechatronics and automation by integrating mechanical design, electronics, sensors/actuators and software. You’ll build skills to design intelligent and autonomous systems and tackle real engineering challenges, with options for a supervised research project or an industry internship. The Master of Engineering (Professional) in Mechatronics and Automation Engineering is a postgraduate coursework engineering degree.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles designing and deploying robotic and automated systems across industries such as advanced manufacturing, healthcare technology, agriculture, logistics and renewable energy. Potential pathways include mechatronics/automation engineer, robotics engineer, control systems engineer, industrial automation specialist, systems integration engineer, or product development engineer. The Master of Engineering (Professional) in Mechatronics and Automation Engineering supports professional careers in applied engineering and automation.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)