Program Overview

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Overview of the Industrial Control and Automation Engineering Program

The Industrial Control and Automation Engineering program at Murdoch University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of industrial control engineering, including practical hands-on skills applicable to a wide range of research and industry-related activities. The program focuses on computer-based measurement and control, as well as the computing technologies used to operate modern industrial and autonomous systems.

Program Structure

The program consists of 33 credit points, with required units including:

• ENG109: Engineering Computing Systems
• ENG208: Fundamentals of DC Circuits
• ENG209: Fundamentals of AC Circuits
• ENG251: PLC Systems
• ENG252: Embedded Systems
• ENG391: Process Control
• ENG392: SCADA and Instrumentation Systems
• ENG551: Microcontrollers and Data Communication
• ENG552: Industrial Control Systems
• ENG553: Industrial Process Control
• ICT515: Foundations of Data Science

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the minimum academic and English requirements. The requirements vary depending on the means of admission, including:

• University study: Successful completion of 4 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA)
• Enabling courses: Successful completion of one of the following: OnTrack Flex, OnTrack Sprint, or K-Track at Murdoch University, or an enabling or bridging course at another Australian university
• Murdoch College: Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects, or Foundation Studies Course with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Total score of 24 or higher
• GCE A Levels: Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects
• Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE): Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower
• Extenuating circumstances: Consideration of applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship
• Overseas Year 12: Please refer to the information under the country of study
• Enabling courses (in Year 12): Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12, TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12, or an enabling or bridging program at another Australian university
• Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP): CPS 59 or higher
• Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC): 70
• VET course studied at school: Successful completion of a Diploma or higher
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6: Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma
• Certificate IV AQF level 4: Successful completion of a Certificate IV
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT): Multiple Choice score of 155 (165 if taken prior to May 2010)
• Mature Age Pathway (MAP): MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course

English Requirements

Students must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch University. This can be demonstrated by:

• Completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (for domestic students)
• English proficiency tests
• University preparation courses
• English language courses
• Previous tertiary study
• Vocational education

Recognition of Prior Learning

Murdoch University recognizes prior learning, including formal and informal learning. Students may be eligible for advanced standing, which can reduce the amount of study needed to complete their degree.

Fees and Scholarships

The cost of the program varies depending on the units chosen. Students can estimate the cost using the Fee Calculator. Murdoch University offers a range of scholarships to help reduce the financial costs of studying. The International Welcome Scholarship offers eligible students between $8,000 and $11,000, depending on the course studied. The Australian Government also offers scholarships to students from developing countries through the Australia Awards Scholarship program.

Career Opportunities

Graduating with a major in Industrial Control and Automation Engineering can lead to a wide range of career opportunities across the engineering and power industry sectors, including:

• Control Systems Engineer
• Instrumentation and Control Engineer
• Process Control Engineer

Professional Accreditation

The Industrial Control and Automation Engineering program is accredited by Engineers Australia (EA). Graduates are eligible for EA membership, which is recognized worldwide and provides strong employment pathways. The course level outcomes are aligned with the EA Stage 1 Competencies.