Program Overview

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Mechatronic)

Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Mechatronic) program is designed to prepare graduates for a professional career in the electrical engineering discipline with a particular emphasis on mechatronic engineering.

Program Details

• Degree Level: Undergraduate
• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Mode: On-campus
• Program Code: LHIF
• Prerequisites: SACE Stage 2 Math Methods
• Assumed Knowledge: SACE Stage 2 Physics
• Fees: AUD$ 42,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025
• English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS total: 6.0
  • IELTS reading: 6.0
  • IELTS writing: 6.0

Admission Criteria

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

• Recent secondary education: Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent, and qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), achieve a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE.
• Higher education study: Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET): Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above.
• Work and life experience: Qualify for Special Entry, complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past.

Essential Requirements for Admission

• Prerequisites: SACE Stage 2 Math Methods
• Assumed Knowledge: SACE Stage 2 Physics
• English language entry requirements: Meet the minimum language requirements for this program, which include IELTS total, reading, and writing scores of 6.0.

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Engineering requires completion of courses totalling 144 units, and comprises a common first year across all Engineering disciplines. The program provides students with the opportunity to integrate these studies into the development of mechatronic systems in areas such as power systems, transportation systems, biomedical systems, manufacturing, automation, and robotics.

Courses

First Year

• Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1
• Engineering Materials
• Programming Concepts
• Sustainable Engineering Practice
• Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2
• Electrical and Electronic Systems
• Engineering Mechanics
• Engineering Design and Innovation

Second Year

• Design Management for Engineers
• Electrical Circuit Analysis
• Mechanical Engineering Practice
• Mathematical Methods for Engineers 3
• Digital Logic Fundamentals
• Analogue Devices and Circuits
• Signals and Systems
• Project Management for Engineers

Third Year

• Microcontroller Interfacing and Applications
• Electrical Machines
• Control Systems
• Electromechanics
• Digital Communications
• Engineering Dynamics
• Robotics and Automation
• Embedded System Design

Fourth Year

• Engineering Industry Experience
• Engineering Capstone Experience A
• Engineering Honours Project A
• Advanced Control and Signal Processing
• Machine Learning and Vision Systems
• Engineering Capstone Experience B
• Engineering Honours Project B
• Mobile Autonomous Robotic Systems
• Integrated Industrial Actuation and Automation

Professional Accreditation and Recognition

This program is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia and is designed to meet the requirements for graduate membership of Engineers Australia and comparable international institutions.

Program Director

Dr Habibullah Habibullah

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