Program Requirements

The Master of Engineering in Mechatronics requires the completion of 96 units covering courses from the lists below. The 96 units must consist of:

• 54 units from completion of Compulsory Courses
• A minimum of 6 units from the completion of Technical Group 1 Courses
• A minimum of 24 units from the completion of Technical Group 2 Courses
• A maximum of 12 units from completion of Elective Courses offered by ANU

Compulsory Courses:

ENGN6213 Digital Systems and Microprocessors

ENGN6223 Control Systems

ENGN6250 Professional Practice: Holistic Thinking and Communication

ENGN6627 Robotics

ENGN8100 Introduction to Systems Engineering

ENGN8120 Systems Modelling

ENGN8170 Group Project (12 units)

ENGN8260 Professional Practice: Responsible Innovation and Leadership

Technical Group 1:

COMP6710 Structured Programming

COMP6730 Programming for Scientists

ENGN6224 Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer

ENGN6331 Systems Dynamics

ENGN6528 Computer Vision

ENGN6628 Network Optimisation and Control

Technical Group 2:

ENGN8224 Advanced Control Systems

ENGN8535 Engineering Data Analytics

ENGN8536 Statistical Inference in Mechatronics

ENGN8538 Probability and Stochastic Processes in Engineering

ENGN8831 Integration of Renewable Energy into Power Systems and Microgrids

ENGN8833 Industrial Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation

Elective Courses:

Every 6000-level and 8000-level course offered by ANU qualifies as an elective course. (Students must satisfy prerequisites of elective courses.)

Study Options

Admission Requirements

Applicants must present the following:

• A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0 in a cognate discipline

The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.

Cognate Disciplines: Electrical and/or Electronics, Automation, Control, Intelligent Systems, Robotics, Information Engineering, Biomedical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Optoelectronics, Computer Engineering, Communications/Telecommunications

Ranking and English language proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:

• a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or
• demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency

Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.

Further information: English language admission requirements and post-admission support

Diversity factors: As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.

Assessment of qualifications: Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.

Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au.

Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.

ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications.

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Learning Outcomes

1. Professionally apply systematic engineering methods to address complex, multi-disciplinary real-world engineering problems related to robotics and mechatronic systems.
2. Proficiently apply advanced, integrated technical knowledge in mechatronics and the underpinning sciences and scientific methods.
3. Identify, engage with and respond to current developments and emerging trends within the robotics, intelligent systems, and industry automation sector.
4. Understand the contextual factors that influence professional engineering practice, and identify the potential societal, ethical, and environmental impact of engineering activities.
5. Communicate effectively with colleagues, other engineering professionals and the broader community employing a range of communication tools.
6. Engage in independent investigation, critical reflection and lifelong learning to continue to practice at the forefront of the discipline.
7. Work effectively and proactively within cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams, demonstrating autonomy, ethical conduct, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility to achieve engineering outcomes at a high standard.