Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Automation and Robotics Engineering
Combining relevant aspects from all engineering disciplines, software development, electronic hardware design and mechatronics, this major covers the principles, design and operation of industrial robot manipulators, as well as intelligent autonomous robots and self-driving vehicles.
Robotics, automation and Industry 4.0 will provide some of the most exciting opportunities and biggest challenges of our times. With new technologies being conceived every day, this is a rapidly evolving, exciting field that pushes the boundaries of what is possible.
This course is designed for those interested in contributing to developments in these fields and will provide you with the broad interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that industry is looking for.
The course combines software development with electronic hardware and mechanical/mechatronics design.
During your studies you will have hands-on experience in Python and C programming. You will design and run testing of digital and embedded systems, develop control methodologies for automation and robotics applications and work on open-ended projects in teams which include taking personal responsibility, reflection on ethical practice in engineering, and the use of industry standard codes and processes.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
You can find careers in areas such as:
- Automation lead
- Robotics system developer
- Robotics and automation engineer or consultant
- Mechatronic engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Computer systems engineer
- Data scientist
PSW Opportunity
3 Years of PSW (on A Bachelors and Masters course)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Secondary School Leaving Certificate (STTB SMA)
- 8
All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
- 12
Canadian Matriculation (except Quebec)
- 70
Chinese Gao Kao
- 525
Chinese Unified Examinations (UEC)
- 12
French Baccalauréat
- 12
GCE or Cambridge Advanced-level Examinations
- 8
German Abitur
- 3.3
Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
- 60
International Baccalaureate
- 27
Norwegian Vitnemål
- 4
Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels
- 8
South African National Senior Certificate
- 4.6
Swedish Slutbetyg
- 15
UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)
- 66
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
- 60
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
- 270
Trinity College Foundation Program
- 75
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
- 80
Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
- 320
U.S. College Board Advanced Placement Examinations
- 8
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
- 15
Mathematics Methods ATAR
At least one of the following three subjects: Mathematics Specialist ATAR, Chemistry ATAR or Physics ATAR
All four subjects are recommended. If you do not have all four subjects you will need to complete extra units in first year, which may mean taking additional units to meet the course requirements.
- Course Code: 106081B
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
-
Total Tuition Fee:
181056 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 100 AUD
Similar Programs
- COMBINED BACHELOR’S OF Engineering (Honours) and Arts at University of Western Australia
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Molecular Life Sciences (Extended Major) at University of Western Australia
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Marine Science (Extended Major) at University of Western Australia
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Marine and Coastal Processes at University of Western Australia
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Cybersecurity at University of Western Australia
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Artificial Intelligence at University of Western Australia