Associate Degree of Engineering (Mechatronic & Robotic Engineering)

Associate Degree

What do robotic arms, self-driving cars, smartphones, robotic vacuum cleaners, drones and space exploration have in common? They are all innovative solutions utilising principles of mechatronic and robotic engineering.

Key details

Degree Type

Associate Degree

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Feb, May, Sep

Domestic Fees

$8,948 per year

ATAR

62.7

About this course

Overview

What do robotic arms, self-driving cars, smartphones, robotic vacuum cleaners, drones and space exploration have in common? They are all innovative solutions utilising principles of mechatronic and robotic engineering. Kick-start the skills you need for a career in this transformative space at UniSQ.
This major will cover topics across mechanical, electronic and computer engineering principles. Guided by our renowned academics, you will delve into the fundamental principles of motion, and the foundations of building mechatronic systems.
Explore electronic components, circuit analysis and design, signals, filters, schematics, simulation tools and legislative frameworks. You will be introduced to engineering statistics and stress analysis, as well as the creation of technical documents.
Learn from experienced industry professionals, committed to inspiring you in your learning. Be ready to innovate and create for today and influence the trajectory of technology for the future at UniSQ - the only institution in Queensland offering mechatronics and robotics courses as part of an Associate Degree in Engineering.
Understand more about how this field of engineering can improve efficiencies in industries, optimise processes, increase safety, deploy precise and accurate tasks and drive innovation by pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Gain hands-on experience during on-campus residential school courses and 30 days of work experience in industry and be ready to graduate as an Engineering Associate (application through Engineers Australia) to embark on your engineering career.
The Associate Degree is an ideal start to your future in engineering, providing the perfect stepping stone for further study into the Bachelor of Engineering Technology or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

Further study

This degree is a great stepping stone to our Bachelor of Engineering Technology or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) where you will be credited for your studies already undertaken in the Associate Degree of Engineering.

Professional accreditation

When you graduate with your Associate Degree, you'll be eligible for full accreditation with Engineers Australia. Apply for membership after you graduate to become an Engineering Associate and with the experience you will gain from working in the field, you can apply for chartered status as an Engineering Associate.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

Recent secondary education


	Adjusted Entry score including adjustment factors (additional points given in certain circumstances).	Unadjusted Entry score not including adjustment factors.
ATAR The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a percentile rank used to assess the results of high-school applicants for undergraduate entry into university.	62.70	62.25

Pre-requisites

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

English (Units 3 & 4, C), and
General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

It is also recommended that you have studied Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent.

Inherent requirements

There are inherent requirements that must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree. Please read and understand the inherent requirements specific to the Associate Degree of Engineering before applying.

If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to a Student Equity Officer about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you. Any reasonable adjustments made must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.

Further admission information

Adjustments are additional points given in certain circumstances that may increase your Rank. Find out if you qualify for any adjustment factor pathways such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.

UniSQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average Ranks for this degrees' student cohort from the previous year.

Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education (IHEPP) program.

Study locations

Springfield

Toowoomba

External

Distance

Online

Career pathways

Career outcomes

Once you graduate, although not a fully qualified engineer you will be able to have valuable positions that contribute to mechatronic and robotic engineering across a range of industries.
Roles may include technician positions in engineering, robotics, automation or electronics, or perhaps your position may be within technical support, manufacturing, control systems or field service.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 16 units.

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 6 Major courses 8 2 x elective courses 2 Total 16

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Residential schools

This degree has a mandatory attendance requirement for some of the residential school courses. All students will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials to gain practical experience, use facilities and specialist equipment, and meet staff and other students.

Professional experience / placements You'll need to undertake at least 30 days of suitable work experience during this degree. This experience may be in an engineering office, laboratory, work site, or factory where you would be working principally with professional engineers, engineering technologists or engineering associates to gain insight into professional practice.

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How to apply

How to apply

Apply via QTAC

Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you:

have never studied with UniSQ before, or
are a Year 12 student, or
want to transfer to UniSQ from another university.


Mode	QTAC Codes
External	907055
Springfield	927051
Toowoomba	907051

Copy your QTAC code and continue through to the QTAC website to complete your application.

Apply through QTAC

If you are applying via QTAC, please check our application closing dates.

Apply directly to UniSQ

You may be able to apply directly to UniSQ if you:

are a current or previous UniSQ student returning to study with complete or incomplete qualifications (excluding Head Start students), or
have recently graduated from TAFE.

Apply direct to UniSQ

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024	Monday 22 January	Monday 15 January	Monday 22 January	Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024	Monday 20 May	Monday 6 May	Monday 13 May	Friday 16 August
Trimester 3, 2024	Monday 2 September	Monday 26 August	Monday 2 September	Friday 6 December


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025	Monday 10 February	Monday 3 February	Monday 10 February	Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025	Monday 26 May	Monday 19 May	Monday 26 May	Friday 22 August
Trimester 3, 2025	Monday 8 September	Monday 1 September	Monday 8 September	Friday 5 December

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at UniSQ that is relevant to you.

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