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Mechatronics
Contact information
Coordinator
Assoc Professor Ying Tan
Email: yingt@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Engineering
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Contact: Stop 1
Future students:
- Further information: Master of Engineering (Mechatronics)
Structure
300 credit points
The Mechatronics specialisation of the Master of Engineering consists of 300 points of study - 250 points core (compulsory) and 50 points of elective subjects from the lists below.
Advanced standing will be awarded for equivalent subjects taken in prior study to applicants on the following basis:
Credit, Advanced Standing and Accelerated Entry Policy (MPF1293) https://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1293
Subject Options
Total 300 points - 250 points core (compulsory) and 50 points elective subjects from the lists below. Students must complete all 300 points of subjects, including all core subjects, or have advanced standing or exemption.
The core and elective subjects are listed below. The order of subjects is one way of progressing through the course - students who meet subject requisites may tailor their individual study plan to take into account advanced standing, and if a domestic student, their study load. Students plan their study online and can seek further advice from Stop 1 on individual study plans.
Suggested first 100 points:
Suggested study plan for the first 100 points:
- 100 points Core
Core (100 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR20004 | Engineering Mechanics |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ELEN20005 | Foundations of Electrical Networks |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP20005 | Engineering Computation |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MCEN30020 | Systems Modelling and Analysis |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR30003 | Numerical Programming for Engineers | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN30021 | Mechanical Systems Design |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
- Selective (choose one) - University of Melbourne pathway students are recommended to take ENGR90034. Please note that ENGR90039 requires an application process to gain entry
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ENGR90021 | Critical Communication for Engineers |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90034 | Creating Innovative Engineering |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ENGR90039 | Creating Innovative Professionals |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Suggested second 100 points:
Suggested study plan for the second 100 points:
- 100 points Core (including one selective)
Core (100 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ELEN90055 | Control Systems |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MCEN90038 | Dynamics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90066 | Embedded System Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90041 | Advanced Dynamics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90064 | Advanced Control Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN30014 | Analog and Digital Electronics Concepts | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90041 | Programming and Software Development |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Selective (choose one):
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP90049 | Introduction to Machine Learning |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90007 | Internet Technologies |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Suggested third 100 points:
Suggested study plan for the third 100 points:
- 50 points Core (including one selective)
- 12.5 points Mechatronics Elective from Group A
- 37.5 points Mechatronics Electives from Group B
Core (50 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MCEN90032 | Sensor Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90037 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90038 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
and one of:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MCEN90017 | Advanced Motion Control | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90028 | Robotics Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Mechatronics Electives Group A
Total 12.5 points
Students must choose at least 12.5 points from these electives:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MCEN90028 | Robotics Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90033 | Internship |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
MCEN90017 | Advanced Motion Control | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90049 | Introduction to Machine Learning |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90007 | Internet Technologies |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MCEN90048 | Artificial Intelligence for Mechatronics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Mechatronics Electives Group B
Total up to 37.5 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MCEN90012 | Design for Manufacture | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90013 | Design for Integration | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
MCEN90044 | Electromagnetic Technologies | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
MCEN90045 | Aerospace Dynamics and Control | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90047 | Aerospace Propulsion | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90046 | Vibrations and Aeroelasticity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN30011 | Electrical Device Modelling | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90056 | Electronic Circuit Design |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90015 | Distributed Systems |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90018 | Mobile Computing Systems Programming | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90050 | Human Centred Mechanical Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BMEN90034 | Movement Neurorehabilitation Technology | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90040 | Film and Engineering at the Crossroads | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Links
http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-engineering-mechatronics/overview
Last updated: 26 January 2025