Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering)
Western Sydney University - Penrith
Overview
This program provides the skills necessary for the design of smart machines of all types: cruise control in automobiles, pilotless spacecraft, automated factories and medical telerobotics. The course, accompanied by an extensive and integrated hands-on laboratory program, is essentially concerned with the design of intelligent mechanical systems and automation, and includes the study of robotics, computer control, automated manufacturing, microprocessor applications and machine design.
Successful applicants for advanced standing in Engineering (Honours) courses may be required to travel between different Western Sydney University campuses to complete elements of their course.
Majors
Areas of study
Biomedical engineering, computer-aided design, robotic and mechatronic engineering, thermal and fluid engineering.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Designing and developing automated machinery, designing mechanical equipment and integrated systems, marketing and management activities. Skills gained in this course are required in all types of manufacturing, aerospace and robotic automation – from cruise control in automobiles to pilotless spacecraft, and automated factories to medical telerobotics.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.75 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 72.65 | 77.85 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 60.35 | 70.05 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Western Sydney University website for admission criteria information.
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University
Western Sydney University
Campus
Penrith
Course Type
Bachelors Honours
Study Area
Engineering
Indicative ATAR
60.35
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: 8 years
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 292
- Campuses
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Bankstown Campbelltown Campbelltown or Orange Hawkesbury Liverpool Nirimba (Blacktown) Parramatta Parramatta City Penrith Sydney City
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at Western Sydney University. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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