Hollywood has fanned the flames of man’s fantasy of creating a mechanical man by churning out movies such as “Robocop” and “Transformers”. Of course while the audience lapped it up, the prevailing thought was that it was pure make-believe. Today with the giant leaps man has made in the area of mechatronics, IT and other related fields, that fantasy is on the verge of being a reality. Creating a part-man-part-machine being isn’t so far-fetched anymore. Except you would have to do it before Hollywood thinks of something else.

In a nutshell, mechatronics is mechanical, electrical and electronic systems combined with information technology. It is the science of developing new solutions to industrial problems using mechanical and electronic processes as well as computers. The Bachelor of Engineering may be conferred with Honours to high achieving students.

Professional Accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering programmes offered by the University of Newcastle, Australia (in conjunction with PSB Academy) are fully accredited by Engineers Australia (EA) and are recognised internationally under The Washington Accord.

The University's Accolades

• 59th University in the Asia-Pacific (Shanghai Jiao Tong University Rankings by Field 2009)
• Five Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
  (Australian Learning and Teaching Council 2009)
• Top 10 Universities for Research Output and Annual Research Income
• All Engineering degree courses offered are accredited by Engineers Australia (EA)
• Recognised under The Washington Accord for entry to engineering practice
• The Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment at The University of Newcastle is a member of The Group of Eight Deans of Engineering and Associates. It represent the ten most research intensive engineering faculties in Australia and is also recognition of the outstanding quality of their engineering research, teaching and scholarship
• Over 2,000 University of Newcastle students currently enrolled in PSB Academy
• More than 500 Engineering graduates with PSB Academy since 2001

Programme Structure

• This programme consists of 16 courses and 1 Mechanical Engineering Project
• 6 blocks in a year - students complete 1 course per block
• Delivered by both University faculty and local lecturers

Programme Outline

Delivery of modules may not follow the sequence as shown and subject to change.

Duration

The programme can be completed within a minimum period of 3 years.

Assessment and Examination

Assessments may include laboratory assignments, tests, projects, and final examinations.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for local students are:

• Diploma in Engineering (in relevant disciplines) from a local polytechnic

Candidates with the following diploma qualifications may consider applying for Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering:

• Diploma in Mechatronics
• Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering

An applicant for a place at the University of Newcastle who does not speak English as a first language must demostrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Details of this policy can be found here.

Applicants without the required average grades may also apply but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the University.

Graduation Requirements

For more information on graduation requirements, please click here: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/program/11216.html.

Availability

June every year

Programme Fees

Graduates of PSB Academy can enjoy fee rebates for subsequent courses. Please contact your Admissions Officer for further details.

* All fees inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually
* Course fee excludes textbooks
* Click here to view other charges for students

- updated on 13 October 2010