Mechatronics engineering
Discipline
Learn how to integrate electronic devices with mechanical design and IT. Specialising in mechatronics engineering at Deakin will give you the skills to deliver innovative solutions as diverse as anti-lock brakes, self-driving cars and even artificial hearts.
Explore your study options
Skilled engineers are in high demand across all industries, providing exciting career prospects worldwide. Gain real-world experience with practical projects and build entrepreneurship, innovation and management skills to ensure you graduate confident and work-ready.
Choose an engineering degree that will get you work ready
Prepare to meet future challenges and secure a role in this high-growth sector. Thanks to Deakin's world-class facilities, academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact, you'll enter the field at the top of the pack.
Facilities of the future
Get hands-on experience in some of Australia's best engineering and design facilities. You'll explore endless possibilities in digital manufacturing, computer modelling, virtual reality environments, 3D printing and much more.
Industry-based learning
Gain invaluable experience and be better prepared for your career with industry-based learning. Work full or part-time in the field, all while gaining credit towards your degree.
Study online at the #1 Victorian uni for graduate employment
Deakin's online mechatronics engineering degrees are designed to fit your lifestyle and career goals so you can study anytime, anywhere. Join more than 78,000 online students who have already graduated Deakin.
Professional recognition
Deakin's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is fully accredited by Engineers Australia at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus and online. Though not currently accredited at our Melbourne Burwood Campus, we're working towards accreditation as we prepare our graduates for transition to employment. Accreditation provides recognition against international benchmarks, enabling you to practice as professional engineers around the world.
Top professional roles in mechatronics engineering
With an international skills shortage in the engineering industry, Deakin graduates are in demand both here in Australia and abroad for their forward-thinking, innovative and entrepreneurial qualities.
As an engineering graduate, with a major in mechatronics, you could be employed as:
- a biomedical service engineer
- a control systems engineer
- an automation engineer
- an electronic test engineer
- a robot engineer.
The prototyping labs at Deakin are amazing and fantastic to work in and observe. Turning concepts into applied solutions is exceedingly satisfying.
Engineering student
Study with the best
Deakin is ranked in the top 150 universities worldwide for engineering. This rating highlights our world-class facilities, academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact
Leading the way in engineering research
Deakin engineering is highly ranked by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), a national research evaluation framework. ERA awarded Deakin the highest possible ranking, with 5 in the categories of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering received a ranking of 4 (classed above world standard), showcasing our strength in engineering research.
Our research excellence helps to inform our teaching curriculum to ensure undergraduate students are aware of the developments that will shape the engineering industries of the future.
Flexible study options
Our engineering courses are distinctive because they're available on campus and online. From 2024 you can study at our state-of-the-art engineering precinct at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, our new purpose-built facilities at the Melbourne Burwood Campus, or online. You can also set your own pace and switch between part- and full-time study to suit your work, lifestyle and other commitments.
Research with us
Engineering at Deakin is research-led rather than research-informed. We're a significant leader in several engineering-focused research areas, notably manufacturing and materials. Our engineering research themes include sustainable infrastructure, advanced design and manufacturing, health and education.
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Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
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Got a question about our engineering degrees? Our course advisers are available to speak to you about your study options and how we can help you further your career.
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