HighlightsDevelop in-demand skills in high-tech fields like automated systems and artificial intelligence at Australia’s top research institution in robotics engineering.Combine mechanical and electrical engineering with computing to design smarter systems and machines that improve everyday life.Get hands-on experience using the latest robotics technologies with Australia’s leading robotics researchers, including Professor Michael Milford.Benefit from QUT’s close links with local and international industry and get involved in exciting projects such as QUT Motorsport.Develop your skills in our advanced engineering labs, where you’ll have the freedom to pursue your own projects, guided by our expert technical team.Graduate with a highly regarded Honours qualification that is recognised across diverse industries both in Australia and overseas.Choose a second major or a double degree and expand your employment opportunities.Why choose this courseDevelop the smart systems and machines of our future with a mechatronics engineering degree from QUT.We’re Australia’s top research institution in robotics, and the number one choice for people who want to design the technologies of our future.As a hybrid discipline combining mechanical and electrical engineering with computing, this major will give you a diverse skill set that will see you play a vital role across a range of industries.From robots that make everyday life easier, to automated systems that free up workers’ time, you’ll apply your creativity and technical expertise to design smarter systems and machines that will change the way we live, work and play.You’ll develop your skills in our advanced engineering labs, where you’ll have the freedom to pursue your own projects, guided by our expert technical team.Through our strong industry connections, you’ll have exclusive access to work with some of Queensland’s biggest companies, and get involved in exciting projects led by Australia’s leading robotics researchers.You can also get involved in the many student clubs and societies on offer, including QUT Motorsport – our student-run motorsport team that designs, builds and markets a single seat electric race car for the Formula SAE-A competition.You’ll graduate with a highly regarded Honours qualification that will allow you to work as an in-demand engineer across a range of industries and is recognised both in Australia and overseas.Choose a second major or a double degree and pursue your interests while maximising your career opportunities.Careers and outcomesEngineers with expertise across mechanical, electrical and computer engineering are in-demand across all industries – from mining and manufacturing, to the service and health industries.With a Mechatronics Engineering degree from QUT, you can work as a consultant, project manager, designer, or instrumentation or maintenance engineer across diverse industries, including for car and aerospace manufacturers, food processing companies, or in communication and software development.Professional recognitionAll graduates are eligible for an Engineers Australia (EA) membership. EA is a signatory to the Washington Accord, which permits graduates to work in various countries across the world. This course is recognised internationally in the engineering profession, giving QUT graduates more career opportunities overseas.Possible careersCommunication and software developmentElectrical engineerElectrical and computer engineerInstrumentation engineerMaintenance engineerMedical engineerRobotics designRobotics engineer
