Bachelor of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics) (Honours) (Top-up) (RMIT University)
Course Information
Description
In the Bachelor of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics) (Honours) (Top-up) Degree programme, you’ll learn about advanced materials, automated systems, mechatronics, robotics, and the simulation and modelling of manufacturing processes.
As automation has been widely adopted to increase productivity and reduce waste in various industry sectors, engineers with experience in robotics and mechatronics will be highly sought after. This Degree programme will prepare you to work in a wide range of industries, and as a graduate, you will demonstrate skills across design and creativity, engineering, mathematics and mechatronics. You will also be able to communicate your ideas to others and continue to learn as a professional engineer.
Your studies will include areas such as advanced materials, computer programming, electrical and electronic system design, machine intelligence and robotics. The emphasis is placed on the need to view a manufacturing system as being made up of information, machines and people.
For a complete industry-relevant experience1, students will get to spend time at the RMIT University campus in Melbourne, Australia, to gain hands-on experience. Students will also have access to a wide range of state-of-the-art laboratory facilities at the campus linked to the programme, such as the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct. Furthermore, students will benefit from field trips to RMIT’s industry partners2.
1Students will be responsible for covering the cost of their own travel and accommodation expenses for the residential visit to RMIT Melbourne.
2Subject to availability.
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics) (Honours) from RMIT University, Australia.
The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in Australia.
Entry Requirements
Academic Level:
The Bachelor of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics) (Honours) (Top-up) programme accepts the following qualifications:
- A recognised 3-year Polytechnic Diploma or an Advanced Diploma in manufacturing or mechatronics, or any closely related engineering discipline*.
- Any other qualifications and work experience will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by RMIT. Relevant work experience includes engineering practice or technical roles that support engineering practice.
- Bridging modules are available to applicants who are unable to provide evidence of competence in Mechanics of Solids and/or Engineering Mathematics. Applicants may be offered a conditional offer subject to passing the relevant bridging module(s).
*Successful applicants are granted module exemptions, equivalent to 2 years of the 4-year programme. As such, all qualifications are assessed in terms of their equivalence to the first 2 years of the 4-year programme.
English Language Requirement
Applicants whose first language is not English or the core language of instruction at their home institution is not in English and are not from an RMIT-recognised English speaking country are required to demonstrate a satisfactory level of English language proficiency with IELTS (Academic) of 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
For more information on RMIT’s English language entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/entry-requirements/english-requirements
The English language entry requirements for the above programme may be updated from time to time in line with RMIT’s English language framework and entry requirement approval processes, by which RMIT publishes revised English language entry requirements and recognised tests on its website.
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.
Career Opportunities
After graduation, students may choose to pursue the following roles, including, but not limited to:
- Automation Specialist
- Engineering Specialist
- Facilities Manager
- Process Engineer
- Product Design Engineer
- Production Manager
- Quality Engineer
Modules
Core Modules
- Advanced Manufacturing and Design
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes
- Automatic Control
- Autonomous Systems
- Design for Assembly and Automation
- Electronics
- Engineering Capstone Project Part A
- Engineering Capstone Project Part B
- Engineering Computing 1
- Engineering Dynamics
- Introduction to Embedded Systems
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanics of Fluids and Solids 2
- Mechatronic Design
- Research Methods for Engineers
Elective Modules
(Select 1)
- Manufacturing Systems Modelling
- Professional Engineering Experience
The above modules are subject to availability and subject to change. Not all modules will be offered every trimester.
Residential Visit may take place in Trimester 4, 5 or 6, depending on when students commence their programme.
Delivery Method
Each trimester session is a 16-week period covering the required programme of study which is taught by a mix of RMIT and local university lecturers.
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods vary in accordance with the aims and outcomes of a specific topic or programme but frequently involve a combination of in-programme assessment and written examinations.
In addition, essays, group and individual projects and presentations, in-programme tests, quantitative analysis and reports are all used at some point during the programme.
For all assessments except final examinations, students will receive feedback from the lecturer via an online learning portal.