This course operates under a student workload model based on 100 credit points for a full-time academic year. One credit point is deemed to be equivalent to one hour of student work per week over a semester, whether in contact with staff or in private study. The normal full-time load is four units of study per semester, each worth 12.5 credit points. The typical student's average weekly workload during semester is therefore expected to be 50 hours. Total student contact hours, including lectures, classes, tutorials, flexible learning and laboratory and field sessions will vary in different semesters.

Students complete a total of 32 units (400 credit points), as follows:

17 x Foundation Studies units (212.5 credit points)
7 x Technical Studies units (87.5 credit points)
2 x Software Engineering Studies units (25 credit points)
2 x Management and Business Studies units (25 credit points):

• HES3380, and
• HES5380 or HIT3309

4 x Elective units (50 credit points), from either:

• Specialist Studies units, or
• Approved Minor

In addition:
3 x Compulsory, non-credit point units (0 credit points):

• HED400 (or IBL), and
• HES0000, and
• HED402

Note: this program contains two Capstone experiences.

Professional Experience in Engineering (HED400) (0 credit points)
In addition to the above, all Engineering students must complete a minimum of 12 weeks of relevant industry experience. Where students complete Industry-Based Learning, an exemption will be granted for HED400. Please note that due to government regulation international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake IBL.

Industry-Based Learning (HEW050/HEW055) (0 credit points)
Engineering students have the option of undertaking a 6 or 12 month, full-time, paid professional placement to link theory to practice, develop leadership potential and enhance graduate employability. Placements are subject to availability and student eligibility, and unit fees apply. Please note that due to government regulation international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake IBL.
Please refer to the ‘Course Experience’ tab for more information.
 
Careers in the Curriculum (HES0000) (0 credit points)
In addition to the above, all Swinburne undergraduate students must complete a compulsory unit of study, Careers in the Curriculum. Careers in the Curriculum is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.

Careers in the Curriculum has been developed by Swinburne Careers and Employment who provide advice and feedback on completing job applications and undergoing interviews, directed at obtaining graduate employment. Careers in the Curriculum is a one semester compulsory unit usually undertaken in second year.

Students will not incur a HECS or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' employability skills.

Note: All units are 12.5 credit points unless specified otherwise.

The recommended sequence of study or 'program planner' for both new students and current students are available at the links below:

• Future students
• Current student

Most courses offer elective units, minors and/or majors within the structure, as listed above. Please refer to the Elective Options available for this program.

For this program, students may complete a minor in one of the following fields:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanical Design Engineering
• Electronics Design Engineering
• Aviation Technology
• or an approved minor

Program Objectives

The following objectives are the typical skills and abilities that Swinburne graduates will have a few years after graduation as they develop their professional engineer careers.

1) Manage complex robotics and mechatronics engineering projects that are motivational, entrepreneurial, research and/or industry linked.
2) Take leadership and mentoring roles during the design and implementation phases of robotics and mechatronics engineering projects.
3) Work in local and/or international organisations demonstrating an understanding of global engineering issues.
4) Apply robotics and mechatronics engineering technical expertise to industry-related fields.
5) Work autonomously and in teams within organisations or as a consultant.
6) Apply ethical standards, principles of design for sustainable development, and environmental consideration to conceptualising and implementing industry-related projects.

At the completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) course, graduates should be able to demonstrate the attainment of the following Robotics and Mechatronics Swinburne Engineering Competencies, required for external professional recognition:

K1 Basic Science: Proficiently applies concepts, theories and techniques of the relevant natural and physical sciences.
K2 Maths and IT as Tools: Proficiently uses relevant mathematics and computer and information science concepts as tools.
K3 Discipline Specific: Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering within that context.
K4 Emerging Disciplinary Trends: Interprets and applies current or emerging knowledge from inside and outside Robotics and  Mechatronics Engineering.
K5 Practice Context: Discerns and appreciates the contextual factors affecting professional engineering practice.
K6 Professional Practice: Appreciates the principles of professional engineering practice in a sustainable context.
S1 Engineering Methods: Applies engineering methods in practical applications.
S2 Problem Solving: Systematically uses engineering methods in solving complex problems.
S3 Design: Systematically uses engineering methods in design.
S4 Project Management: Systematically uses engineering methods in conducting and managing projects
A1 Ethics: Values the need for, and demonstrates, ethical conduct and professional accountability
A2 Communication: Demonstrates effective communication to professional and wider audiences
A3 Entrepreneurial: Appreciates entrepreneurial approaches to engineering practice
A4 Information Management: Demonstrates seeking, using, assessing and managing information
A5 Professional Self: Demonstrates professionalism
A6 Management of Self: Demonstrates self management processes
A7 Teamwork: Demonstrates effective team membership and team leadership

Graduates may take up careers in a wide spectrum of industries including robotics, airlines, chemical industries, automotive, appliance manufacturing and industrial research. Contributions can be made to these industries in a variety of roles including design engineer, project planner, product designer and project manager.