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Specialisation

Robotic and Mechatronic Engineering

Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Information Technology
Overview Study details

Learn to design, build and integrate the intelligent machines and autonomous systems transforming industries.

UQ’s robotic and mechatronic engineering specialisation brings together mechanical engineering, electronics, computing and control.

You’ll develop technical expertise in robotics, control systems and autonomous technologies while learning how complex engineering systems are designed, integrated and managed throughout their lifecycle.

Building on the engineering principles introduced in first year, you’ll explore mechanical design, electronics, programming and control theory through increasingly advanced study and practical projects. Topics include sensing, localisation and mapping, path planning, advanced control and the integration of artificial intelligence into robotic systems.

A systems engineering approach will help you understand how individual technologies work together as part of a complete product or system. Alongside your technical capability, you’ll develop skills in systems integration, project delivery, teamwork and engineering communication.

Graduate prepared to contribute across robotics, automation, advanced manufacturing and other industries using autonomous and intelligent systems.

Tailor your specialisation in robotic and mechatronic engineering with majors or minors that meet your interests and career goals. Mechatronic engineering offers these options:

Majors

Minors

Highlights

1 in Queensland for engineering

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Mechatronic engineer
  • Robotics engineer
  • Automation engineer
  • Software engineer
  • Control systems engineer
  • Systems engineer

Next steps after graduation

Your multidisciplinary skills can support careers involving robotics, automation, autonomous systems, control engineering, systems integration and advanced manufacturing.

You could contribute to intelligent technologies across sectors such as:

  • resources
  • defence
  • aerospace
  • transport
  • agriculture
  • healthcare
  • manufacturing.

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Work placements

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Mechatronic System Design Project I
  • Robotic Planning and Decision Making
  • Robotic Sensing and Perception
  • Control System Implementation

See courses and program structure

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