The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) (Honours) is a four-year, full-time undergraduate degree at the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 8. It is a multidisciplinary program that combines mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, computer science, and control systems to produce graduates who can design, build, and manage intelligent machines and automated systems. The degree covers foundational engineering sciences — including mathematics, physics, thermodynamics, and circuit theory — before advancing into specialist topics such as robotics, digital electronics, embedded systems, signal processing, and autonomous systems. Students learn to integrate hardware and software to create smart machines that can sense their environment, process information, and make decisions. The Honours component typically involves a substantial independent research thesis or capstone project in the final year, distinguishing graduates as professional engineers at the highest undergraduate level.

This degree is designed for students who are passionate about technology at the intersection of machines, electronics, and computing. It suits problem-solvers who want to work on cutting-edge innovations across a wide range of industries. Employers of mechatronic engineering graduates in Australia span defence, advanced manufacturing, mining, aerospace, automotive, healthcare technology, food processing, agriculture, telecommunications, and robotics. Major employers include BAE Systems, Boeing, Thales, ResMed, Honeywell, Cochlear, Rockwell Automation, Orica, Dematic, and a growing ecosystem of technology startups. All programs offered at Australian universities are fully accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer, and graduates are recognised internationally through the Washington Accord, enabling them to work as qualified engineers in signatory countries around the world.

Domestic applicants are typically required to have completed Year 12 (or equivalent) and achieved a competitive Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), which commonly ranges from around 75 to 95 depending on the institution and the competitiveness of the intake year. All programs require prerequisite high school subjects, most commonly Mathematics (at the highest available level, such as Mathematics Extension 1 in NSW or Mathematical Methods in other states) and Physics. Some institutions also recommend or require Chemistry or a computing subject. Applicants who do not meet ATAR requirements may be eligible for alternative pathways, including completion of a TAFE Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation, a Diploma of Engineering, a Foundation Studies program, or via mature-age entry provisions.

International applicants must meet equivalent secondary school academic requirements from their home country and demonstrate English language proficiency. Typical minimum scores include an IELTS Academic overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0), a TOEFL iBT overall score of 79, or a Pearson PTE Academic score of 58. Some institutions set slightly higher thresholds. International students are also required to hold a valid Australian Student Visa (subclass 500). There are no portfolio or work experience requirements for entry at the undergraduate level, though relevant STEM activities, robotics competition participation, or coding experience are viewed favourably. Students who have completed prior tertiary study may be eligible for advanced standing (credit transfer), potentially shortening the duration of the degree.