Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Robotics & Mechatronics)
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
4 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Mar, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM152,000
Course Highlights
- Accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and Engineers Australia (EA)
- Prepares you to cross the traditional boundaries between mechanical systems, machines, computer hardware and software, control and electronic design
- Top 1% university in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026
- Top 1% university in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Course Structure
For the completion of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Robotics and Mechatronics), students are required to complete a total of 32 units (400 credit points) consisting of:
- 10 Core Units of Study (125 credit points)
- 18 units of study from Robotics and Mechatronics Major (225 credit points)
- 4 Elective units (50 credit points), either from Specialist Studies electives or an approved minor
- 1 compulsory, not-for-credit units (0 credit points)
Core units
- ENG10001 Humanitarian Engineering Design Project
- ENG10002 Engineering Materials
- ENG10003 Engineering Mechanics
- COS10009 Introduction to Programming
- MTH10012 Calculus and Applications
- MTH10013 Linear Algebra and Applications
- PHY10001 Energy and Motion
- COS10025 Technology in an Indigenous Context Project
- ENG40007 Engineering Technology Project A*†
- ENG40008 Engineering Technology Project B*†
Robotics and Mechatronics Major
- COS20007 Object Oriented Programming
- TNE20003 Internet and Cybersecurity for Engineering Applications
- TNE30024 Deploying Secure Engineering Applications Online
- EEE20006 Circuits and Electronics 1†
- ENG20009 Engineering Technology Inquiry Project
- ENG20010 Engineering Technology Design Project
- MTH20017 Mathematical Methods and Statistics for Engineering
- ENG30002 Engineering Technology Sustainability Project†
- ENG40011 Engineering Technology Innovation Project†
- MEE20007 Design and Product Visualisation Project†
- MEE20004 Structural Mechanics
- MEE20006 Engineering Dynamics
- EEE40017 Machine Vision*†
- MEE30005 Machine Design Project*†
- RME30002 Control and Automation†
- RME30003 Robotic Control†
- RME40002 Mechatronics Systems Design*†
- RME40003 Robot System Design*†
* Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
† Honours merit unit – results are used in the honours merit calculation
In the final year, students will be required to undertake two Final Year Research Project units (capstone experiences) which helps meet professional accreditation requirements.
Students are required to complete EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering (non-credit point unit), a 12-week approved relevant industrial practical experience before the commencement of the last semester of study
Entry Requirements
- Pre-requisite: Advanced Mathematics + Physics/Chemistry
- STPM: 2 passes inclusive of pre-requisite
- UEC: 5Bs inclusive of pre-requisite
- 'A' Levels incorporating Cambridge, CGE, UK, Malaysia, Singapore, & UK - Min 3 'A' Level passes required: 8
(A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1) - ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank): 75
- Australian Foundation (min overall %): 65%
- Bangladesh Higher School Certificate: 3.5
- China Gao San: 85%
- GCC Thanawiya Amma + 1st year bachelor program: 65%
- Indian and Pakistan Year 12: 65%
- Indonesian SMA III: 74%
- Iran High School Diploma plus pre-university degree (1 year): 65%
- International Baccalaureate IB Diploma (out of 6 subjects): 26
- Kenya KCSE: B+
- Ontario CPU: 75%
- Sri Lankan A Level: 7
(A=5, B=4, C=3, S=1) - Vietnam Senior High School Year 12: 7.5
- IELTS: 6.0 (no individual band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT^: 64 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing
- PTE Academic: 50 with no communicative skill score less than 50
- MUET: 4
- SPM: C##
- UEC: A1 & A2
- 1119: C##
- GCE 'O' Level**: C##
- GCE 'A' Level and AS Level#: C
- STPM 920 English Literature: C
- International Baccalaureate: Minimum Grade 4 in English A or B at Standard Level or Higher Level
- C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English Advanced: CAE): 169, no band less than 169
- Linguaskill General^^: Overall score of 160-179 with no band less than 160
Notes:
- English subject completed from formal secondary studies not more than three years prior to commencing their course at Swinburne.
- ^IELTS, TOEFL IBT and PTE(A) results should be within 2 years from the start of the studies
- ^^Approved for use across 2024 intakes only. Should be within 2 years from the start of the studies
- **Applicable for both English as First Language and English as Second Language
- #A/AS Level – General Paper, General Studies, English Language, English Literature, English Language and Literature
- ## is not applicable for International students.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM0
Tuition fees
RM152,000
Other miscellaneous fees
RM500
Discounts & scholarships
-RM300
Total payable amount
RM152,200
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