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Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours)
Study Robotics Engineering at Flinders
Invent the robot workforce of the future.
Get the latest learning in robotics technologies, preparing you to become a key player in developing the robots that will populate our future. The degree combines electronics, computer control, signal processing and programming in the design, development and application of robots, and their integration with other systems in the work environment.
Why study Robotics Engineering at Flinders
- Receive hands-on learning with current robotics technologies and industry-standard software
- Get additional exposure to robotics and automation through extra-curricular projects
- Study a robotics degree based on key elements of the latest robotics technology
- Learn about electronics, computer control, signal processing, development and application of robots
- Put your robotics engineering skills to the test in a range of national competitions like NI-ARC, AGVC, and Maritime RobotX Challenge
- Access purpose-built state-of-the-art teaching and laboratory facilities and heavy engineering pods at Tonsley
Your career
Robotics is the design, development and application of robots in fields as diverse as manufacturing, mining and medicine. Robotics engineering is an area of rapid change and innovation where new careers continue to open up and established careers continue to change, and robotics and robotic technologies are more in demand than ever.
Potential occupations:
- Industrial Engineer
- Instrumentation engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Mechatronics Specialist
- Process and automation
- engineer/scientist
- Robotics engineer
- Robotics sensor integration specialist.
Potential employers include:
- automotive sector
- electronic sector
- defence.
Professional accreditation/recognition
All our Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Engineering degrees are accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of professional engineer. Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered professional engineering status.
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“A degree in robotics definitely opens you up to a lot of opportunities...I would recommend doing a robotics degree at Flinders...there's lot of integration with industry...it's a nice place to further yourself and grow as a person".
Kosta Manning
Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours)
What you will study
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Practical experience
The degree provides you with practical experience, helping you graduate work-ready.
- You'll have the opportunity to undertake a 20-week industry placement as part of your degree. One of the longest work placements offered in Australia, it enables you to work alongside professional engineers tackling real-world problems.
- Gain hands-on exposure to the cutting-edge equipment and facilities of Flinders University’s new technology precinct at Tonsley.
- Undertake an integrated high-technology design consulting project, putting what you learn into practice.
Study abroad
There are opportunities to take your studies overseas with a student exchange program.
Innovation and
enterprise topics
At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.
Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for changes in the global job market.
These innovation and enterprise electives prepare you for the careers of tomorrow by developing what we like to call ‘personal enterprise skills’ – the innate ability to adapt to whatever life throws at you, professionally and personally.
Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree.
You can combine this degree with any other bachelor degree within the College of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements.
How to apply
Choose your preferred course.
Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.
Choose other courses to include in your preferences.
Visit SATAC and submit your application online.
Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
Find the entry path that’s right for you.
When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Flinders degree you might want to include in your list is the Bachelor of Engineering Science.
How to apply
Select your course.
Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.
Course enquiries
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