Course details

Summary

Enhance your employability in the competitive global market with a qualification that provides advanced technical foundations and industrial perspectives in your chosen field.

The Master of Engineering Studies in Mechatronics Engineering provides graduates with an in-depth understanding of complex systems involved in high-value products such as smart devices, robots and intelligence systems.

Mechatronics, a rich combination of mechanical, electronics, computer and software engineering, is a specialization offered within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. You'll focus on the design, intelligence, control and programming of the aforementioned products – within this masters programme, you will explore those topics at an advanced level to further expand the broad understandings already developed throughout your undergraduate study.

Programme structure

Option A - 120 points

Complete the University of Auckland online Academic Integrity course.

at least 45 points from MECHENG 710, 719, 720, 728, 730, 751, 753, 787–789, 795, but no more than 45 points from MECHENG 787–789, 795

up to 75 points from MECHENG 705, 706, 709, 722, 724, 726, 735, 736, 752, COMPSYS 704, 705, 723, 724, 726, ELECTENG 706, 773, 776, ENGGEN 705, 770

up to 30 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department

Option B - 180 points

Complete the University of Auckland online Academic Integrity course.

at least 45 points from MECHENG 710, 719, 720, 728, 730, 751, 753, 787–789, 795, but no more than 45 points from MECHENG 787–789, 795

up to 135 points from MECHENG 705, 706, 709, 722, 724, 726, 735, 736, 752, COMPSYS 704, 705, 723, 724, 726, ELECTENG 706, 773, 776, ENGGEN 705, 770

up to 45 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department

Career opportunities

Mechatronics graduates are of value to companies of all sizes and fields, from start-ups to multinational corporations. Their broad skill range and capacity to manipulate smart devices allow them to be adaptable, multi-skilled employees whose capacities will become increasingly relevant in the future.

Further study options

• Master of Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy

Other Master of Engineering Studies subjects:

Chemical and Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Science, Environmental Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Light Metals Reduction Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Devices and Technologies, Plastics, Software Engineering, Transportation Engineering.

Entry criteria

Anybody with a suitable undergraduate degree in Engineering (other degrees such as Science may be considered) who wishes to learn advanced and applicable skills in Mechatronics.

English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.