Undergraduate
Bachelor of Automation and Robotics
This course will provide you with the broad multidisciplinary knowledge and skills that industry requires of people working in robotics, automation and Industry 4.0.
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Careers and further study
Further study
On completion of the Bachelor of Automation and Robotics students may enter the Master of Professional Engineering in the following specialisations:
Career opportunities
- Automation lead
- Robotics system developer
- Robotics and automation technician
- Automation consultant
- Systems designer
Entry requirements
Admission requirements
To be considered for this course you need to:
- achieve a minimum ATAR of 88
- demonstrate English language competence
- completed prerequisites: Mathematics Methods ATAR and two of: Mathematics Specialist ATAR, Chemistry ATAR and Physics ATAR or equivalent.*
View our admission requirements for specific information, depending on your education history.
*All four subjects are recommended. Students who do not have all four subjects will need to complete a bridging unit in their first year.
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About the Bachelor of Automation and Robotics
This course will provide you with the broad multidisciplinary knowledge and skills that industry requires of people working in robotics, automation and Industry 4.0. Combining relevant aspects from all engineering disciplines, software development, electronic hardware design and mechatronics, this course will cover the principles, design and operation of industrial robot manipulators as well as intelligent autonomous robots and self-driving vehicles.
Why study Automation and Robotics
- Robotics, automation, artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0 are high-growth areas, with strong demand for skills and knowledge
- Along with the technical expertise, you‘ll develop the multidisciplinary professional skills and breadth of knowledge industry is seeking
- You can continue on to the Master of Professional Engineering and become an accredited engineer with sought-after automation and robotic expertise. Robotics are increasingly instrumental in engineering projects with remote operating systems
Quick details
- 1
- 88
- February and July
- 3 years full-time
- 102862E
Entry requirements
To be considered for this course you need to:
- achieve a minimum ATAR of 88
- demonstrate English language competence
- completed prerequisites: Mathematics Methods ATAR and two of: Mathematics Specialist ATAR, Chemistry ATAR and Physics ATAR or equivalent.*
*All four subjects are recommended. Students who do not have all four subjects will need to complete a bridging unit in their first year.
You'll learn to
- work in advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, digital systems, microprocessors and embedded systems, factory automation, manufacturing and automotive industries
- design digital and embedded systems
- develop code for automation and robotics applications
- integrate software, electronic hardware and mechanical systems to perform a specified function
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Student Clubs
At UWA we have a range of student run clubs where you can engage with like-minded students
You may be interested in:
The University Engineers' Club (UEC)
The UWA Young Engineers' Club (UWAYE)
Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
Electrical and Electronic Engineers of WA (EEEWA)
The UWA Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Student Branch
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers UWA Student Chapter (IMechE UWA)
The UWA Motorsport Team (UWAM)
Find out more about all our student clubs from the UWA Student Guild.
"Robots, AI, Automation and Driverless Vehicles – these are not just elements from a science fiction movie, these are real components of modern work environments. Our new Bachelor degree in Automation and Robotics gives you a solid foundation in all Engineering areas with additional advanced units in Automation, Robotics and Software."
Professor Thomas Braunl - Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
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Admission entry pathways
UWA offers a number of admission entry pathways for domestic and international students to be able to study with us. If your results do not qualify you for standard entry into the University, check our Admission entry pathways for one that suits you.