机电一体化工程是一个多学科的计划，其中将机械和电气/电子工程的知识结合起来，用于开发智能机器以及先进的制造和处理系统。在开发任何工程计划所特有的强大分析和解决问题的能力的同时，该计划专门针对澳大利亚的资源型和服务业而设计。该课程以数学，力学，电气工程和计算机领域的典型工程科学基础开始，然后涵盖了主要的工程主题，包括数字电子和微处理器系统，高级材料和制造以及机械设计。与标准的机械或电气工程程序相比，机电一体化工程具有自动化，仪表，数字电子，制造，机械设计，流体力学和控制系统为主题的更广泛的工程范围。
Mechatronics engineering, is a multidisciplinary program, where knowledge of mechanical and electrical/electronic engineering are combined towards the development of intelligent machines and advanced manufacturing and processing systems.Whilst developing the strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities typical of any engineering program, this particular program is specifically tailored to Australias resource-based and service industries. The course starts with a typical engineering science foundation in mathematics, mechanics, electrical engineering and computing, and then proceeds to cover major engineering topics, including digital electronics and microprocessor systems, advanced materials and manufacturing, and mechanical design. Mechatronics Engineering gives a broader engineering coverage compared with standard mechanical or electrical engineering programs with the themes of automation, instrumentation, digital electronics, manufacturing, mechanical design, fluid mechanics and control systems.