自动化工程涉及传感器和机器人系统的设计，开发和实施，这些传感器和机器人系统适用于广泛的技术领域。现代工程系统采用了广泛的技术，这些技术集成后可提高效率，质量和可靠性。机械，电气和电子工程与计算机技术（即机电一体化）的结合是这一努力的核心。在现代技术环境中，这种集成方法变得越来越重要。该计划是从多学科的角度提供的，因此使毕业生有能力担任各种现代技术职务。
Automation Engineering involves the design, development and implementation of sensor and robotic systems for applications across a wide range of technological sectors. Modern engineering systems employ a broad spectrum of technologies, which when integrated provide for improved efficiency, quality and reliability. The combination of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Computer Technology, namely, Mechatronics, is core to this endeavour. This integrated approach is becoming increasingly important in modern technological environments. This programme is delivered from a multi-disiplinary perspective, thus equipping graduates for a diverse range of modern technological roles.