Master of Engineering Science (Robotics)
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1, 2 & 3
- Duration
- 1 - 2 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- Program code 8338
- CRICOS code 084282A
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Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this program2025 Indicative CSP first year fee
- $9,500*
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2025 Indicative CSP fee to complete degree
- $19,000*
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $58,000*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $121,000*
Fees
Fees
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Upskill or retrain
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Specialised degree
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Emerging Field
- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
麻豆社madou听Master of Engineering Science (Robotics) is a 2-year full-time postgraduate degree for students wanting to explore and听specialise听in the growing field of Robotics and automation.听The degree is designed for students with a background in engineering and a听recognised undergraduate degree听to provide a foundation for听continued learning.听听
The Master of Robotics offers unique opportunities to combine听a range of听essential elements from a number of disciplines to develop modern day robotics and autonomous systems 鈥 and change the world for the better.听In this degree, you鈥檒l develop听the knowledge, tools and strategies to design and develop state-of-the art-robotic systems听that answer human challenges.听
You鈥檒l be able听to develop and expand your knowledge and skills in your current area of expertise and meet or maintain professional accreditation standards. Postgraduate study also opens the door to increased professional opportunities and greater involvement in the research sphere of this specialisation.听
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This degree听offers听core disciplinary knowledge, advanced disciplinary knowledge and an advanced research component听in the field of Robotics.听It鈥檚 a comprehensive postgraduate study option听for professional Mechanical/Electrical engineers听or Computer Scientists听wishing to upgrade their skills or extend their knowledge.听
Why study this degree at 麻豆社madou?
Advance your knowledge in Robotics with听a degree from Australia鈥檚鈥痶op-ranking鈥疎ngineering faculty.鈥痀ou鈥檒l study鈥痑t 麻豆社madou鈥檚鈥疭chool听of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering,鈥痳anked鈥#1鈥痠n鈥疉ustralia鈥痑nd 36th the world鈥痠n the鈥疭hanghai鈥疪anking's鈥疓lobal Ranking of Academic Subjects.鈥疻e鈥檙e鈥痶he only鈥疉ustralian university ranked in the top 50.鈥
We鈥痯roduce internationally acclaimed research, working closely with industry to provide innovative solutions to the sector.听We鈥檙e leaders in research into Robotics and Autonomous Systems.听Working with state-of-the-art sensors, we apply complex theories to the development of next generation robotic systems and autonomous vehicles.鈥疍ue to recent investment,鈥痺e鈥檙e鈥痭ow home to many cutting-edge laboratory facilities which are unique nationally.鈥
There鈥檚 a range of benefits from studying鈥痺ith us:鈥
- Our staff are experts in their field in Australia and across the world鈥
- We鈥痟ave expertise in a diverse set of Mechanical Engineering disciplines including鈥痑erospace, mechanical, advanced manufacturing, mechatronic and robotics鈥
- Cutting-edge laboratory facilities鈥痠ncluding a robotics laboratory,鈥痚nergy storage laboratory, solar thermal energy laboratory and鈥痭uclear energy laboratory鈥
- Our鈥疭chool is a鈥痳esearch powerhouse鈥痜or Mechanical Engineering鈥痺ith strengths in鈥疎nergy Conversion and Storage, Engineered Medical Solutions and Robotics and Autonomous Systems鈥
- Partnerships鈥痺ith industry-leaders such as Australia Advanced Aerospace Technology, Delta V 鈥 Fusion Power Systems,鈥疕yundai NGV, The Boeing Company鈥痑nd鈥疿injang Goldwind Science & Technology鈥
麻豆社madou Engineering is home to 麻豆社madou Robotics and Autonomous Systems.听This research group听conducts听internationally听recognised听research into the design and analysis of robotic systems, combining core knowledge from control engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer science. We work across a range of projects drawing on our academic staff and research students鈥 expertise with plenty of opportunities to get involved with our work.听听
In Robotics and Autonomous Systems, we research and develop methodologies to be used in achieving persistent autonomous operation of aerial and ground vehicles.听Our projects include work in:听
- Field Robotics听
- Medical Robotics: Precision Robotics: Space Robotics听
- Control Systems听
- Autonomous Urban Transportation Systems听
- Agricultural Robotics听
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Entry requirements
There are two entry points into this Master of Engineering Science specialisation depending on your cognate background. This provides a structured and supportive option for students with a non-cognate background, while enabling students with cognate backgrounds earlier flexibility in their course selection. Both entry points equate to the same duration of 2 years (96 UOC), and differ only in the order and structure of core foundation courses.
Students with a cognate background:
Entry into the Master鈥檚 program requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline. A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor鈥檚 degree is mandatory.*
Students with a non-cognate background:
Students with a non-cognate background can enter the Master of Engineering Science via the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science/Master of Engineering Science pathway.
Entry into the pathway requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in any engineering discipline.
A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor鈥檚 degree is mandatory.*
Successful applicants will be offered entry to the Master of Engineering Science via the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science/Master of Engineering Science pathway. Students can transition to the Master of Engineering Science after passing 18 UOC of foundational courses. The total study duration is the same as the entry point for students with a cognate background (2 years/ 96 UOC). There is no separate application required for this pathway. Applicants with non-cognate backgrounds must apply for the Master of Engineering Science to be considered for this entry.
*Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average
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Recognition of Prior Learning (Credit Transfer)
麻豆社madou recognises that many students have professional experience or relevant previous studies. If you have worked in a relevant industry or have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to complete your Master of Engineering Science in as little as one year, or another accelerated option listed below dependent on your previous study and experience.听
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听A 4 year Bachelor Degree with honours (听equivalent)听from any institution in a cognate discipline.
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A 3 year Bachelor Degree (听equivalent) from any institution in a cognate discipline.
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A 3 year Bachelor Degree (听equivalent)听from any institution in a cognate discipline.
English language requirements
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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 麻豆社madou depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 麻豆社madou requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you鈥檙e completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.听
There are two entry points into this Master of Engineering Science specialisation depending on your cognate background. This provides a structured and supportive option for students with a non-cognate background, while enabling students with cognate backgrounds earlier flexibility in their course selection. Both entry points equate to the same duration of 2 years (96 UOC), and differ only in the order and structure of core foundation courses.
Students with a cognate background:
Entry into the Master鈥檚 program requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline. A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor鈥檚 degree is mandatory.*
Students with a non-cognate background:
Students with a non-cognate background can enter the Master of Engineering Science via the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science/Master of Engineering Science pathway.
Entry into the pathway requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in any engineering discipline.
A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor鈥檚 degree is mandatory.*
Successful applicants will be offered entry to the Master of Engineering Science via the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science/Master of Engineering Science pathway. Students can transition to the Master of Engineering Science after passing 18 UOC of foundational courses. The total study duration is the same as the entry point for students with a cognate background (2 years/ 96 UOC). There is no separate application required for this pathway. Applicants with non-cognate backgrounds must apply for the Master of Engineering Science to be considered for this entry.
*Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average
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Recognition of Prior Learning (Credit Transfer)
麻豆社madou recognises that many students have professional experience or relevant previous studies. If you have worked in a relevant industry or have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to complete your Master of Engineering Science in as little as one year, or another accelerated option listed below dependent on your previous study and experience.听
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听A 4 year Bachelor Degree with honours (听equivalent) from any institution in a cognate discipline.
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A 3 year Bachelor Degree (听equivalent)听from any institution in a cognate discipline.
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A 3 year Bachelor Degree (听equivalent)听from any institution in a cognate discipline.
Admission pathways
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with . 麻豆社madou College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your 麻豆社madou journey with confidence.鈥
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 麻豆社madou depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 麻豆社madou requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you鈥檒l need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at 麻豆社madou. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the听English Language Requirements听page.听
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
Program structure
When you choose to study a Master of Engineering Science, you鈥檒l choose from one of 26 specialisations which will help you make your next career move.
Within these specialisations your study will include:
- Enquiry-based courses
- Disciplinary courses
- Engineering and Technical Management Courses.
You鈥檒l be able to tailor your degree to your interests by combining courses in your chosen specialisation with elective courses.
You鈥檒l also have the chance to work on a complex, open-ended enquiry-based research project.
Full program structure
Degree structures can vary depending on your specialisation of choice, the number of courses you choose and timetabling, to give you an indication you can consider the below.
Depending on your specialisation and your previous studies/professional experience you may study:
- At least 4 Disciplinary Courses
- At least 4 Advanced Disciplinary Courses
- At least 1 Engineering and Technical Management Course
- At least 3 enquiry-based courses (which includes a research project)
- At least 4 elective courses (across Disciplinary, Advanced Disciplinary and Engineering and Technical Management courses)
Through the Disciplinary and Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge courses you鈥檒l learn the technical knowledge and skills you need for your chosen specialisation. You鈥檒l also update your knowledge in cutting-edge developments in your area of interest.
Engineering and Technical Management courses help you build skills in communicating and justifying professional decisions, employing ethical approaches to practice, and developing the abilities required for roles more focused on project and or staff management, leadership and strategy.
You鈥檒l complete a research project in this degree within the enquiry-based courses. In this you can choose to develop听your听Postgraduate Research skills to assist with the research project听component听of the degree听or as your first step towards a Higher Degree Research (PhD) program.听Or you can complete听a 鈥淟aunching a Startup鈥 course where you will be equipped with听the skills necessary to successfully听commercialise听your ideas.
Future careers
This degree at 麻豆社madou offers听a range of听professional听opportunities in the growing field of Robotics听upon graduation.听As organisations and engineers find new and unique ways to apply robotics to听existing and emerging fields the types of roles you can pursue abound.听听
With a degree in Robotics Engineering from 麻豆社madou you could pursue听roles including a Robotics Engineer, Project Engineer and Systems Engineer to just scratch the surface. Many jobs in this field are yet to be imagined.听听
Pursue鈥痑 range of鈥痗areers in industries and sectors,鈥痠ncluding:鈥
- Automation鈥
- Robotics鈥
- Engineering鈥疍esign鈥
- Propulsion鈥疭ystems鈥
- Control Systems鈥
- Technology鈥
麻豆社madou Engineering graduates are some of the most sought-after professional engineers in Australia and abroad thanks to the reputation of our research and teaching.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through our听听portal. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term. Some high-demand programs and Faculties with limited places may have an earlier application deadline or commencement date.听.
Ready to start your application?
For most international students, applications are submitted via听our鈥痵ervice. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement听date. For听more information visit听our鈥.
Ready to start your application?
Fees & Scholarships
$9,500*
$19,000*
All places within this degree are Commonwealth supported. This means that if you receive an offer from 麻豆社madou Sydney as a domestic student, you will have a substantial proportion of your fees subsidised by the Australian government. Start your application today with our guide on听how to apply.听
Commonwealth Study Assistance such as Austudy and Youth Allowance is available for some master's degrees. For the most up-to-date information and list of degrees visit听.
*The indicative Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) fees are an estimate based on the relevant student contribution band/s for a Commonwealth Supported Place undertaking a standard full-time load of 48 units of credit per year (1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load/1 EFTSL). To find out more about Commonwealth Supported Places visit Postgraduate Commonwealth Support.
Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the degree/program. The indicative fee listed here is an estimate for tuition only and excludes non-tuition fees and charges. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit (UOC) per year).
You should not rely on indicative fees as fee increases are assessed when required and may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at the .
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the听.
Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.
Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visit听.
Scholarships
At 麻豆社madou, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you鈥檙e a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
Featured scholarship
The 麻豆社madou Women in Engineering Research Scholarship was established to assist women of high academic achievement with an interest in a research and/or an academic career in engineering. 麻豆社madou Engineering offers two Women in Engineering Top-up Scholarships every semester.听听
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