Program Overview
The Industrial Control and Automation Engineering Honours Major at Murdoch University provides in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills in computer-based measurement and control, focusing on designing and implementing smart power systems, industrial control systems, and embedded systems. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in automation engineering, field service engineering, and electrical engineering in various industry sectors. The program is industry-oriented, includes real work experience, and is eligible for Engineers Australia accreditation.
Program Outline
Industrial Control and Automation Engineering Honours Major
Degree Overview:
This program provides an in-depth understanding of industrial control engineering with practical hands-on skills applicable for a wide range of research and industry-related activities.
- Focus on computer-based measurement and control.
- Explore industrial control systems and their components.
- Gain practical understanding and knowledge suitable for effective design, prototyping, and controlling industrial control systems applied for various industry sectors.
Outline:
Total Credit Points:
0 | Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points | |---|---|---| | ENG214 | Electrical and Electronic Circuits | 3 | | ENG109 | Engineering Computing Systems | 3 | | ENG103 | Principles of Engineering | 3 | | ENG391 | Process Control | 3 | | ENG251 | PLC Systems | 3 | | ENG392 | SCADA and Instrumentation Systems | 3 | | ENG252 | Embedded Systems | 3 | | ENG553 | Industrial Process Control | 3 | | ENG551 | Microcontrollers and Data Communication | 3 | | ENG552 | Industrial Control Systems | 3 | | ICT515 | Foundations of Data Science | 3 |
Careers:
Graduating with a major in Industrial Control and Automation Engineering will open the doors to a wide range of career opportunities across the engineering and power industry sectors. Potential careers include:
- Automation Engineer
- Field Service Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
Other:
- The program is industry-oriented to deliver practical understanding and knowledge.
- Murdoch University is ranked five-star and is the number one university in WA for medium graduate income one year for engineering and technology by the Good Universities Guide 2024.
- Students have access to the $10.1 million Bayer Pilot Plant, a real-world engineering plant with a dedicated control room, the only one of its kind in WA.
- Students gain 300 hours of real work experience as part of their degree.
- The program is eligible for accreditation from Engineers Australia (EA).
- Graduates from an accredited degree are eligible for EA membership, which is recognized worldwide and provides strong employment pathways.
- The course level outcomes are aligned with the EA Stage 1 Competencies.
- Once accreditation has been achieved, graduates will be eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia.
- Full Chartered Professional Engineer status can then be achieved after a further three to five years of work experience in the engineering profession.
