Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Instrumentation Control and Automation Engineering)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationInstrumentation control and automation engineering is the integration of electrical, electronic and computing engineering with control engineering.
This integrated discipline includes the development of intelligent systems to automate monitoring, processing, and production in different engineering industries. The course is designed to provide graduates with a strong background to enter into a range of career pathways related to automation and control application in the mining and mineral processing, oil and gas, and agriculture industries that are strongly represented in the economy of Western Australia.
Graduates of the course will be conversant in electrical and electronic engineering; have specialist skills in design, development and management of advanced control and automation systems; and have the ability to participate in, and lead, complex multidisciplinary projects.
Delivery mode
Edith Cowan University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, WA
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 80.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Instrumentation Control and Automation Engineering) will prepare you for the following roles.
Instrumentation Engineer
An Instrumentation Engineer designs, installs, and maintains instruments and control systems used in industrial settings. You might work in sectors...
Automation Engineer
Automation Engineers use technology to automate manufacturing processes. This typically involves researching technology, creating plans, implementi...
Process Control Engineer
A Process Control Engineer designs and optimises automated systems and processes used in manufacturing and production. You might work in industries...
Control Systems Engineer
A Control Systems Engineer designs, develops, and manages systems that control and automate processes in various industries. You might work in manu...
SCADA Engineer
A SCADA Engineer designs and maintains Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems that monitor and control infrastructure and industr...
About Edith Cowan University
ECU has more than 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including international students from 100 countries.
Our eight schools collectively deliver a diverse range of courses across arts and humanities, business and law, education, engineering, medical and health sciences, nursing and midwifery, science and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Courses are offered on our three campuses – ECU Joondalup and ECU Mount Lawley in metropolitan Perth and ECU South West in Bunbury, 200km south of the capital city. ECU also offers a comprehensive suite of online study options.
