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Mechatronics and Robotics (with Foundation Year option)

Course details
  • BEng
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time including foundation year
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

This degree offers a comprehensive, industry-informed curriculum that integrates the practical application of scientific and engineering with business skills.

Why study BEng (Hons) Mechatronics and Robotics at BU?

  • The programme offers the flexibility to pursue either a BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) or MEng (Master of Engineering) qualification, catering to your specific career aspirations and academic goals

  • The course provides a comprehensive understanding of multidisciplinary Robotics and Mechatronics, integrating mechanical systems, electronics, and intelligent computer-based control. It equips you with the latest technical skills and competencies to work across different engineering disciplines

  • You’ll learn from industry-seasoned academics, practitioners, and guest speakers, gaining insights from their practical experience and industry knowledge

  • Students have access to the state-of-the-art Innovation Centre, a designated space for Design and Engineering students, fostering a conducive learning environment

  • Take part in a career-affirming minimum 30-week period in a work placement, helping you to make contacts and boost your potential within the profession. With the Robotics industry on the rise, jobs in robotics are in high demand. The programme prepares you for a range of roles such as Mechatronics Engineer, Robotics Engineer or even Mechanical Engineer

  • Exhibit your work at the Festival of Design & Engineering, one of BU’s longest running events, giving the public and business leaders an insight into your work.

Course accreditation
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) as fully meeting the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partly meeting the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for the 2025-2029 intake years.

Modules

Foundation year units include: Academic Study Skills for Engineering and Technology, Introduction to Computers, Mathematics for Engineering and Technology, Introduction to Engineering Science, Introduction to Computer-Aided Design Tools, Foundation Year Engineering and Technology Project.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H404
Institution code:
B50
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 - 72 points

You will need GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade 4 (or Grade C).

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
Channel Islands£9790Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9790Year 1
EU£20685Year 1
International£20685Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Important information about fees: The UK, ROI & CI fees listed for the 2026/27 academic year have been confirmed by the UK Government (subject to Parliamentary approval). In line with the maximum fee limits set out in Regulations, tuition fees will increase annually thereafter in line with inflation (using RPI-X, a measure of inflation).

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