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Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines

2 Study options · UndergraduatePreston Campus

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2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

Course Overview

New technologies are transforming the world we live in. On this course you’ll learn the fundamentals of the many revolutionary changes that will affect how machines operate over the coming years.

Why study with us

  • You’ll work alongside our research active staff with the possibility of continuing on to PhD research.

  • Take the chance to travel internationally to participate in conferences and contribute to research publications.

  • Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available through our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre.

What you'll do

  • On successful completion of our degree, apply for progression to world-leading research degrees within the Jost Institute for Tribotechnology.

  • Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.

  • Full-time students can take an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry between Year 2 and Year 3.

Future Careers

Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines is a good base for a career in a range of roles associated with system engineering, test engineers and maintenance engineering.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Preston Campus

Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Full-time • 3 Years
  • BEng (Hon) • Sandwich including industrial placement • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
MI10
Institution code:
C30

University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Course code:
MI10
Institution code:
C30

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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.

Data from:
This course and 18 other engineering courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Lancashire, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
CCD Most common
  1. AAB
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

89% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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60 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

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