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Mechatronic Engineering

Course details
  • Master of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 21 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

Switch on your career in mechatronic engineering at The University of Manchester, a university with a prestigious engineering history - and a bright focus on the future. Mechatronics, the marriage of mechanical engineering with smart electronics, is vital to subjects including industrial automation and robotics.

To interact with an object, a mechatronic system must know where the object is, be able to move the object and place it in the required new position. The electronics require information from sensors that can detect position, orientation, and visual or audio signals. The electrical inputs from the sensors have to be interpreted and the appropriate signals sent out to the actuators to perform the required operation.

A good understanding of feedback control is also required to make changes in the system from one steady position to another, without oscillations or unpredictable movements. In this course you will learn the techniques necessary for the design and implementation of such intelligent mechatronic systems.

In the final year you will also complete a team project directly funded by industry or inspired by industrial needs. Past projects have included developing an instrumented training wheelchair for para-athletes, creating a haptic glove for remote handling, developing a cyber-secure electricity management system in smart cities, and many more.

Modules

Assessment method

Assessment of most course units is by examination combined with an element of course work, such as marked laboratory work or marked examples. Substantial projects are assessed by written reports, presentations and demonstrations.

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
HHH6
Institution code:
M20
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
A*AA

AAA including A in Mathematics and A in either Physics, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry or Computer Science.

If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year.

Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.

Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.

Typical Contextual Offer: AAA including Mathematics and either Physics, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry or Computer Science.

Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.

Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.

T Level

We do not accept T Levels for entry onto this course. The University does accept specific T Level qualifications for a number of courses please review to our T Level information page for a full list.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher

We require Advanced Highers, or Advanced Highers combined with Highers, in one of the following combinations:

Three Advanced Highers with grades AAA, including Mathematics and either Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics of Mechanics

Two Advanced Highers with grades AA, including Mathematics and either Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics of Mechanics, alongside two Highers with grades AA in two different academic subjects (these can be achieved in a previous sitting)

English Language not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade B / Intermediate 2 grade B / Standard Grade Credit level grade 2).

If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions team.

Access to HE Diploma

Each application is considered individually. Applicants should contact the Undergraduate Admissions team to discuss their particular circumstances and to check the suitability of their Access course.

As a guide, we require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma in an engineering-related subject, with a minimum of 60 credits. 45 credits must be awarded at Level 3 with a Distinction grade (including 15 Level 3 credits with Distinction in Mathematics). Students are also required to have a grade A* in A Level Mathematics with a pure element.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education, typically five GCSEs/IGCSEs, including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to at least grade B/6 in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and grade C/4 in GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics.

Students eligible for a contextual offer will be required to evidence English language proficiency at GCSE English Language grade C/4.

GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language.

Scottish Advanced Higher

We require Advanced Highers, or Advanced Highers combined with Highers, in one of the following combinations:

Three Advanced Highers with grades AAA, including Mathematics and either Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics of Mechanics

Two Advanced Highers with grades AA, including Mathematics and either Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics of Mechanics, alongside two Highers with grades AA in two different academic subjects (these can be achieved in a previous sitting)

English Language not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade B / Intermediate 2 grade B / Standard Grade Credit level grade 2).

If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions team.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in an Engineering discipline or Applied Science, and you are taking the following units: Engineering Principles, Microcontroller Systems for Engineers, and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD, in combination with grade A* in A-Level Mathematics.

Extended Project

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DD

We consider the Cambridge Technical Diploma for entry provided it is in Engineering with grades DD in combination with a grade A* in A level Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 37

37 points overall with 7,6,6 in Higher Level subjects, including 7 in Higher Level Mathematics and 6 in Higher Level Physics or Chemistry.

For this programme of study, we will accept either of the following subjects to meet our Mathematics requirement: Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.

Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the academic School prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and requires two A-Levels, including Mathematics and one science subject from the A-Level list above, to be included within this.

The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A-Level entry requirements.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in an Engineering discipline or Applied Science, and you are taking the following units: Engineering Principles, Microcontroller Systems for Engineers, and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDD, in combination with grade A* in A-Level Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry in any subject provided it is in combination with two A-levels. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grade D plus two A-levels at grades AA including A in Mathematics and A in one of the following subjects: Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Further Mathematics.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDD

We consider the Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in Engineering with grades DDD, in combination with a grade A* in A-level Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry in any subject provided it is in combination with two A-levels. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D plus two A-levels at grades AA including A in Mathematics and A in one of the following subjects: Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Further Mathematics.

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
DD

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry in any subject provided it is in combination with two A-levels. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades DD plus two A-levels at grades AA including A in Mathematics and A in one of the following subjects: Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Further Mathematics.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D

We consider the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate for entry in any subject provided it is in combination with two A-levels. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D plus two A-levels at grades AA including A in Mathematics and A in one of the following subjects: Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Further Mathematics.

Applicants completing the Northern Consortium (NCUK) International Foundation Year or INTO Manchester International Foundation in Science and Engineering are required to achieve A*AA including Technical Mathematics and one of either Physics, Chemistry or Further Mathematics. Integrated Mathematics is not considered an acceptable mathematics subject for entry to this programme. English for Academic Purposes (EAP), and Research and Communication Skills (RCS), cannot be used to meet academic requirements.

A grade A in EAP or EAPPU is required to meet English Language requirements. RCS cannot be accepted to meet English Language requirements. Please check our English Language requirements for entry to the course for other acceptable qualifications.

An excellent performance in local examinations before starting the NCUK Foundation Year, particularly in mathematics and physical science subjects, is also required. These qualifications will be benchmarked against our entry requirements for The University of Manchester's BSc (Hons) Electrical, Electronic and Mechatronic Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year.

The University also recognises a number of other external foundation courses as suitable for entry. Assessment will be made on a case-by-case basis on an applicant's complete academic profile. Academic qualifications achieved prior to studying an external foundation year must meet our entry requirements for The University of Manchester's BSc (Hons) Electrical, Electronic and Mechatronic Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year. Applicants studying other foundation programmes should contact the academic department to check if their qualification is recognised for entry to this programme and for specific entry requirements.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
TOEFL (iBT)100TOEFL iBT 100 overall, with 25 in Writing and 22 in all other subscores.
IELTS (Academic)7IELTS 7.0 overall, with 7.0 in Writing and 6.5 in all other subscores.

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) must show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is: GCSE/IGCSE English Language grade B/6. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language. Please note that GCSE/IGCSE English as a Second Language will not be accepted for this course. IELTS 7.0 overall, with 7.0 in Writing and 6.5 in all other subscores TOEFL iBT 100 overall, with 25 in Writing and 22 in all other subscores An acceptable equivalent qualification . Students eligible for a contextual offer or with a WP flag must evidence English language proficiency at GCSE English Language grade C/4. This concession only applies to GCSE/IGCSE. See our contextual admissions page for full details and eligibility. Where specified, we also require grade 1 or 2 in the Oral Exam component of the IGCSE English Language qualification. If you need to improve your English language skills to meet the entry requirements for your academic course, the University Centre for Academic English (UCAE) summer pre-sessional courses can help. Check if your academic course offers the option of taking a pre-sessional course on the UCAE page . The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student requiring a visa to study in the UK must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language (common European Framework (CEFR B2 level) to be granted a Student Route visa to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. In addition, our academic Schools/Departments may require applicants to demonstrate English proficiency above the B2 level.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We operate contextual admissions meaning many applicants receive an offer and are admitted at least one grade below standard entry requirements. Entry requirements for applicants meeting contextual admissions criteria are listed next to the standard entry requirements on course profiles.

Contextual admissions means we consider your application in context helping us to ensure everyone has a fair chance of getting into Manchester. The data we use is automatically provided on your UCAS form.

Learn more on the University of Manchester website

International entry requirements

The University welcomes applications from appropriately qualified candidates across the world. We value global talent and are proud to receive applications from a wide range of educational systems and national backgrounds.

Because international qualifications vary widely, it is not possible for us to list entry information for every country on this page. If your country is not listed below, please contact us and a member of our team will be happy to assist you: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/contact-international-team/ https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/country-specific-information/

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

Not enough data available

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

The tuition fees for 2027 are yet to be confirmed.

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