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Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems

  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
City Campus
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2026-20272027-2028
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Course summary

Why study Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems at Liverpool John Moores University?

  • Interdisciplinary course fusing mechanical, electronic and control engineering

  • Well-equipped electronics and computing laboratories

  • State-of-the-art software and excellent technical support

  • To be accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

  • Options for sandwich with year-long industrial placement or study abroad

  • LJMU ranked 15th university in the UK for general engineering degrees (The Times UK University Rankings 2025)

About your course
Mechatronic and autonomous systems build and run the world we live in. From the robots that built your car to fast food restaurant interactive kiosks, intelligent machines are the future. The MEng (Hons) in Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems will make sure you take an important part in that future.

This programme has been developed to answer a need in industry for engineers with the fusion of electronic and mechanical skills required to develop modern automation systems. LJMU has built a good relationship with North West engineering companies and their feedback has been a big factor in the development of this programme. We live in an information age and our graduates leave equipped with the software and hardware skills required to succeed in the exciting times ahead.

Research undertaken by the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering is based within the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Research Centre. The Centre has two key research groups the Microelectronics Research Group and the Electric Machines and Drives Research Group. These two research groups have expertise within the following key research areas:

  • New materials and devices for future microelectronic industry

  • New characterisation techniques for VLSI devices

  • Development of advanced techniques for variables-speed electric drives

  • Qualification, modelling and aging prediction

  • Development of novel control techniques for power electronic converters

  • Modelling, simulation and experimental characterisation of power electronic converters and variable speed drives

Research staff are encouraged to make use of their expertise during undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Modules

Course Modules

Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • City Campus

Study options

  • Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 5 Years
  • Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
L51

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Application codes

Institution code:
L51

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

Minimum Number of A Levels: 2
Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20

Subject requirements: Grade B from Maths and Grade B from one of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Computing, Further Maths, Electronics, or Engineering.

T Level

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a relevant subject that includes Maths. T Level Building Services Engineering for Construction is acceptable.

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 128

Scottish Higher

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a relevant subject.

Access to HE Diploma

Not accepted on MEng-students studying Access can be considered for BEng programme

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy.

GCSE Equivalences accepted:
• Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths
• NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
• Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
• Higher Diploma in Maths/English
• Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
• Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDM

DDM in Engineering discipline + Distinction in Further Engineering Maths

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications including minimum score of 6 in HL Mathematics and 6 in HL Physics

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

DDM in Engineering discipline + Distinction in Further Engineering Maths

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a minimum of 5 subjects including H1 in Maths and H1 in one other relevant subject (e.g. Physics)

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications From a relevant subject that includes Maths.

NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths)

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a relevant subject.

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050

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

Tuition fees for home students in September 2026 will be £9,790 for the 2026/27 academic year, subject to Parliamentary approval. In England and Wales, tuition fees for home undergraduate students are set in accordance with the Government’s regulated fee cap. The Government has confirmed that this cap will be £9,790 for 2026/27 and £10,050 for 2027/28, in both cases subject to Parliamentary approval.

The Government has also indicated that from the 2028/29 academic year onwards, the fee cap may be adjusted annually in line with inflation. As a result, tuition fees in future years may increase annually in line with inflation. We will provide confirmation of any changes as early as possible in advance of each academic year.

The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in accordance with any changes to the maximum allowable fees set by the UK Parliament.

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