Mechatronics

Mechatronics is a fusion of mechanical, electrical and control engineering. In order to compete successfully in a global market, modern manufacturing companies must have the ability to integrate electronics, control, software and mechanical engineering into a range of innovative products and systems. As a graduate of this programme you will have this interdisciplinary knowledge, skill and approach to engineering.

In fourth year you will take part in a multidisciplinary integrated system design project, working in teams alongside students of other engineering disciplines.

Programme structure

You will study the same courses in the first three years whether you are on the BEng or MEng degree programme. Both embed creativity to develop world changing engineers.

Year 1

You will take a wide-ranging curriculum which includes courses in mechanical engineering, mathematics, dynamics, digital and analogue electronics, materials, statics, thermodynamics and engineering skills. These courses are supported by individual and group project work and laboratory work. This interdisciplinary approach, favoured by industry, also makes it easy to switch to most other engineering disciplines at the end of year 1 should you wish to do so.

Years 2 and 3

In year 2 you will continue to study mathematics and fundamental engineering courses linking the mechanical and electrical domains which form the basis for the study of mechatronics.

In year 3 you will develop knowledge and skills in electronic system design, real-time programming and control systems. This is combined with study of mechanical instrumentation and data systems to develop the interdisciplinary skills necessary to undertake a mechatronic group design project. The mechanical courses include mechanics of materials & structures, dynamics and control.

Years 4 and 5

In years 4 and 5 you will take a range of courses in engineering including courses in control, robotics and mechatronic systems. In addition you will take courses in professional practice including developing business plans, understanding professional & legal requirements and management.

In your final year you will undertake a major individual project which, for the MEng degree, may be in industry or on an industry-supported topic. The final year is completed by a range of in-depth technical courses including control, dynamics, auto vehicles and fault detection.

Partnership and industry links

Many engineering employers offer well-paid summer placements and, in some cases, sponsorship.

Our international links

You will be able to apply to spend one year of your academic studies abroad at an accredited partner university. MEng students will also be able to work on their final-year project at overseas institutions.

Career prospects

Graduates will have the interdisciplinary approach necessary to integrate electronics, control, software and mechanical engineering.

Accreditation

The BEng Mechatronics is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

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Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
• Engineering Council