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.
Our course equips you to work as a graduate engineer through the skilled application of your knowledge of mechatronics.
Gain a deep understanding of intelligent machines and learn to develop mechatronics systems including electromechanical systems, programmable logic controllers, robotics, precision technologies, systems engineering and engineering management.
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.
Module overview
Year 1Compulsory modules
• ER1010: Engineering Analysis
• ER1020: Engineering Design
• ER1030: Engineering Science
• ER1730: Electronics and Electronic Engineering Practice
Year 2
Compulsory modules
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MP2570: Engineering Design and Manufacture
• MP2714: Computer Aided Design and Manufacture
Optional modules
• EL2007: Robotic Systems
• EL2104: Instrumentation and Control
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EL2241: Electronic Systems
• MP2576: Thermo-fluids
• MP2721: Operations Management A
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• ER3200: Mechatronics
• MP3995: Project
Optional modules
• EL3007: Robotics and Autonomous Systems
• ER3201: Electromechanical Systems
• ER3202: Programmable Logic Controllers
• ER3801: Advanced Engineering Portfolio
• MP3672: Engineering Simulation
• MP3680: Fundamentals of Engineering Simulation
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MP3704: Maintenance Management
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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.
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