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BEng(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering

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University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

United Kingdom , Bristol

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

H730

Campuses

Frenchay

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,000 / year

Next Intake September-2026

BEng(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering

About

Introduction

Gain industry-like experience in our Digital Engineering Laboratory by working on Cyber-Physical Factory, Virtual and Augmented Reality Space and Artificial Intelligence based experiments. Our facilities are equipped with modules from SIEMENS, FESTO, and other leading industrial equipment providers.

Why study BEng(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering?

The digital revolution in industry needs new Mechatronics Engineers with unique digital manufacturing skills. BEng Mechatronics Engineering is an exciting multidisciplinary subject which combines the principles of mechanics, electronics, robotics and computer engineering to develop sustainable systems. Combining a broad range of skills, you'll build a solid base from which you'll be ready to solve a range of complex engineering problems. Careers in mechatronics are predicted to grow rapidly over the coming years, so you can be sure to graduate with excellent job prospects in a growing mechatronics market.

The course provides insight and skills in the creation and maintenance of complex engineering products and is designed to have broad appeal for students from a wide range of STEM disciplines.

Why UWE Bristol?

Our Mechatronics Engineering degree is an innovative course offering you comprehensive engineering training in electro-mechanical systems, benefitting from the well-established courses and research groups that exist at UWE Bristol. You'll learn how to evaluate solutions to engineering problems, and to choose which solutions to apply to engineering systems.

As a practice-based course, you'll get plenty of hands-on experience, which means you'll graduate ready to step straight into your career.

You'll also benefit from excellent facilities including our award-winning engineering building and the University's enterprise zone, Future Space.

Where can it take me?

The analytical and problem-solving skills that students will gain on the course will make them attractive sector professionals. Graduates will enter a growing sector and be in high-demand due to their knowledge of manufacturing, mechanics, electronics and mechatronics, and their ability to innovate using new technologies.

A degree in Mechatronics Engineering will prepare students for an engineering career in a range of sectors including transport, logistics, robotics, health, defence, manufacturing, automotives, research and renewable energy.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
English Language Requirement:
International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language requirements section.
A-level subjects: Grade C in Mathematics plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics.
Relevant subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Mathematics, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics.
EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: You must be studying one of the following: Aeronautical Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Land-based Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations and Maintenance Engineering. To include Merit in one of the following units: Further Engineering Mathematics or Further Mathematics for Construction. Please list the units you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.
Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Mathematics and 15 credits at Pass in another Science or Technology subject.
Baccalaureate IB: To include a minimum grade of 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and a pass at Higher Level in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies.
Irish Highers: H2 in Mathematics plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology; Chemistry; Engineering; Physics; Technology.
Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
Cambridge Technical: You must be studying one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Systems Design and Engineering; Engineering Automation Control and Manufacturing Processes; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical Engineering and Design; Automation, Systems and Control; Manufacturing
To include Merit in the following (optional) unit: Applied Mathematics for Engineering.
T Levels: Grade C in A-Level Mathematics, in addition to your T Level qualification. If you have or are looking to partially complete your T-Level, you are still required to have the equivalent to 2 full A-Levels as part of our minimum entry requirements. As a result, if you are applying with only the core or occupational specialism, this may be insufficient as a stand-alone qualification.

English Program Requirements

English Language Requirement:

International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language requirements section.

Career

Careers

Careers / Further study

The development of new and efficient means of manufacturing will ensure that graduates with skills in integration and practical knowledge of engineering, data analytics and computer sciences, will be in high demand in our future economy.

The innovation and problem-solving skills that students will gain on the course will make them attractive sector professionals. They'll be ready to engage in the ongoing transformation process towards smart factories where mechatronic skills are essential. Students will have a unique understanding of a multidisciplinary field and collaborative working, with entrepreneurial skills within market evolution.

Graduates from this course will forge successful careers in the development of microcontroller-based embedded systems, robotics, integration of renewable energy sources and the design of the associated power conversion systems. Alternatively, they might progress into the development of automation and control systems for various industrial processes, automotive electronics, the design of electrical machines and the development of guidance and control systems for unmanned intelligent underwater; or ground and aerial vehicles.

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