- Combine scientific and engineering knowledge with creativity to solve some of today's biggest mechatronic engineering challenges making use of a state-of-the art array of equipment and facilities.
- Learn to combine mechanical engineering with smart electronics, and incorporate an electronic nervous system into other engineering systems and devices.
- Explore state-of-the-art robotics and autonomous system knowledge.
- Study at one of the largest departments of electrical and electronic engineering in the country, and access an incredible array of equipment and facilities.
- Study at the university ranked 4th for electrical and electronic engineering in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2024).
- We're the most targeted university by the UK's leading graduate employers ( High Fliers Research 2024 ).
- Learn in our brand-new, purpose-built space for innovation and creativity that is transforming the way our students study, research, and shape the world forever. Explore Our Home for Engineering and Materials.
BEng Mechatronic Engineering
University Rank:#35
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Duration3 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 47,138 / Year
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
BEng Mechatronic Engineering
About
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.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
36 points overall with 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects, including 6 in Mathematics, 6 in Physics or Chemistry, and 6 in one other Higher Level subject.
For this programme of study we will accept: 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.
English Program Requirements
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:
- GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade B/6
- IELTS 7.0 overall with no sub-test below 6.5 and 7.0 in writing
- TOEFL iBT 100, 25 in Writing and no subscore below 22
- An acceptable equivalent qualification .
Students eligible for a contextual offer will be required to evidence English language proficiency at GCSE English Language grade C/5.
Career
Career opportunities
The diverse nature of the course sparked my interest in a career within innovation and technology
It encouraged my innovative thinking and exploration of new technologies that will disrupt the industry in the next 5, 10 and 20 years' time.
Harish Kathiresan / BEng (Hons) Mechatronic Engineering graduate, Group Technology Programme Manager at Babcock Internat
Your Mechatronic Engineering degree from The University of Manchester will open a world of opportunities, and the skills you develop will be sought-after across a wide range of industries.
There is a shortage of mechatronic engineers, and our graduates are in demand in this highly employable profession. Therefore, career opportunities are truly global that include:
- Developing microcontroller-based embedded systems;
- Developing robotic systems;
- Designing automotive electronics;
- Integrating renewable energy sources;
- Developing power conversion systems and integrating renewable energy sources;
- Designing automation and control systems for a wide range of industries, including oil & gas as well as specialty/fine chemicals;
- Developing guidance and control systems for unmanned intelligent underwater, or ground and aerial vehicles.
Our graduates have secured roles at organisations including:
- BP;
- Rolls-Royce;
- Jaguar Land Rover;
- ABB;
- BAE Systems;Siemens;
- Jacobs.
What's more,graduate with a degree from us and you'll be in demand among the top graduate employers by attending one of the most targeted universities according to The Graduate Market in 2024 - High Fliers Research.
Did you know, this course has an industrial experience option: BEng Mechatronic Engineering with Industrial Experience .
Careers Service
We are committed to helping you get the best start after graduation. That's why The University of Manchester's award-winning Careers Service will continue to support you two years after graduation.
Additionally, each year our Career Service hosts a careers fair where you can meet with company representatives and discuss work experience options. These companies include Rolls-Royce, Alstom, BP, ABB, Jaguar Land Rover, National Instruments, Network Rail, Shell, and Siemens.
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Blog
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Fee Information
Tuition Fee
47,138 / year
BEng Mechatronic Engineering
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom, Manchester