Mechatronic Systems Engineering MSc

What will you study on the MSc Mechatronic Systems Engineering degree?

This course will focus on both hardware and software issues, bringing these together using a systems approach within the context of mechatronics. You will focus on discrete technologies, integrating technologies into mechatronic systems, and carrying out system performance analysis and optimisation. In preparing the course, Festo, National Instruments and Siemens have all provided significant input to shape the content and make it directly relevant to industry using Industry 4.0 practices.

What will you gain?

Developed in partnership with industry for industry, this course is designed to lead to employment, in sector and on graduation. The course benefits from support that spans over 20 years of partnership with industry.

The course is developed in stages, taking a portfolio approach. Throughout the project stages you'll gain an understanding of essential concepts and the ability to work with discrete technologies, before developing your ability to integrate these technologies into mechatronic systems, and carry out system performance analysis and optimisation. In the final stage of the course, you'll apply your knowledge and specialise in your chosen area through your individual project, with the chance to gain industry experience by working with a partner in the UK or abroad.

Modules

New digital technologies are transforming the workplace as companies improve their operational efficiencies and grow using new hybrid business models. This Master's degree develops your career with this in mind, giving you the knowledge and skills to develop and work with the next generation of smart technologies.

Why study MSc Mechatronic Systems Engineering at Middlesex University?

This course is designed for science and technology graduates as well as experienced engineers who wish to update their skills in the emerging areas of smart factories and smart cities, utilising Industry 4.0 technologies.

Designed to meet the evolving demands of the industry, the course is backed by Festo, National Instruments and Siemens and is supported by the Sector Skills Council SEMTA. As a result, you will learn using the latest technologies from these organisations and work on real industry challenges.

It recognises that graduates will have different levels of skills and a variety of interests related to this subject, so has been specifically designed to take a portfolio approach. This allows you to work on a wide range of projects to build your knowledge and experience specific to your own ambitions.

Course highlights

• The Industry-backed course has been jointly developed with our industrial partners to teach the very latest topics in Mechatronic Systems Engineering
• Our dedicated facilities in the new Ritterman Building open in Autumn 2016 and are equipped with industry standard equipment in electronics, mechatronics, robotics and networking solutions
• Opportunity to focus on a particular technological aspect and specialise or take a broader view of the technologies involved
• State-of-the-art networking facilities using the latest wired and mobile solutions
• All the essential software needed to study the course is provided, including STEP-7, LabVIEW and SolidWorks
• As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.

Access to campus-based facilities will depend on Covid-19 related restrictions in place at the time. In some instances, remote access to campus facilities or equivalent online facilities may be used instead.

Students are required to have completed a good Bachelor Degree, equivalent to a British second-class Honours Degree.

Our MBA courses require at least two years of post-graduation work experience at management level, and in some cases a GMAT score of over 550 will also be required.

How can the MSc Mechatronic Systems Engineering support your career?

On successful completion of the programme you will be able to progress into a career in a wide range of automation industries in roles such as:

• Automation engineers
• Security engineers for cyber-physical applications
• Specialist practitioner in Internet of Things industry

You'll also be equipped to work in the emerging areas of smart factories and smart cities, utilising Industry 4.0 technologies.