Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering BEng(Hons)

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Top reasons to choose this course

• Exciting project work including rocket cars, robots and the international Engineering Without Borders challenge.
• Specialist facilities include robotics and mechatronics lab, VR labs, CISCO cybersecurity and communications lab, flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops and CNC machines.
• Professional engineers visit to share their experiences in guest lectures.
• Gain a year of work experience on placement.

Year 1

You will explore topics including embedded systems, digital electronics, engineering mathematics and artificial intelligence.

Design projects integrate practical and theoretical work, and help  reinforce your learning.

Modules

• Engineering Mathematics

  In this module you will learn to apply mathematical concepts and software tools to solve engineering problems. On completion you will be able to use analytical techniques and software tools to solve simple algebraic problems, develop mathematical models of engineering systems and apply an appropriate analytical method or software tool to solve a mathematical model.

• Engineering Practice

  On this module you will develop your engineering skills using projects as the focus of your learning. You will work on group projects, applying engineering skills such as reflection, organisation, planning, design, communication and planning. You will be introduced to concepts across a range of engineering specialisms as part of a problem-based approach.

• Introduction to Electrical Engineering

  This module will provide you with context and practical experience of electrical engineering. You will be introduced to fundamental characteristics of power system components, electrical power generation and distribution systems.

• Embedded Systems 1

  This module enables you to build a base of knowledge and skills in programming using the C language (a very common language used in embedded systems). By using the open-source electronic prototyping platform Arduino with its mix of sensors and actuators, you will be motivated to set programming challenges for yourself.

• Analogue and Digital Electronics

  This module will introduce you to the concepts that underpin the disciplines of analogue and digital electronics, including the practical implementation and measurement of the performance of such systems. Areas covered include analogue electronics; op am circuits; oscillators; combinational logic design; and interfacing.

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

  This module introduces artificial intelligence (AI) and gives you the skills needed for specialist study later in your degree. You will cover the principles and techniques of AI and gain an understanding of how to apply the techniques to real-world problems and situations.

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through .

Year 2

You’ll develop technical skills across mechanical, electrical and design engineering disciplines. As well as spending time in our specialist labs compiling, simulating and implementing your designs.

Modules

• Dynamics and Control

  This module introduces concepts to describe the dynamic behaviour of practical engineering systems. You'll learn to build mathematical models for engineering systems that can be used to analyse and predict the dynamic behaviour of mechanical systems. You'll also explore design and simulation methodologies for systems to control the dynamic behaviour of engineering systems. 

• Electrical Engineering 2

  Electrical Engineering 2 is an exploration of fundamental concepts used in the electrical power industry. You'll be introduced to the design and analysis of single and three phase electrical power systems, and to the design and operation of electrical power and conversion devices.

• Intelligent Systems

  This module will help you gain the knowledge and skills to develop and implement AI/machine learning algorithms to solve real-world problems. You will enhance your understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning and concepts of neural and heuristic networks and develop a deeper understanding of how to effectively evaluate and solve complex engineering problems using AI techniques.

• Engineering Design

  On this module you’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed to undertake and apply engineering theory to design practice. You’ll work in multidisciplinary groups on the design and manufacture of an engineering project – from market research to product ideation, development and launch – ending with a competitive test of the product’s functionality.

• Embedded Systems 2

  Building on Embedded Systems 1 from your first year, this module enhances your understanding of microcontroller operation by relating software instructions to the hardware architecture using assembly code. You'll extend your C programming skills to be able to use the full functionality of microcontroller technology in an embedded real-time application.

• Sensors and Actuators

  On this module you’ll explore the main components of any robotics and mechatronics systems – sensors, actuators and control systems – to develop your knowledge of their operation and practical uses. You will also look at the medical applications of sensor and instrumentation such as collecting data from brain sensors, hand sensors and heart sensors. 

Placement year

A placement year offers you a great opportunity to:   

• build knowledge of real-world businesses and organisations   
• develop existing skills and discover new ones   
• make contacts in industry and commerce   
• increase your confidence   
• improve your time management. 

Our students have been on placement with companies including:

• Rolls-Royce
• General Electric
• National Rail.

Final year

You will undertake an individual project from business plan through to project completion.

Modules

• Advanced Control Systems

  On this module, you'll develop your skills and knowledge in the design and analysis of control and simulation systems for robotics and mechatronics engineering applications. You'll explore classical and modern control theory, control system design and compensator methods to improve system performance, alongside examining the application of hardware in the field. You'll consider the digital simulation software to build models for evaluation and analysis of dynamics and control applications in mechatronics engineering.

• Human Robotic Interaction

  On this module you'll examine how to provide a direct interaction between the human and machines aiming to augment human capabilities, particularly in neuro-robotics. You'll be introduced to the human brain functional organisation, and investigate different brain signals that can be recorded for a brain-computer interface along with the interaction paradigms where they can be decoded and exploited. 

• Product Design

  Using a project-based approach, this module will teach you how to design engineered products and components. You will develop a product design that meets a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. You will evaluate the environmental and societal impact of the developed design and minimise adverse impacts. 

• Advanced Robotic Communications

  On this module, you'll evaluate and use the skills and knowledge you have gained to design advanced robotic communication systems. You'll demonstrate your understanding of the underpinning concepts and principles, and further develop your knowledge of the different types of communication systems used in robotics. You'll explore wireless and wired technologies, and explore sensor networks and data fusion methods, alongside the concepts of localisation and mapping.

• Individual Project

  In this module you’ll be both technical expert and project manager of your major individual project which investigates a technical problem in significant depth. You’ll work independently, with a member of academic staff acting as project adviser, building your confidence and competence in project management. The project enables you to bring together the skills you’ve learned during your degree, such as research, analysis and engineering application.

Staff profile

, course leader

“In my role as a course leader I make a conscious effort to bring real-world examples and experiences into the classroom, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications. Engaging with current industry trends, challenges and innovations allows me to provide students with valuable insights that extend beyond the textbook. Additionally, I maintain an active presence in professional networks, fostering collaborations and partnerships that can enhance the learning experience for my students.

“Our students engage extremely well in practical, hands-on learning from industry visits and guest lectures to design and build projects and participating in competitions. Students also have opportunities to get involved in diverse and impactful research projects, applying their theoretical knowledge to real-world problems. Recent examples of student involvement include students contributing to the optimisation of a communication protocol for a low-power, long range wireless sensor network and a research initiative focused on developing a real-time algorithm for the early detection of anomalies in ECG signals.”

Course fees

This course offers a professional placement (sandwich) year in year 3. If you choose to take this placement you will pay a reduced fee during this year. For students starting their undergraduate degree in the 2026–27 academic year, the fee for the professional placement year is £1,958. This fee may be subject to small increases in line with inflation.

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The Gittins Family Charitable Trust supports this scholarship which offers £1,000 a year for three years of undergraduate study in one of eight engineering courses. Three scholarships are available to students in their first year of study who have a home household income of £25k–£45k. Find out how to apply.

The course fees shown here are what you will pay for the first year of your course if you start in the academic year 2026–27 and you are studying full-time (fee amount is subject to parliamentary approval). You pay fees in each year of your course. The fees you pay may increase each year.

Regulated fees

Fees for UK students on undergraduate and some postgraduate courses are set by the UK government. These are known as regulated fees. From academic year 2026–27, regulated fees will increase annually in line with forecast inflation.

Student Finance England loans for tuition fees and maintenance will also rise in line with inflation.

If you are studying part-time your fee will usually be calculated based on the number of modules that you take.

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Course fees for international students taking undergraduate courses and for most postgraduate courses are not regulated by the UK government. Unregulated fees may increase each year by up to 5% or the forecast Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation (whichever is higher).

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