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Mechatronics and Robotics MSc, BEng (Hon), De Montfort University

the United Kingdom

De Montfort University

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BEng (Hon)Full-time16 monthsSeptemberGBP 9000GBP 17100

About Mechatronics and Robotics MSc, BEng (Hon) - at De Montfort University

The field of Mechatronics and Robotics is recognised as a skill shortage area. Such skills will be critical to the industrial and economic growth of industries in the Western World and developing nations. Graduates from this course can expect enhanced technological skills, which will improve their career prospects.

The course aims to take graduates from a single discipline background and develop them into multidisciplinary engineers capable of working in the Mechatronics and Robotics field, which will meet the demand from industry to produce engineers who can operate in the industry at the highest level. The graduates from this course will attain broad base technological knowledge and skills to integrate the engineering disciplines enabling them to design and develop integrated products and systems, and to operate efficiently in the modern business environment.

The course involves broadening studies to prepare students from different backgrounds with the required subject specific knowledge; a good grasp of the Mechatronics-based approach, concept, tools and methods for design and development of Mechatronics and Robotics based products and solutions. The modules cover Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Vision; Engineering Business Environment and Research Methods; Control, Instrumentation and Digital Signal Processing; Embedded Systems, Programming and System Integration.

Key features

  • Accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), which means you will benefit from the highest quality teaching and graduate with a recognised qualification.
  • Mechatronic engineers are in high demand as more industries seek to make advances across a range of disciplines.
  • Access our excellent facilities, including specialised mechanical, electrical and electronic laboratories, as well as spaces dedicated to the manufacture of student designs.
  • Boost your employability with a year-long work placement*, gaining valuable industry experience to enhance your practical and professional skills.
  • Our graduates have forged successful careers in a range of industries including robotics and automation systems, manufacturing, machine vision, automotive, aerospace, material processing, energy and power. They are employed as engineers and project managers for roles in design, research and product development.
  • Benefit from the expertise of our teaching staff, who are part of the school's Institute of Engineering Sciences, and who are active in cutting-edge research consultation with industry. Our research informs our teaching, ensuring the course is aligned the latest developments in the sector.

*Country restrictions apply

Notes about fees for this course

2023/24 full-time fees for UK students: £9,000 per year. Part-time fees will be £750 per 15 credits.

2023/24 full-time tuition fees for EU and international students: £17,100 per year. Part-time fees are £1,425 per 15 credits.

Entry requirements

You should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject.

We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications from anywhere in the world.

If you have no formal academic qualifications but do have extensive industry experience we will consider your application on an individual basis.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

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