Mechatronics BEng

You will study the same courses in the first three years whether you are on the BEng or MEng degree programme. Both embed creativity to develop world changing engineers.

Year 1

You will take a wide-ranging curriculum which includes courses in mechanical engineering, mathematics, dynamics, digital and analogue electronics, materials, statics, thermodynamics and engineering skills. These courses are supported by individual and group project work and laboratory work. This interdisciplinary approach, favoured by industry, also makes it easy to switch to most other engineering disciplines at the end of year 1 should you wish to do so.

Years 2 and 3

In year 2 you will continue to study mathematics and fundamental engineering courses linking the mechanical and electrical domains which form the basis for the study of mechatronics.

In year 3 you will develop knowledge and skills in electronic system design, real-time programming and control systems. This is combined with study of mechanical instrumentation and data systems to develop the interdisciplinary skills necessary to undertake a mechatronic group design project. The mechanical courses include mechanics of materials & structures, dynamics and control.

Years 4 and 5

In years 4 and 5 you will take a range of courses in engineering including courses in control, robotics and mechatronic systems. In addition you will take courses in professional practice including developing business plans, understanding professional & legal requirements and management.

In your final year you will undertake a major individual project which, for the MEng degree, may be in industry or on an industry-supported topic. The final year is completed by a range of in-depth technical courses including control, dynamics, auto vehicles and fault detection.