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Mechatronics & Intelligent Machines (Top-up)

BEng (Hons) Top-up
Duration
1 year
Start
January 2025
Delivery
In-person

New technologies are transforming the world we live in. On this course you’ll learn the fundamentals of the many revolutionary changes that will affect how machines operate over the coming years.

Why study with us

  • You’ll work alongside our research active staff with the possibility of continuing on to postgraduate study or PhD research.
  • Take the chance to travel internationally to participate in conferences and contribute to research publications.
  • Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available through our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre.
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What you'll do

  • On successful completion of our degree, apply for progression to an MSc or world-leading research degrees within the Jost Institute for Tribotechnology.
  • Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
  • You can undertake an optional 12 week work placement or 38-week industry placement following completion of the taught modules.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Gain real work experience through industrial placements

You can take a one-year industrial placement during your studies to increase your employability. Most placements are UK-based, but opportunities exist for global placements.

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Future careers

Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines is a good base for a career in a range of roles associated with system engineering, test engineers and maintenance engineering.

Study in our Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC)

During your studies with us you’ll benefit from our new £35 million EIC building which provides an integrated teaching space in state-of-the-art facilities.

Explore the EIC

Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • Pass a Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma in Engineering based subjects related to Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Full-time£9,250 per year
Sandwich year£1,500 for the sandwich year
Part-time£1,540 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£16,500 per year
2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,535 per year
Sandwich year£1,575 for the sandwich year
Part-time£1,587 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£17,325 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Engineering and Computing

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