MEng Mechatronic Engineering with Industrial Experience

Year of entry: 2027

Overview

Degree awarded
MEng
Duration
5 years
Typical A-level offer
AAA including Mathematics and either Physics, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry or Computer Science.
Typical contextual A-level offer
AAB including Mathematics and either Physics, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry or Computer Science.
Find out more about contextual admissions.
Refugee/care-experienced offer

AAB including A in Mathematics and A or B in either Physics, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry or Computer Science.

Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive.

Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.

Find out more about contextual admissions.
Typical International Baccalaureate offer

37 points overall with 7,6,6 in Higher Level subjects, including 7 in Higher Level Mathematics and 6 in Higher Level Physics or Chemistry.

For this programme of study, we will accept either of the following subjects to meet our Mathematics requirement: Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.

Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the academic School prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

Full entry requirements

How to apply

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Sustainable Development Goals

Find out how this course aligns to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including learning which relates to:

  • Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
  • Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
  • Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
  • Goal 13: Climate action
UCAS course code
HHP3
UCAS institution code
M20

Course overview

  • Study at one of the largest departments of electrical and electronic engineering in the country, with a distinguished history and a focus on the future.
  • Combine scientific and engineering knowledge with creativity to solve some of today's biggest electrical and electronic engineering challenges, making use of a state-of-the art array of equipment and facilities.
  • Learn how to design electrical power, electronic and communication systems.
  • Study at the university ranked 4th in the UK and 10th in Europe for Electrical and Electronic Engineering ( ).
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Undergraduate Mechatronic Engineering

Open days

The University holds undergraduate open days regularly, giving you the opportunity to find out more about our courses, the support we offer, and our facilities. Attending an open day is a great way to find out what studying at Manchester is all about. Find out about our upcoming open days .

Fees

Fees for entry in 2027 have not yet been set. For entry in 2026 the tuition fees were £9,790 per annum for home students, and are expected to increase slightly for 2027 entry.

Policy on additional costs

All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's (PDF document, 91KB).

Scholarships/sponsorships

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances.

For information about scholarships and bursaries please visit our undergraduate student finance pages and our .

UN Sustainable Development Goals

The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges facing humanity. At Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, we address the SDGs through our research and particularly in partnership with our students.

Led by our innovative research, our teaching ensures that all our graduates are empowered, inspired and equipped to address the key socio-political and environmental challenges facing the world.

To illustrate how our teaching will empower you as a change maker, we've highlighted the key SDGs that our courses address.

  • Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

    Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

  • Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

    Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

  • Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

    Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

  • Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

    Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

  • Goal 13: Climate action

    Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Contact details

Department
Contact name
Undergraduate Admissions team
Telephone
+44 (0)161 275 4300
Email
Website
School/Faculty overview

The School of Engineering creates a world of possibilities for students pursuing skills and understanding. Through dynamic research and teaching we develop engineering solutions that make a difference to society in an ethical and sustainable way.  Science-based engineering is at the heart of what we do, and through collaboration we support the engineers and scientists of tomorrow to become technically strong, analytically innovative and creative. .

Courses in related subject areas

Use the links below to view lists of courses in related subject areas.

Entry requirements

A-level

A*AA including A* in Mathematics and A in either Physics, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry or Computer Science.

If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year.

Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.

Contextual offer

AAA including Mathematics and either Physics, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry or Computer Science.

Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.

Duration of A-level study

Your application will be considered against the standard selection process of your chosen course if you either: 

a) sat your examinations early; 

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b) followed an accelerated curriculum and spent three years studying A-levels where the examinations were taken over two years.  

If you are studying an advanced curriculum where the examinations are spread over three years, consideration for an offer will be at the discretion of the admissions tutor for that subject.

AS-level

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ.

Unit grade information

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ welcomes the provision of unit information where available.  Like all other information provided by applicants this may be taken into consideration when assessing your application.  Unit grades will not normally form part of an offer conditions.

GCSE

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education, typically five GCSEs/IGCSEs, including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to at least grade B/6 in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and grade C/4 in GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics.

Students eligible for a contextual offer or with a WP flag will be required to evidence English language proficiency at GCSE English Language grade C/4. See our contextual admissions page for full details and to check your eligibility.

GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language. Please note that GCSE/IGCSE English as a Second Language will not be accepted for this course.

International Baccalaureate

37 points overall with 7,6,6 in Higher Level subjects, including 7 in Higher Level Mathematics and 6 in Higher Level Physics or Chemistry.

For this programme of study, we will accept either of the following subjects to meet our Mathematics requirement: Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.

Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the academic School prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

Other international entry requirements

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For courses in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering see the

Scottish requirements

We require Advanced Highers, or Advanced Highers combined with Highers, in one of the following combinations:

  • Three Advanced Highers with grades AAA, including Mathematics and either Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics of Mechanics
  • Two Advanced Highers with grades AA, including Mathematics and either Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics of Mechanics, alongside two Highers with grades AA in two different academic subjects (these can be achieved in a previous sitting)

English Language not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade B / Intermediate 2 grade B / Standard Grade Credit level grade 2).

If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions team.

Welsh Baccalaureate

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and requires two A-Levels, including Mathematics and one science subject from the A-Level list above, to be included within this.

The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A-Level entry requirements.

European Baccalaureate

Typically we require an average of 75% including 8 in Mathematics, and 8 in either Physics or Chemistry, studied for at least 5 periods per week and assessed by a final written examination. A scientific bias to the remaining specialist subjects studied is required.

AQA Baccalaureate

The University recognises the benefits of the AQA Baccalaureate and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills.

In making offers, the University will focus on the three A Levels taken within the AQA Baccalaureate. The A-Level requirements for the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering are AAA including Mathematics and either Physics, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science or Chemistry.

The units of broader study, enrichment activities and the Extended Project are considered to be valuable elements of the AQA Baccalaureate and we would therefore strongly encourage students to draw upon these experiences within their personal statement.

Foundation year

Applicants completing the Northern Consortium (NCUK) International Foundation Year or INTO Manchester International Foundation in Science and Engineering are required to achieve A*AA including Technical Mathematics and one of either Physics, Chemistry or Further Mathematics. Integrated Mathematics is not considered an acceptable mathematics subject for entry to this programme. English for Academic Purposes (EAP), and Research and Communication Skills (RCS), cannot be used to meet academic requirements.

A grade A in EAP or EAPPU is required to meet English Language requirements. RCS cannot be accepted to meet English Language requirements. Please check our for entry to the course for other acceptable qualifications.

An excellent performance in local examinations before starting the NCUK Foundation Year, particularly in mathematics and physical science subjects, is also required. These qualifications will be benchmarked against our entry requirements for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's BSc (Hons) Electrical, Electronic and Mechatronic Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year.

The University also recognises a number of other external foundation courses as suitable for entry. Assessment will be made on a case-by-case basis on an applicant's complete academic profile. Academic qualifications achieved prior to studying an external foundation year must meet our entry requirements for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's BSc (Hons) Electrical, Electronic and Mechatronic Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year. Applicants studying other foundation programmes should contact the academic department to check if their qualification is recognised for entry to this programme and for specific entry requirements.

Pearson BTEC qualifications

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma

We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in an Engineering discipline or Applied Science, and you are taking the following units: Engineering Principles, Microcontroller Systems for Engineers, and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDD, in combination with grade A* in A-Level Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma

We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in an Engineering discipline or Applied Science, and you are taking the following units: Engineering Principles, Microcontroller Systems for Engineers, and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD, in combination with grade A* in A-Level Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry in any subject provided it is in combination with two A-levels. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grade D plus two A-levels at grades A*A including A* in Mathematics and A in one of the following subjects: Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Further Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate
We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry in any subject provided it is in combination with two A-levels. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D plus two A-levels at grades A*A including A* in Mathematics and A in one of the following subjects: Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Further Mathematics.

If you require further clarification about the acceptability of your BTEC qualification, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions team.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals (AAQs) Extended Certificate

We consider the National (AAQ) Extended Certificate for entry in any subject provided it is in combination with two A-Levels. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full BTEC National AAQ Extended Certificate with grade D plus two A-Levels at grades A*A including A* in Mathematics and A in one of the following subjects: Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Further Mathematics.

If you require further clarification about the acceptability of your BTEC qualification, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions team.

OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications

Cambridge Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma (CTEC)

We consider the Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in Engineering with grades DDD, in combination with a grade A* in A-level Mathematics.

Cambridge Level 3 Technical Diploma (CTEC)

We consider the Cambridge Technical Diploma for entry provided it is in Engineering with grades DD in combination with a grade A* in A level Mathematics.

Cambridge Level 3 Technical Foundation Diploma (CTEC)

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry in any subject provided it is in combination with two A-levels. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades DD plus two A-levels at grades A*A including A* in Mathematics and A in one of the following subjects: Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Further Mathematics.

Cambridge Level 3 Technical Extended Certificate (CTEC)

We consider the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate for entry in any subject provided it is in combination with two A-levels. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D plus two A-levels at grades A*A including A* in Mathematics and A in one of the following subjects: Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Further Mathematics.

Cambridge Level 3 Technical Certificate (CTEC)

We do not consider the Technical Certificate for entry to this course.

Cambridge Advanced Nationals (AAQs) Extended Certificate

We consider the Advanced National (AAQ) Extended Certificate for entry in any subject provided it is in combination with two A-Levels. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full CTEC Advanced National Extended Certificate with grade D plus two A-Levels at grades A*A including A* in Mathematics and A in one of the following subjects: Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Further Mathematics.

If you require further clarification about the acceptability of your CTEC qualification, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions team.

Access to HE Diploma

Each application is considered individually. Applicants should contact the Undergraduate Admissions team to discuss their particular circumstances and to check the suitability of their Access course.

As a guide, we require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma in an engineering-related subject, with a minimum of 60 credits. 45 credits must be awarded at Level 3 with a Distinction grade (including 15 Level 3 credits with Distinction in Mathematics). Students are also required to have a grade A* in A Level Mathematics with a pure element.

Cambridge Pre-U

Cambridge Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma (CTEC)

We consider the Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in Engineering with grades D*DD, in combination with a grade A in A-level Mathematics.

Cambridge Level 3 Technical Diploma (CTEC)

We consider the Cambridge Technical Diploma for entry provided it is in Engineering with grades D*D in combination with a grade A in A level Mathematics.

Cambridge Level 3 Technical Foundation Diploma (CTEC)

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry in any subject provided it is in combination with two A-levels. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades DD plus two A-levels at grades A*A including Mathematics and one of the following subjects: Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Further Mathematics.

Cambridge Level 3 Technical Extended Certificate (CTEC)

We consider the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate for entry in any subject provided it is in combination with two A-levels. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D plus two A-levels at grades A*A including Mathematics and one of the following subjects: Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Further Mathematics.

If you require further clarification about the acceptability of your CTEC qualification, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions team.

T Level

We do not accept T Levels for entry onto this course. The University does accept specific T Level qualifications for a number of courses please review to our T Level information page for a full list.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

Core Maths

The University welcomes and recognises the value of Level 3 core mathematics qualifications (e.g. AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies). 

Core Mathematics is not a compulsory element of post-16 study and as a result we will not normally include it in the conditions of any offer made to the student. However, if a student chooses to undertake a core mathematics qualification this may be taken into account when we consider their application, particularly for certain non-science courses with a distinct mathematical or statistical element.

We advise students to contact the academic Department, who will clarify whether their specific portfolio of qualifications is acceptable for entry on to their chosen course.

Home-schooled applicants

If you are a student who has followed a non-standard educational route, e.g. you have been educated at home; your application will be considered against the standard entry criteria of the course for which you are applying. You will be required to demonstrate that you meet the specified academic entry requirements of the course. We will also require a reference from somebody who knows you well enough, in an official capacity, to write about you and your suitability for higher education. Please refer to UCAS for further information:   If you are a home schooled student and would like further information or advice please contact the academic School for your chosen course who will be able to help you.

Non-standard educational routes

Mature applicants who are returning to studies after a break from formal education will be considered on a case-by-case basis. As a general guide, you will need an approved English language qualification, the equivalent of a good A-level in mathematics and experience of relevant study in the year prior to entry. Applicants may also be required to evidence sufficient scientific background. The mathematics requirement may be met by achieving 75% in 60 credits from the following Open University modules: MST124 Essential Mathematics 1 and MST125 Essential Mathematics 2. Following an initial assessment, applicants may be invited to attend an academic interview to add supplementary information and determine if we can make a standard offer.

Other online courses are not accepted. Please note that Access to HE courses do not provide the equivalentbreadth and depth to an A-level in mathematics.

If you require further clarification about the acceptability of the qualifications, you hold please contact the Department directly. Explore further information for mature students .

English language

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) must show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is:

  • GCSE/IGCSE English Language grade B/6. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language. Please note that GCSE/IGCSE English as a Second Language will not be accepted for this course
  • IELTS 7.0 overall, with 7.0 in Writing and 6.5 in all other subskills
  • TOEFL iBT 100 overall, with 25 in Writing and 22 in all other subskills
  • TOEFL iBT (1-6 scale) 5 overall, with 5 in Writing and 4.5 in all other subskills
  • An acceptable equivalent qualification

Students eligible for a contextual offer or with a WP flag must evidence English language proficiency at GCSE English Language grade C/4. This concession only applies to GCSE/IGCSE. See our contextual admissions page for full details and eligibility.

Where specified, we also require grade 1 or 2 in the Oral Exam component of the IGCSE English Language qualification.

If you need to improve your English language skills to meet the entry requirements for your academic course, the University Centre for Academic English (UCAE) summer pre-sessional courses can help. Check if your academic course offers the option of taking a pre-sessional course on the .

requires that every student requiring a visa to study in the UK must show evidence of a (common European Framework (CEFR B2 level)) to be granted a Student Route visa to study.

In addition, our academic Schools/Departments may require applicants to demonstrate English proficiency above the B2 level. Further information about our English Language policy, including a list of some of the English Language qualifications we accept, can be found  .

English language test validity

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years after the test date. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course, which is the first day of Welcome Week.

Application and selection

How to apply

Apply through .

Advice to applicants

Factors contributing to a successful application include:

  • past academic performance;
  • predicted academic performance;
  • enthusiasm for, and realistic grasp of, chosen degree programme;
  • evidence of interpersonal skills and non-academic interests/achievements.

Further guidance on how to apply can be found on our How to Apply webpage .

It is only possible to hold an offer for one course in the Department (for Year 1 entry). Please do not apply for more than one course in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, as this will use one of your UCAS choices and will not be considered. Students can switch between Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Mechatronic Engineering, up until the end of the first year.

If you wish to apply for Year 1 entry and our Integrated Foundation Year, then this would be two separate choices on your UCAS application.

Where you have mitigating circumstances, these should be reported to your education provider and relevant exam board, as we cannot make further allowances.

We would normally only consider applicants who obtained the relevant qualification within the two years prior to entry. Applicants who have left education for more than two years should contact the Admissions Office to discuss their particular circumstances.

Applicants studying qualifications above RQF Level 3 may be required to achieve high grades in their most recent relevant studies, in addition to meeting our Level 3 entry requirements.

How your application is considered

Applications are considered on the basis of the UCAS form. Strong examination results are the main factor in admitting students to our courses. We consider other information to ensure we admit students with the most outstanding potential. This is assessed within a structured framework and includes prior and predicted grades. Your referee should give realistic grade predictions for all qualifications that you are currently studying at the top of their reference. If you attend a non-UK school or college that does not provide predicted grades your referee should explain this policy within their reference.

Please be aware that when assessing your application, we take into account the predicted grade information provided to us as part of your UCAS application and available at the point of assessment. We will not be able to reassess your application on the basis of updated predicted grades submitted to us following an unsuccessful decision on your application.

Deferrals

Applications for deferred entry are considered equally to other applications up to the point of confirmation.

Deferred entry is granted at the discretion of admissions staff and is normally granted for one year only and up to two years maximum (in exceptional circumstances). In order to be granted deferred entry, you must be able to meet your offer conditions in the admissions cycle in which you apply. Some English Language test results, such as IELTS or TOEFL, are only valid for two years from the test date. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

Policy for applicants who resit their qualifications

If you have re-sat individual modules to improve your grades, we will consider your application according to the standard selection process.

If you are planning to re-sit the final Year 13 examinations, or have already done so, the University will consider your application, but we may require further information in order to make an informed judgement on your application.

Policy for applicants who take their examinations in more than one sitting

We are happy to consider applicants who are taking their examinations in more than one sitting, provided they are taken over the standard two-year period.

Re-applications

If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again.

Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry. In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved. We may draw upon all information from your previous applications, or any previous registrations at the University as a student, when assessing your suitability for your chosen course.

If you are applying for a place for the same year of entry through UCAS Extra, you should provide additional evidence of your suitability for the course. If you are applying through Clearing, you are required to meet the advertised Clearing requirements. In both UCAS Extra and Clearing, places will be subject to availability.

Transfers

We are unable to accept applications for second year entry with the exception of those coming through our advanced entry programmes with partner institutions.

Please note we do not offer transfers into the third year of our courses.

If you are applying for a transfer into first year entry from studies at another university, you may be required to achieve high grades in your most recent relevant studies, in addition to meeting our Level 3 entry requirements.

Course details

Course description

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MEng 4th Year Project Demo Day

Switch on your career in mechatronic engineering at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, a university with a prestigious engineering history - and a bright focus on the future. Mechatronics, the marriage of mechanical engineering with smart electronics, is vital to subjects including industrial automation and robotics.

To interact with an object, a mechatronic system must know where the object is, be able to move the object and place it in the required new position. The electronics require information from sensors that can detect position, orientation, and visual or audio signals. The electrical inputs from the sensors have to be interpreted and the appropriate signals sent out to the actuators to perform the required operation.

A good understanding of feedback control is also required to make changes in the system from one steady position to another, without oscillations or unpredictable movements. In this course you will learn the techniques necessary for the design and implementation of such intelligent mechatronic systems.

In the final year you will also complete a team project directly funded by industry or inspired by industrial needs. Past projects have included developing an instrumented training wheelchair for para-athletes, creating a new core infrastructure for a robot orchestra, creating a haptic glove for remote handling, developing a cyber-secure electricity management system in smart cities, and .

Spending a year in industry will not only develop your business, team working and transferable skills - all highly sought-after by employers - it will also highlight the broad range of careers on offer to you and guide your choice of subject options. You'll place yourself in a great position to move your career forward.

Aims

  • You will learn robotics, mechatronics, and autonomous system technology and how to incorporate an electronics nervous system into other engineering systems and devices.
  • You will be provided with ample opportunity for practical application and project work. These are strong themes throughout our course.
  • You will be taught by academics working on the cutting-edge of research, helping to solve the world's biggest challenges.
  • You will gain first-hand industrial experience at a recognised company, acquiring the knowledge and skills to take your learning to the next level.
  • In the final year you will undertake a team project either directly funded by industry or based on industrial needs.

Special features

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Excellent Facilities

With an , you'll get hands-on with industry-standard equipment - improving your knowledge and skills, and preparing you for work post-graduation. Our flagship facilities include the and .

Paid industrial placement

Increase your depth and breadth of mechatronic engineering knowledge, andgain valuable practical work experience.

Industry-inspired team project

Final year studentsundertake a team project that is either directly funded by industry or inspired by industrial needs - providing the experience and skills you need before taking your next career step.

Regular, close support

During the1st year, you will be supported by unit-specific tutors, who hold weekly small-group sessions to discuss technical questions related to your course. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to engage with our award-winning Peer Assisted Study Session scheme which allows you to interact with 2nd and 3rdYear students.You'll alsobe assignedan Academic Advisor, who will support you in terms of your academic progression and career development.

Options and flexibility

The first three semesters of our undergraduate courses share the same content. This gives you the opportunity to transfer between Mechatronic Engineering, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering, up until halfway through your 2nd Year.

Teaching and learning

In your first year of study there is approximately a 50:50 split between your contact time and independent study, which is about the same as when studying for A-levels.

In subsequent years this split changes to a greater amount of independent learning, with the split being approximately 30:70 in the 3rd Year and 20:80 in the 4th Year. This does not mean that less help is available; our staff are here to help.

Contact time could be in a lecture, example class, tutorial, laboratory class and sometimes may be online (email/e-learning/web blog etc). All of these activities enable you to interact with us to ensure you have the best possible learning experience.

The course contains strong practical elements: in Year 1 you will be introduced to both hardware design and implementation as well as software development, in Year 2 you will engage in a year-long practical build project of an autonomous embedded system, in Year 3 you will be involved with a year-long practical research project and in Year 4 you will have an opportunity to work on an industrially related year-long engineering team project.

During your year in industry, an academic supervisor will ensure that your work experience is strongly related to your degree and that you will have the opportunity to spend that year working on engineering projects in an industrial setting.

Coursework and assessment

Assessment of most course units is by examination combined with an element of course work, such as marked laboratory work or marked examples. Substantial projects are assessed by written reports, presentations and demonstrations.

Course unit details

Overview of the year in industry

The year in industry provides a valuable opportunity to experience work as an engineer in real world situations within a commercial company. Students will have the opportunity to contribute to engineering projects that will influence the future development of society, and undertaking a year in industry increases the likelihood of securing a job offer after graduation.

Aims of year in industry

  • Provide practical experience of engineering, which may contribute to the engineering practice qualification for IET membership
  • Provide the experience of holding responsibilities associated with industrial employment
  • Provide the opportunity to develop and enhance key soft skills required to work in a team structure
  • Provide the opportunity to consolidate a technical education with that of the engineering environment
  • Provide a platform to encourage the transformation from student to engineer

Learning outcomes

The year in industry has been designed taking into consideration the requirements of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). This year may be included as a part of the years of experience that together with the academic qualifications allow students to become Chartered Engineers (CEng).

There are four outcomes that you will develop:

  1. Understand and analyse engineering challenges.
  2. Apply engineering techniques to industrial challenges.
  3. Provide technical or commercial guidance, knowledge-sharing or leadership to peers or assistants.
  4. Demonstrate effective interpersonal presentation and technical writing skills.

Teaching and learning methods

Twice during the period in industry you will be visited by your Academic Supervisor. The visits will allow us to confirm that the learning outcomes are being met and that you are happy within your placement.

Assessment methods

Assessment takes place throughout the placement. You are required to submit a preparatory report and deliver a preparatory presentation, and also a final report and final presentation.

Your Academic Supervisor will complete two visits and supply feedback on your submissions.

Final Presentation: 30%

Final Report: 70%

Course content for year 1

Course units for year 1

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

TitleCodeCredit ratingMandatory/optional
Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering EEEN11101 20 Mandatory
Digital Electronics EEEN11102 20 Mandatory
Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Practice EEEN11201 20 Mandatory
Programming and Software Engineering EEEN11202 20 Mandatory
Electronic Materials and Devices EEEN11302 10 Mandatory
Mathematics for EEE 1E1 MATH19611 20 Mandatory
Mathematics for EEE 1E2 MATH19622 10 Mandatory

Course content for year 2

Course units for year 2

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

TitleCodeCredit ratingMandatory/optional
Microcontroller Engineering EEEN20011 10 Mandatory
Engineering Management EEEN20051 10 Mandatory
Electromagnetic Fields EEEN20121 10 Mandatory
Signals and Systems EEEN20131 20 Mandatory
Machines, Drives & Power Electronics EEEN20212 10 Mandatory
Electronic Circuit Design EEEN20222 10 Mandatory
Control Systems I EEEN20252 10 Mandatory
Applied Mechanics & Industrial Robotics EEEN20282 20 Mandatory
Embedded Systems Project EEEN21000 20 Mandatory

Course content for year 3

Course units for year 3

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

TitleCodeCredit ratingMandatory/optional
Mobile Robots and Autonomous Systems EEEN30072 10 Mandatory
Power Electronics EEEN30121 10 Mandatory
Mechatronic Analysis & Design EEEN30151 10 Mandatory
Control Systems II EEEN30231 10 Mandatory
Sensors & Instrumentation EEEN30242 10 Mandatory
Individual Project EEEN30330 30 Mandatory
Commercial Technology Development MCEL30102 10 Mandatory
Numerical Analysis EEEN30101 10 Optional
Data Networking EEEN30111 10 Optional
Concurrent Systems EEEN30141 10 Optional
High Speed Digital and Mixed Signal Design EEEN30171 10 Optional
Digital Signal Processing EEEN30201 10 Optional
Transmission Lines & Optical Fibres EEEN30212 10 Optional
Computer Systems Architecture EEEN30222 10 Optional
Electrical Drive Systems EEEN30262 10 Optional
Independent Study and Technical Explanations EEEN31001 10 Optional
Leadership in Action Online Unit UCIL20031 10 Optional
Leadership in Action Online Unit UCIL20032 10 Optional
Understanding Mental Health UCIL20112 10 Optional
AI: robot overlord, replacement, or colleague? UCIL20122 10 Optional
Trust and Security in a Digital World: From Fake News to Cyber Criminals UCIL20132 10 Optional
Creating a Sustainable World: 21st Century Challenges and the Sustainable Development Goals UCIL20311 10 Optional
Digital Society: Your Place in a Networked World UCIL26002 10 Optional
Displaying 10 of 23 course units for year 3

Course content for year 4

Course units for year 4

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

TitleCodeCredit ratingMandatory/optional
Team Project EEEN40330 60 Mandatory
Advanced Technology Enterprise for EEE MCEL40011 15 Mandatory
Antennas and RF Systems EEEN40121 15 Optional
Applied Optimal Control and Estimation EEEN40122 15 Optional
Machine Learning & Optimisation Techniques EEEN40151 15 Optional
Digital Image Processing EEEN40161 15 Optional
Microwave Circuit Principles and Design EEEN40171 15 Optional
Linear Systems Theory EEEN40221 15 Optional
System Identification and Artificial Intelligence EEEN40231 15 Optional
Digital Control and Model Predictive Control EEEN40241 15 Optional
Nonlinear and Adaptive Control EEEN40252 15 Optional
Robust Control and Convex Optimisation EEEN40262 15 Optional
Electrical Machines and Power Electronic Modelling EEEN40341 15 Optional
Nanoelectronic Devices and Nanomaterials EEEN40412 15 Optional
Solar Energy Technologies EEEN40421 15 Optional
Networks and Internet of Things EEEN40482 15 Optional
Robotic Manipulators EEEN42012 15 Optional
Software for Robotics EEEN42041 15 Optional
Multi-Sensor Signal Processing & Imaging EEEN44441 15 Optional
Displaying 10 of 19 course units for year 4

Scholarships and bursaries

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances.

For information about scholarships and bursaries please visit our undergraduate student finance pages and our .

What our students say

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Udit tells us about why he chose to study Mechatronic Engineering at Manchester
Find out what it's like to study at Manchester by visiting the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering .

Facilities

Come to our Home of Engineering and Materials - a place like no other. This is where engineers, material scientists and fashion students collaborate, innovate and make their mark on the world. Unleash your potential in our creative, academic playground that reflects the evolution of a proud history of innovation spanning almost 200 years.

In this very special place, we’re ripping up the rule book, offering you a truly innovative teaching and learning experience. As well as our creative classrooms, you’ll also have access to world-leading sustainable research facilities in our new buildings.

Our variety of spaces allows for greater collaboration for all our students, and it is the place to connect and tackle real-life challenges together. So, a chemical engineer could be sat alongside a materials scientist working on clean water, or bump into a fashion student developing their own sustainable brand, or an aerospace engineer sending a rocket into space. It is a place like no other for interactions and one of the biggest communities of engineers and materials scientists in any University in the world.

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What's more, our strong, ever-growing links with industry not only help to inform our courses, but also boost our excellent teaching and research facilities. These include:

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ also offers extensive  library and online services , helping you get the most out of your studies.

Disability support

Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service. Email: dass@manchester.ac.uk

Careers

Career opportunities

he eAgri Sensors Centre, situated within the Electronics Department, introduced me to the world of agricultural technology, which includes some of the most advanced companies on the planet, e.g. Bayer, Dyson, Intel, Sony, John Deere.

A world away from the picture of muddy boots and pitchforks often conjured when considering farming.

Charles Veys / MEng Mechatronic Engineering graduate, Founder of FOTENIX

Your Mechatronic Engineering Master’s degree from the University of Manchester will open a world of opportunities, and the skills you develop will be sought-after across a wide range of industries.

There is a shortage of mechatronic engineers, and our graduates are in demand in this highly employable profession. Therefore, career opportunities are truly global that include:

  • Developing microcontroller-based embedded systems;
  • Developing robotic systems;
  • Integrating renewable energy sources;
  • Designing automotive electronics
  • Developing power conversion systems and integrating renewable energy sources;
  • Designing automation and control systems for a wide range of industries, including oil & gas as well as specialty/fine chemicals;
  • Developing guidance and control systems for unmanned intelligent underwater, or ground and aerial vehicles.

Our graduates have secured roles at organisations including:

  • BP;
  • Rolls-Royce;
  • Jaguar Land Rover;
  • ABB;
  • BAE Systems;
  • Siemens;
  • Jacobs.

What's more,graduate with a degree from us and you'll be in demand among the top graduate employers by attending one of the most targeted universities according to

With a year-long industrial placement under your belt, you'll be well placed to take the next step - either into the workplace or towards further learning.

Careers Service

We are committed to helping you get the best start after graduation. That's why Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's will continue to support you two years after graduation.

Additionally, each year our Career Service hosts a careers fair where you can meet with company representatives and discuss work experience options. These companies include Rolls-Royce, Alstom, National Grid, BP, Centrica, Jaguar Land Rover, National Instruments, Network Rail, Shell, and Siemens.

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Blog

Explore more about our students' experiences, our alumni and where they are now, and our department .

Accrediting organisations

This course is currently in the process of being re-accredited by the   and the   under licence from the UK regulator, the  for the 2027 to 2031 intakes. The process of renewing accreditation takes place regularly, at intervals of no greater than 5 years, to assure continued compliance with the academic requirements of professional accreditation. The course has been consistently accredited since 2017 and the outcome of the current re-accreditation process for September 2027 entry is due to be confirmed early 2027 after which we will be able to update you further.