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Mechatronics and Robotics

Entry requirements


Pass in one of the following QAA accredited Access to HE course: - Access to HE Engineering - Engineering Science - Engineering Science and Mathematics - Physics and Engineering - Physics and Mathematics - Electronics and Computer Engineering If you are studying an alternative Access course that is related to Engineering, Mathematics or Physics please contact us for more details. English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26

with Mathematics or Physics at higher level

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

Engineering or Physics BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent

T Level

M

UCAS Tariff

112

from at least two A-levels or equivalent, including one of the following subjects: Mathematics or Physics at grade 4 Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Electromechanical engineering

**September 2023 entry**

Mechatronics covers the integration of mechanical, electronic and intelligent control sub-systems to realise a complete system, which may be a product, machine or process. The multidisciplinary nature of Mechatronics employs design principles, processes, models, toolsets and philosophy unique to Mechatronics Engineers which enable design and development of simpler, more economical and reliable systems.

Mechatronics engineers are in short supply, and can enjoy highly versatile careers due to their multidisciplinary skills.

The course has a unique balance of key analytical subjects and professional skills, ensuring that you graduate with the confidence to face challenging engineering situations in industry. The management skills necessary to operate successfully as a multidisciplinary engineer in modern industry are promoted and developed at all stages of the course.

**Key features**

- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE): On behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer. Students who successfully graduate with this degree may, with the appropriate further learning, meet the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET): CEng accredited by (IET) and fulfils the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer when presented with an accredited MSc. In addition the programme meets the educational requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.

- Through block teaching, you will focus on one module at a time instead of several at once. This means that you will be able to focus closely on each module and absorb your learning material in more depth, whilst working more closely with your tutors and course mates.

- Enhance your skills with an integrated master’s: This course can be studied as a three year BEng (Hons) or a four year MEng (Hons) degree, allowing you to continue your study with a number of modules at master’s level in year four, to further develop your skills and enhance your employability.

- Dedicated facilities include a large, open plan mechanical engineering laboratory designed to accommodate the study of thermofluids, solid mechanics and dynamics; specialist laboratories in material science, dynamics and control, as well as an Engine Test Cell.

- Enhance your practical and professional skills by joining student societies such as DMU Racing, where our students are challenged to design and build a single-seat racing car, which is then tested at the famous Silverstone Circuit. You can also get involved in the DMU Electronics Club and gain experience in further practical electronics, in a structured social and educational club for students from across the faculty.

- Enhance your practical and professional skills by taking a placement year. Engineering students have undertaken placements at Cummins, Network Rail and Caterpillar.

Modules

**Year One**

Block 1: Engineering Tools and Principles 1

Block 2: Engineering Tools and Principles 2

Block 3: Mechanical Design and Manufacturing 1

Block 4: Mechanical Design and Manufacturing 2

**Year Two**

Block 1: Advanced Mechatronics Tools and Principles

Block 2: Dynamics, Instrumentation and Control

Block 3: Embedded Application Design and Interfacing

Block 4: Engineering Project Management: Design and Project Management

**Year Three**

Block 1: Robotics

Block 2: Electrical Transmission and Distribution

Block 3 Choose one of:

- Advanced Embedded Systems and IoT with Individual Project
- Fundamentals of Power Electronics with Individual Project
- Renewable Energy Electronic Devices 1 with Individual Project
- 3D Printing and FEM for Mechanical Projects 1

Block 4 Students must take the most relevant module to the option chosen in Block 3:

- Model-Based System Integration with Individual Project 1
- Advanced Power Electronics with Individual Project 1
- Renewable Energy Electronic Devices 2 with Individual Project
- 3D Printing and FEM for Mechanical Projects 2

**Year Four (MEng)**

Block 1: Engineering Business Environment and Research Methods

Block 2: Machine Vision, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Block 3: Digital Signal Processing and Embedded Systems

Block 4: Group Project

Assessment methods

The course is taught by knowledgeable, experienced staff who will help you gain a sound understanding of engineering principles along with the interpersonal skills that will enable you to embark on a rewarding career.

A variety of techniques are used throughout the course with an emphasis on lectures, supporting tutorials and laboratory classes. Student-centred learning takes place through the research and presentation of findings, report writing, individual and group assignments and practical workbased exercises for the development of skills and understanding.

The course has a unique balance of key analytical subjects and professional skills, ensuring that you graduate with the confidence to face challenging engineering situations in industry. The management skills necessary to operate successfully in modern industry are promoted and developed at all stages of the course.

Through block teaching, you will focus on one module at a time instead of several at once. This means that you will be able to focus closely on each module and absorb your learning material in more depth, whilst working more closely with your tutors and course mates.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£15,750
per year
International
£15,750
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Leicester Campus

Department:

Computing, Engineering and Media

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

70%
Electromechanical engineering

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Mechanical engineering

Teaching and learning

65%
Staff make the subject interesting
74%
Staff are good at explaining things
77%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
74%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

82%
Library resources
79%
IT resources
86%
Course specific equipment and facilities
48%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

63%
UK students
37%
International students
97%
Male students
3%
Female students
68%
2:1 or above
16%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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E
C

After graduation


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Mechanical engineering

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£22,000
low
Average annual salary
100%
high
Employed or in further education
61%
low
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

35%
Engineering professionals
26%
Business, finance and related associate professionals
10%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers

We're short of engineers in a lot of areas and mechanical engineering is no exception. Mechanical engineers are in demand across multiple industries, with vehicle manufacturing most popular, with roles especially common in design and manufacturing. Other important sectors include aerospace, the oil and gas industry, consultancy and defence. Jobs are all around the country, with London, the Midlands, Scotland and the South East the most likely places for a new mechanical engineer to find work at the moment, and starting salaries are good. Although large employers are much the most likely place to get work, some of the most challenging, cutting edge jobs are with small niche engineering firms, so keep your eyes peeled if you want something a little different. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Mechanical engineering

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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