FdEng Robotics, Automation and Mechatronic Engineering at Harper Adams University

Programme overview

Businesses worldwide need experts in robotics, automation and mechatronics to help them develop streamlined automated processes, solve problems and create manufacturing facilities of the future. Whether it’s developing self-driving cars, new products for military or commercial applications, or creating new robotised production lines, this course is about developing essential transferable skills for the jobs of the future. This unique course, develops you as an engineer and roboticist to design new manufacturing systems for our ever-evolving world.

Department: Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Newport, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Computing Technology, Mechanical Science and Systems, Professional and Study Skills, Actuation for Mechatronic Systems, Programming Concepts, Real World Systems and Automation. Year 2: Individual Project, Design and Validation, Robotics Automation Systems and Applications, Mechatronics and Control, Smart Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping, Sustainability and Ethics for Machines and Humans.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS Tariff Points; GCE A Levels: grades DDD or equivalent; Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMP (1080 GLH); City & Guilds Advanced Extended Technical Diploma: MMP (1080 GLH); T-Level: Pass (D or E); Scottish Highers: CCCD; Irish Leaving Certificate: One H3 and three H4; GCSEs: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 including English Language, Maths and Science. International applicants who need a visa: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time UK/ROI/Isle of Man/Channel Islands fee 2027/28, subject to parliamentary approval. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,840 a year (2027/28). EU/EEA/Swiss and overseas full-time fee 2027/28. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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