BEng (Hons) Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

Mechatronic and autonomous systems build and run the world we live in. From the robots that built your car to fast food restaurant interactive kiosks, intelligent machines are the future. The BEng in Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems will make sure you take a leading role in that future.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science | Department: School of Engineering and Built Environment | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Engineering Mathematics 1a, Engineering Mathematics 1b, Applied Mechanics 1, Engineering Circuit Analysis, Professional Practice and the Environment, Software Development for Embedded Systems, Analogue Electronics. Year 2 core modules: Applied Mechanics 2, Mechatronics 2, Linear Electronics Design and the Environment, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Professional Practice Integrative Project, Advanced Mathematics, Local Communications Systems and Applications. Year 3 core modules: Dynamics and Control, Automation and IoT, Autonomous Systems and Machine Learning, Mechatronics Engineering Project, Engineering Management, Process Control and Applications.

Career pathways

Where will my BEng(Hons) in Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems with Foundation Year take me? Quite literally anywhere in the world.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBC (112). GCSEs and equivalents: Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. A levels: BBC; Minimum Number of A Levels: 2; Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20; Subject requirements: Grade C from Maths and Grade C from one of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Computing, Further Maths, Electronics, or Engineering. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering discipline + Distinction in Further Engineering Maths. Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Access programme must have been taken in a relevant subject area and include appropriate mathematical content. International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications including a minimum score of 5 in both Maths and Physics at Higher Level. OCR Cambridge Technical: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. From a relevant subject that includes Maths. Irish awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a minimum of 5 subjects including H2 in Maths and H2 in one other relevant subject (e.g. Physics). T levels: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. From a relevant subject that includes Maths. T Level Building Services Engineering for Construction is acceptable. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,740 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/9eb49531-5ccf-4b51-9296-5dbf86a8b1e9?academicYearId=2027

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