MEng (Hons) Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Master the engineering principles behind robotics and autonomous technologies. Autonomous and robotic systems are ever-growing around us, from industrial robotic arms in production chains, to robot vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, self-driving cars and drones to space robotics or any other mechatronic or autonomous system. There is a strong strategic direction for global industry in Robotics and Automated Systems (RAS) as evidenced by a host of national and international strategy documents and networks.

Faculty: Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering | Department: Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering | Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich); integrated master's | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The aim of this module is to introduce a range of mathematical methods appropriate to the needs of first-year engineering students. Year 1 compulsory modules: Core Mathematics, Circuit Analysis, Programming and Software Engineering, Digital Systems, Dynamic Systems Analysis, Applied Engineering.

Career pathways

The UK has a wealth of engineering and technology companies, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises to multinational global corporations. Our courses are industry led and are designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to have a successful career upon completion.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: AAA including Maths and either Computing, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths or Physics. Typical IB offer: 37 (6,6,6 HL) including HL Maths and either Computer Science or Physics at HL. Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD in a preferred subject plus A level Maths at Grade A.; BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD in a preferred subject plus A level Maths at Grade A. GCSE: GCSE English Language grade 4/C. Selection: Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases, an interview may be required. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

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

International applicants: GBP 31,500 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years full-time with placement year

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

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