BEng (Hons) Mechatronics and Computer Systems Engineering at University of East London

Programme overview

Discover the future of engineering with our BEng(Hons) in Mechatronics and Computer Systems Engineering. Designed for those passionate about automation, robotics, and broader engineering, this course will help you excel by the end of the second year, easily transitioning to an MEng level in Engineering. It will help you work towards the status of Chartered Engineer.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering | Department: Department of Engineering & Construction | Duration: 3/4 years full-time; 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop the skills you need to confidently navigate your future career. You’ll engage in real-world professional activities like networking simulations, mock interviews, and digital branding exercises, supported by industry guest speakers and career coaches. Modules include Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 1, Engineering Materials, Engineering Principles, Applied Mathematics & Computing, AC Circuits and Electronic Principles, Engineering Mechanics, Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 2, Advanced Mathematics and Modelling.

Career pathways

Mechatronics and Computer Systems graduates are prepared for careers across a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, rail, defence, manufacturing and marine engineering. You could also work in design, research and development, production management, safety or quality, applying solutions that integrate mechanical, electronic and computing systems.

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Entry requirements

112 UCAS points (standard offer); 96 UCAS points (contextual offer); A Levels in at least two subjects including Mathematics and Physics; BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) in a relevant subject. Must include distinctions in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics.; BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) in a relevant subject. Must include Distinctions in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.; Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject; International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level and must include Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level; GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year; subject to change Source

International applicants: GBP 16,020 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 3/4 years full-time; 3 years full-time

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