BEng (Hons) Mechatronic Systems at University of Essex

Programme overview

BEng (Hons) Mechatronic Systems builds a foundation in electronics, computer engineering and robotics, with the skills and tools to develop and test mechatronic systems.

Department: School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering | Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional placement or study abroad year) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Introduction to Programming with C, Fundamentals of Digital Systems, Foundations of Electronics I and II, Object-Oriented Programming and Mathematics for Engineers in Year 1; Sensors and Actuators, Robotics, Control Theory and Practice and Engineering Mathematics in Year 2; and Mechatronic Design, Mobile Robotics and an Individual Capstone Project Challenge in the final year.

Career pathways

Engineering (design, development, research, diagnostics, manufacture); IT (software, hardware, systems integration, control systems, automation); healthcare technology (surgical instruments, diagnostic tools, assistive technologies); business (marketing, management, consultancy, patent law).

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Entry requirements

GCSE: Science C/4. Plus one of the level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels, including B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics (A-level Use of Mathematics is not accepted in place of A-level Mathematics); BTEC qualifications should include Distinction in Further Mathematics for Technicians or Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects including 5 in Higher Level Mathematics; the GCSE Science requirement can be met with 2 in Standard level Science, 2 in Higher level Science or 4 in IB Middle Years Science. A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and most other qualifications holding UCAS tariff points are accepted; acceptability of some non A-level qualifications such as BTECs may depend on the subject studied and units taken. Contextual offer (UK-resident applicants from underrepresented groups): GCSE Science C/4 plus 96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels including B in Mathematics. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent accepted test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Fee for October 2027 entry; fees increase for each academic year of study. Optional placement year is charged at 20% of the standard tuition fee and a full year abroad at 15%. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,325 a year. Fee for October 2027 entry; fees increase for each academic year of study. Optional placement year is charged at 20% of the standard tuition fee and a full year abroad at 15%. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional placement or study abroad year)

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