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BSc (Hons) Mechatronics (top-up) at University of Greater Manchester

University of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The one-year BSc (Hons) Mechatronics (top-up) is ideal if you already have an HND, diploma of higher education or foundation degree in a related subject, and want to expand and enhance your understanding of mechatronics and its applications.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, top-up (final-year entry)  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Project, Advanced Mechatronic Systems, Computer Aided Analysis and Simulation, Computer Aided Manufacturing, Electronic Engineering for Mechatronics, Management and Enterprise in Engineering.

Career pathways

Mechatronics graduates find employment working with the electronic instrumentation and computer control systems that nearly all machinery relies on for efficient and reliable operation. Mechatronic engineers also have roles in project engineering, reliability engineering and power engineering where their cross-disciplinary knowledge gives them an edge on mechanical or electrical engineers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will normally hold one of: Higher Education Diploma; HND; DipHE; Foundation Degree (FdSc/FdEng) (or equivalent) in mechatronics, mechanical, electrical and electronics, control systems, and/or relevant engineering subject areas. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Home/EU tuition fee, first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee, first year of study Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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