Mechatronics & Intelligent Machines, MSc at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

The MSc Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines is a 16-month in-person course at the Preston Campus (full-time or part-time) applying engineering principles to complex real-world problems. It covers machine intelligence, mechatronic systems, renewable energy technologies and condition monitoring, using the Engineering Innovation Centre labs. A 12 to 38 week professional placement or an industry-based project is available. Exit awards are PGDip and PGCert.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 16 months | Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Research Methods, MSc Project (Engineering), Advanced Industry 4.0 and Intelligent Maintenance and Advanced Mechatronics Systems. Options include Advanced Topics in Machines Intelligence, Applied Instrumentation, Renewable Energy Resources and Technology, Engineer in Society, Design and Operation of Sustainable Systems and professional or work placements.

Career pathways

Roles associated with mechatronics and intelligent machines systems engineering; graduates are eligible to progress to research degrees at the Jost Institute for Tribotechnology, and the course is intended to support progress towards Chartered Engineer status.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A lower second class (2:2) BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials, Electrical, Electronic Engineering or a related subject. Applicants with non-standard qualifications or relevant experience are welcomed; those who have not studied recently may need a Top-Up degree entry programme first. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5. Ghanaian applicants may enter with a lower GPA plus a Postgraduate Diploma (Ghanaian Pre-Masters) or a Higher National Diploma plus a Postgraduate Diploma, with IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5) or WAEC/WASSCE English grade C6 as the standard English route.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,250 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 16 months

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