BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A three-year accredited BEng combining mechanical design, computing, electronics, AI and control for robotics and automation, with modules designed with industry partners; accreditation partly meets the academic requirement for Chartered Engineer registration (IET).

Department: School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers mathematics, computing, electronics and system modelling with a mobile-robot group project; year 2 covers robot principles, mechanics, machine vision, control, embedded systems and machine learning; year 3 has an advanced individual project and a specialisation in Mechatronics and Robotics or Control.

Career pathways

90% of graduates are in work or further education within 15 months of graduation, with engineers working for companies including Rolls-Royce, Siemens and Airbus across many engineering sectors.

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Entry requirements

Standard offer (2027-28 entry): A Levels: AAB; including Maths and a science. A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: ABB, including Maths and a science + B in the EPQ; ABB, including Maths and a science + B in AS or A Level Further Maths. International Baccalaureate: 34, with 6,5 (in any order) in HL Maths and a science; 33, with 5 in HL Maths and a science, and B in the Extended Essay. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Engineering, Applied Science or Physical Science + B in A Level Maths. BTEC Diploma: D*D in Engineering or Applied Science + B in A Level Maths. T Level: Distinction in the relevant T Level, including grade A in the core component + B in A Level Maths. Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s: AABBB + AB in Maths and a science. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AA in Maths and a science. Access to HE Diploma: The award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction (to include Maths and Science/Engineering), and 9 at Merit + B in A Level Maths. Other requirements: Science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, Further Maths, Physics, or Technology. Relevant T Level subjects include: Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control; Digital Production, Design & Development; or Design & Development for Engineering & Manufacturing. Contextual (Access Sheffield) offer: A Levels ABB including Maths and a science. English language (international applicants): GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,670 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee for year one Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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