MEng Mechatronic Engineering at University of Southampton

Programme overview

This integrated mechatronic engineering master's course will get you ready to take the lead in developing tomorrow’s intelligent machines and devices. It’s designed to meet the high demand for graduates with advanced mechanical and electrical engineering skills. The course includes management and legal training, preparing you for your career ahead - whether you go into robotics, flexible manufacturing or any other discipline in this fast-moving field.

What you will study

Year 1 and 2 modules are similar across our electrical and electronic degree courses, and provide a grounding in essential topics. In years 3 and 4 you’ll have the freedom to shape your degree to suit your interests. Year 1 modules will introduce you to the fundamentals of mechanics, electronics, programming and electrical engineering, laying the foundation for your specialist studies.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including information and communication, manufacturing, education, finance and insurance, public administration and defence, scientific and technical. Careers directly related to the course include electronic engineer, design and development engineer, technology analyst, systems engineer, telecommunications engineer, controls engineer, robotics engineer, armed forces engineer officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A) and either physics, electronics or further mathematics (minimum grade A). IB: Pass, with 38 points overall with 19 points required at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation), and 6 at Higher Level in Physics. Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C). IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 33,500 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page

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