Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering BEng

at University of Sheffield

First year

Core modules:

• Introduction to Electric and Electronic Circuits
• Introduction to Systems Engineering & Software
• Modelling, Analysis and Control
• Physical Systems
• Systems Engineering Mathematics I
• Digital and Embedded Systems
• Group Control Project and Professional Skills
• Global Engineering Challenge Week

Second year

Core modules:

• Control Systems Design and Analysis
• Mechatronics
• Signals, Systems, and Communications
• Systems Engineering and Object Oriented Programming
• Systems Engineering Mathematics II
• Engineering Statics
• Dynamics I
• Engineering - You're Hired

Third year

Core modules:

• State-Space Control Design
• Digital Signal Processing
• Individual Project
• Robotics
• Machine Learning
• Finance and Law for Engineers

Optional modules:

• System Identification
• Intelligent Systems
• Space Systems Engineering
• Hardware-in-the-Loop & Rapid Control Prototyping
• Biomechatronics
• Dynamics of Aerospace Structures and Machines
• Aircraft Dynamics and Control
• Design of Medical Devices and Implants
• Antennas, Radar and Navigation
• Manufacturing Systems
• Renewable Energy

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
AAB including Maths and a science

A Levels + additional qualifications ABB, including Maths and a science + B in a relevant EPQ; ABB, including Maths and a science + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths

International Baccalaureate 34, with 6, 5 in Higher Level Maths and a science

BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths

BTEC Diploma DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths

Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers AAABB + AB in Maths and a science

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AA in Maths and a science

Access to HE Diploma Award of 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

Routes for mature students

Other requirements

• Physics is preferred as the science subject, but we also accept a range of science related subjects, including Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology (or Human Biology), Electronics, Engineering, Technology and Further Maths

Home students
£9,250 annual tuition fee

Overseas students
£25,670 annual tuition fee

Additional costs
The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.

Graduates from all of our courses are highly employable and work all over the world for companies such as Arup, Rolls-Royce, Boeing, Jaguar Land Rover, Thales and IBM. They go on to become professional engineers in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, power generation and sustainable energy.

You can expect an above-average starting salary of £27,900 per annum.