Mechanical Engineering with Robotics MEng

at University of Sussex

Program structure

Year 1 Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Electrical Circuits & Devices

• Engineering Maths 1A

• Materials and Manufacturing Processes

• Programming for Engineers

Spring teaching

• Engineering Maths 1B

• Engineering Mechanics

• Engineering Thermodynamics

• Technical Drawing and Computer Aided Design

Intersemester Week

• Global Design Challenge

Year 2 Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Electrical Machines & Power Electronics

• Engineering Fluid Mechanics

• Engineering Mathematics 2

• Principles and Applications of Strength of Materials

Spring teaching

• Embedded Systems

• Industrial Automation Systems

• Professional and Managerial Skills

• Systems Analysis and Control

Year 3 Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Business and Project Management

• Control Engineering

• Design of Mechanisms and Machines

Autumn and spring teaching

• Individual Project

Spring teaching

• Autonomous Vehicles

• Robot Design and Implementation

• Sustainability in Engineering

Year 4 Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Marketing Analysis and Financial Strategic Planning

• Mechanical Dynamics

Autumn and spring teaching

• MEng Group Project

International Baccalaureate

Typical offer    

34 points overall from the full IB Diploma.     

Subjects    

Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 5.

For entry in 2021, either Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level will be accepted.

European Baccalaureate

Typical offer    

Overall result of 80%

Additional requirements    

Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential (normally with a final grade of at least 8.0).

Other international qualifications

India

Typical offer    

Standard XII results

• 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE)

• 80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)

• 80% HSC higher Secondary Certificate ( Maharashtra )

Additional requirements    

Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential.

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

Home students: £9,250 per year

Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,250 per year

International students: £22,500 per year

Gain the skills for a career in engineering, and benefit from our industry links with companies like Jaguar, IBM, Siemens and Thales. The technical, team-working and design skills you develop on this course mean you can go into graduate jobs in sectors including:

• aerospace and energy

• construction and manufacturing

• automotive.

You can also meet graduate employers at careers events. Recent sessions have included talks by IBM and Atkins, and advice on applying for graduate schemes.