Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Course Overview - Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Course Overview
New technologies are transforming the world we live in. On this course you’ll learn the fundamentals of the many revolutionary changes that will affect how machines operate over the coming years.
Why study with us
• You’ll work alongside our research active staff with the possibility of continuing on to PhD research.
• Take the chance to travel internationally to participate in conferences and contribute to research publications.
• Benefit from the latest high-q...
Course Overview
New technologies are transforming the world we live in. On this course you’ll learn the fundamentals of the many revolutionary changes that will affect how machines operate over the coming years.
Why study with us
• You’ll work alongside our research active staff with the possibility of continuing on to PhD research.
• Take the chance to travel internationally to participate in conferences and contribute to research publications.
• Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available through our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre.
What you'll do
• On successful completion of our degree, apply for progression to world-leading research degrees within the Jost Institute for Tribotechnology.
• Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
• Full-time students can take an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry between Year 2 and Year 3.
Future Careers
Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines is a good base for a career in a range of roles associated with system engineering, test engineers and maintenance engineering.
Course Information
5 option s available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A51-F86
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
104-112 UCAS points including A2 Maths and Physics/STEM at grade C. Acceptable STEM Subjects to replace Physics: Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics
T Level
Including Maths and Physics. The following T Levels can be accepted for entry to this course: Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
UCAS Tariff
104.0
112.0
including A2 Maths and Physics/STEM at grade C. Acceptable STEM Subjects to replace Physics: Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics
AS
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
104-112 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths and Physics/STEM at Merit. Acceptable STEM Subjects to replace Physics: Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass IB Diploma including 104-112 UCAS points from Higher Level Subjects, including HL5 Maths and Physics/STEM. Acceptable STEM Subjects to replace Physics: Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Engineering and Aerospace Engineering BTEC: Merit in all of the following units: 1 Engineering Principles 7 Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
A level
64 UCAS points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass IB Diploma including 64 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects
Access to HE Diploma
64 UCAS points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
64 UCAS points
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Not accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
64 UCAS points
T Level
Not accepted
Other
Pass Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma in Engineering based subjects related to Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines
Not accepted
AS
Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104-112 UCAS points including A2 Maths and Physics/STEM at grade H2 or A2. Acceptable STEM Subjects to replace Physics: Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics
Scottish Advanced Higher
104-112 UCAS points including A2 Maths and Physics/STEM at grade D. Acceptable STEM Subjects to replace Physics: Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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| Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Channel Islands, Scotland | £1,955 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
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