Learn about the fundamental concepts in mechatronic and robotic areas, including mathematics, computing, control, electronics and embedded systems.
**Become an expert in robotics on this BEng course in mechatronic and robotic engineering, starting with a foundation year.**
If you dont have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you. After successfully completing the foundation year, you’ll be able to progress to your main degree courses.
In your foundation year, youll develop your skills in maths...
Learn about the fundamental concepts in mechatronic and robotic areas, including mathematics, computing, control, electronics and embedded systems.<br/><br/>**Become an expert in robotics on this BEng course in mechatronic and robotic engineering, starting with a foundation year.**<br/><br/>If you dont have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you. After successfully completing the foundation year, you’ll be able to progress to your main degree courses.<br/><br/>In your foundation year, youll develop your skills in maths, physics and laboratory work, preparing you to excel in your degree studies. Youll learn with academics specialising in the subject areas, using the same delivery and assessment styles as our degree courses. Project work, both individual and in groups, will also be led by academics.<br/><br/>At the end of your foundation year, you can choose whether to progress to a full degree course in mechatronics, robotics and computer systems engineering. Youll also have the opportunity to put what you have learned into practice during an optional industrial placement year.<br/><br/>A foundation year is an excellent way to prepare for your chosen engineering course and gain access to a top university education.<br/><br/>**This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institute of Measurement and Control.**<br/><br/>**Why study this course?**<br/>- Take your ideas from paper to reality: Work collaboratively with other student engineers to create the most effective robotics with autonomous technology.<br/><br/><br/>- Go on to great things: 92% of students from our school go on to work or further study for companies including Rolls-Royce, Siemens and Airbus.<br/><br/><br/>- Study with the experts: Our academic staff have direct research experience in the robotics industry and specialise in programming, intelligent systems and cybersecurity.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn to use industry standard tech: Thanks to our industry standard facilities including 3D CAD tools, 3D printers and advanced manufacturing technologies.<br/><br/><br/>- Get noticed by future employers: Study modules designed with our industry partners – spanning topics such as robotics and artificial intelligence, industrial control and advanced manufacturing.<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H653
Institution Code
S18
Points of Entry
Foundation
Not Accepted
A,A,B,B,B
A,B,B,B,B
AABBB (any subjects); ABBBB including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
D:24,M:21,P:0
Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 at Distinction (to include 12 Maths units), and 21 at Merit + GCSE Maths grade 7/A
31
32
32 (any subjects); 31, with Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology at either Higher Level 5 or Standard Level 7
DDD
in Engineering or Applied Science + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3,H3
H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 (any subjects); H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 H3 including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
If you are studying both Maths and a science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) at A Level or equivalent, we have no additional GCSE requirements. If you are studying any other subject combination, we require GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A.
DD
in Engineering or Applied Science + A at A Level (no STEM at A Level) + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A; DD in Engineering or Applied Science + B in an A Level science subject (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) + GCSE Maths grade 7/A; DD in Engineering or Applied Science + C in A Level Maths + GCSE Science grade 6/B
B,B,B
B,B,C
BBB (any A Level); BBC including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
B
+ BB at A Level (any subjects): B + BC in Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Biology at A Level
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International | £30,570 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |