Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering - MEng (Hons)

University of Birmingham

Take a leading role in tackling the technological challenges of the future with our MEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering. Open up a world of career opportunities in an exciting engineering field. Discover electronic and mechanical design, intelligent systems and robotics. Study with us and you’ll graduate ready for leadership roles in a range of industries such as transport, manufacturing, space technologies and healthcare. This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Combining the theoretical and practical, this course will build your knowledge of electronic, mechanical and computer technologies and their applications. From digital electronics and the Internet of Things to augmented reality, software engineering and machine learning, you’ll explore key topics. Benefit from learning in our state-of-the-art building with a Design Centre and the Makerspace practical facility. With our Integrated Design Projects, you can work alongside mechanical and civil engineers to develop designs for technologies that impact the world. In your final year, you’ll deepen your specialist knowledge with a project that can be linked to industry. Get ready for an exciting future using your expertise as an Electrical Engineer. You'll receive plenty of feedback to help you progress, ranging from written feedback on your assessments to class feedback sessions and discussions with your tutor. The feedback will highlight the positives of your work as well as any areas that need more attention. You'll be assigned a personal tutor who'll remain with you throughout your studies to help you in three important areas: supporting your academic progress, developing transferable skills and dealing with any welfare issues. You'll also need to undertake a considerable amount of self study. It's an essential part of the programme, which requires self motivation and enthusiasm for your subject. It also allows you to pursue your own lines of enquiry and become an independent thinker.

Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering