23Nov
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Robotics and mechatronics engineers design and create machines and systems that automate tasks and boost efficiency in healthcare, manufacturing, transport, agriculture, entertainment and education – improving the quality of life for people around the world. Our Robotics and Mechatronic Engineering BEng(Hons) degree will help you to build the skills to design, develop and test intelligent machines and automated systems. You’ll work on challenging, rewarding and fun projects including fighting robots and real-world projects in collaboration with our industry partners. Our Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering MEng offers an extra year of study at masters level. TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
- Exciting project work including rocket cars, robots and the international Engineering Without Borders challenge.
- Learn with expert researchers who are part of our Advanced Engineering Centre and Centre of Secure, Intelligent and Usable Systems.
- Specialist facilities include robotics and mechatronics lab, VR labs, CISCO cybersecurity and communications lab, flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, and CNC machines.
- Professional engineers visit to share their experiences in guest lectures.
- Gain a year of work experience on placement.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International Baccalaureate 26 points, with three subjects at Higher Level. Higher level subjects must include maths and physics at grade 5. English language requirements IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 24 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/robotics-and-mechatronics-engineering-beng-hons.aspx
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Review our English Language requirements
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT