18Jan
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Course summary
Discover the integration of electronic, mechanical, machine learning and control engineering to realise a complete system, which may be a product, machine or a process in our BEng Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering course. We also offer a MEng course which is four years, - it's a longer period of study because it is an undergraduate course with an integrated Masters. It's a multidisciplinary subject that employs design principles, processes, models, toolsets and philosophy unique to mechatronics and robotics engineers to enable the design and development of automated, more efficient and reliable systems. You’ll cover a unique balance of key analytical subjects, management and professional skills, ensuring that you're well-equipped to face challenging engineering situations in industry. You'll discover the structure and properties of a range of materials, learn structural design, learn how to perform tests, interpret scientific information, explore mathematical concepts and their use in engineering, and the laws and theories you need to apply electricity to your engineering solutions. Gain an understanding of analogue and digital signals and learn why vibration can be such a problem in mechanical engineering systems. Learn the C++ programming language, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), with a view to conducting research, obtaining test data, building FEA and CFD models, and validating your results from case studies. Explore, improve, design and build mechatronics systems and products using specialist software packages; assessing feasibility, creating/sourcing the required CAD files, performing FEA and CFD tests, and creating and fully testing your prototype. Gain an understanding of the concerns of engineers today, including environmental, sustainability and ethical issues, safety, commercial and legal considerations, and quality standards. Studying mechatronics and robotics equips you with high-demand skills in automation, control systems, and robotics, opening career paths in fast-growing sectors like renewable energy, automotive, and modern technology. With expertise in electronics, mechanical, and control integration, you’ll have opportunities to design and manage complex systems, enhancing earning potential and career progression in innovative engineering fields.
Modules
Year 1 Core modules Introduction to Engineering (15 credits) Applied Engineering Mathematics (15 credits) Embedded Systems (15 credits) Engineering Dynamics (15 credits) Manufacturing and Materials Project (30 credits) Mechatronic Design Project (30 credits) Year 2 Core modules Electric Machines,. Sensors and Actuators (15 credits) Robotics Software Development and Modelling (15 credits) Advanced Engineering Mathematics (15 credits) Electronic Design Project (30 credits) Robotic Control Design Project (30 credits) Ruskin Modules (15 credits) Year 3 Core modules Work Placement Engineering and the Built Environment (120 credits) Year 4 Core modules Research Methods and Individual Project (30 credits) Automation and Control (15 credits) Electronic and Electrical System Design Project (60 credits) Robotics and Machine Intelligence (15 credits)
Assessment method
Working individually and as part of a group, you’ll use appropriate manufacturing processes and industry-standard equipment to design and build basic electronic circuits and integrate mechanical products with these circuits, following safety regulations. In doing so, you’ll gain an understanding of manufacturing processes and mechatronics. You’ll start thinking about your future career by finding out about the different paths available to you. You’ll gain an understanding of the concerns of engineers today, including environmental, sustainability and ethical issues, commercial and legal considerations, and quality standards. You’ll hear from and meet representative from across the industry, and be encouraged to join professional bodies.
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
- Course code:
- H362
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Chelmsford Campus
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
2025 entry requirements have been published using the current cycle information however, due to a current review these are subject to change. Please check back here for updates.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/mechatronics-and-robotics-engineering-beng
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 |
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
In the 2025/26 academic year, the placement year fee will be £1,500.
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Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
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