Course summary

Robotics is at the forefront of progression across a whole host of large industries globally including transport, healthcare, entertainment and energy. The demand for unique and innovative advances in technologies to deliver sustainable solutions for the future is evergrowing — meaning mechatronics and robotics couldn’t be more relevant than they are today. This multidisciplinary course is delivered alongside the Schools of Mechanical Engineering and Computing and offers you the opportunity to study the most exciting aspects of electronics, mechanical design and artificial intelligence and apply them to the design and manufacture of sophisticated intelligent systems. Here at Leeds, our mechatronics and robotics courses are quality assured, being industrially accredited by two separate institutions: The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). This means that you will graduate with an industry-recognised qualification that will set you apart when it comes to pursuing your career. You’ll also have access to cutting-edge research being carried out in the EPSRC National Facility for Innovative Robotic Systems, alongside industry-standard software and lab facilities, right here on campus. Additionally, we offer exciting opportunities like studying abroad and industrial work placements to ensure you have the best grounding to head out into the professional world. Get a taste of what it’s like to study product engineering at undergraduate level with our Medical Technology Futures collection — a five-part series of free online courses that introduce you to the exciting future of medical device design and engineering. Why study at Leeds

• Graduate with an IET and IMechE accredited degree from a university ranked 8th in the UK for electronic and electrical engineering, The Guardian League Table 2022 and in the Top 100 in the world for engineering, Times and Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2022.

• Take advantage of the School’s world-leading research here at Leeds. With over 100 years of research history, our research activity has been responsible for engineering new technologies and creating pioneering industry-driven developments, many of which have impacted an array of industrial sectors.

• Experience expertise teaching delivered by a programme team made up of academics and researchers at the forefront of the industry who specialise in robotics and a variety of other product engineering disciplines.

• Enjoy a more practical approach to learning, with access to our specialist facilities during your project work, including lecture theatres and labs featuring industry-standard equipment and the latest technology.

• Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate with our paid industrial work placement opportunities. Our close industry links have given previous students the chance to work at — and build professional relationships with — major organisations such as Amazon, Rolls-Royce and Sony.

• Gain invaluable life experience and advance your personal development with our exciting study abroad programmes, spanning across universities worldwide.

• Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our electrical and electronic engineering society ShockSoc where you can meet more of your coursemates, attend high-quality technical visits, enjoy social events and get the chance to put theory into practice by building a fighting robot.