Learn how to systematically apply engineering principles to complex and unpredictable real-world problems on our MSc Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines course. You’ll explore the new technologies transforming the world in which we live whilst also securing practical experience through a workplace or industry placement.
Why study with us
- Located within one of the most intense engineering and manufacturing areas in the UK, our £35m Engineering Innovation Centre provides an integrated space for teaching, research and work on live, real-world projects with commercial partners.
- Access world-class facilities in manufacturing, including the Intelligent Condition Monitoring, Intelligent Structural Health Monitoring, Instrumentation, Mechatronic, Tribology and Materials Testing labs, and engineering and CNC workshops, a metals and 3D workshop, and a rapid prototyping suite.
- You’ll develop the high levels of judgement, team-working, leadership, initiative, delegation and decision-making responsibilities needed for a professional career in Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines engineering.
What you’ll do
- Enhance your work experience through a twelve to thirty-eight-month professional placement that’s built into your MSc. Alternatively, there are opportunities to choose an industry-based project.
- Guest lectures provide you with the opportunity to hear expert internal and external speakers from industry. Providing invaluable insight into some of the applications, needs and roles of Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines engineers, these lectures also open up career opportunities.
- You will have the chance to travel internationally to participate in conferences and to publish in research publications. You’ll also have the opportunity to work closely on industrial, research, and EU projects.
Module overview
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
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Hadley teaches across a range of subjects for our engineering team, with particular expertise in manufacturing. His research is focused on additive manufacturing and is head of the Additive Manufacturing lab in the Engineering Innovation Centre. In recognition of his contribution...
The University is located within one of the most intense engineering and manufacturing areas in the UK. The advanced manufacturing sector in Lancashire employs around 73,300 people, accounting for 12% of total employment.
Our School of Engineering has links with major employers in aerospace, automotive and civil engineering including BAE Systems and JLR, as well as with sector support and supply chain organisations such as the NW Aerospace Alliance and the Northern Automotive Alliance.
The course is designed to meet Engineering Council’s requirements for Partial CEng (Further Learning) and will be put forward for professional accreditation with Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Future careers
On successful completion of this MSc Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines, you will be eligible to apply for progression to world-leading research degrees within the University’s Jost Institute for Tribotechnology.
The MSc Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines course is intended to provide the opportunity to gain specialisation in Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines engineering and to enable graduates to become Chartered Engineers.
Study in our Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC)
During your studies with us you’ll benefit from our new £35 million EIC building which provides an integrated teaching space in state-of-the-art facilities.
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Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
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UK students with a previous award from us will receive 20% tuition fee discount.
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This course is based in the School of Engineering and Computing
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