New technologies are transforming the world we live in. On this course you’ll learn the fundamentals of the many revolutionary changes that will affect how machines operate over the coming years.
Why study with us
- You’ll work alongside our research active staff with the possibility of continuing on to PhD research.
- Take the chance to travel internationally to participate in conferences and contribute to research publications.
- Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available through our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre.
What you'll do
- On successful completion of our degree, apply for progression to world-leading research degrees within the Jost Institute for Tribotechnology.
- Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
- Full-time students can take an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry between Year 2 and Year 3.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Future careers
Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines is a good base for a career in a range of roles associated with system engineering, test engineers and maintenance engineering.
Entry requirements
We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.
We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.
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Minimum qualifications:
- UCAS: 104 points at A2 including grade C in A-Level Maths and Physics or STEM
- BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering including Merit in Maths units. Please see UCAS for specific unit requirements
- BTEC Diploma: D*D - D*D* in Engineering including Maths units. Please see UCAS for specific unit requirements
- Pass Access Course: 104 points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 104 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 5 Maths and Physics or STEM
- T Level: M including Maths and Physics. Please see UCAS for a list of the T Levels we can accept
- IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
- GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
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Not got the grades?
Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies. Select your country or region to see if you are eligible and how to apply.
Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
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Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
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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 are from a low income household our Financial Bursary may be able to help.
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This course is delivered by the School of Engineering and Computing
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