Mechatronics BEng

Gain the practical training and project experience to become an accomplished Mechatronics engineer – a multi-disciplinary designer at the forefront of the manufacturing and production revolution.

Why study BEng Mechatronics at Middlesex University?

The degrees produce professional and competent multi-disciplinary engineers capable of meeting the challenges and opportunities arising in contemporary industrial and commercial practice. You will focus on developing systems that control physical motion such as those found in robotic applications and industrial automation, using the latest industry hardware and software equipped in our labs and workshops.

To support your career success, you will build a professional portfolio of work throughout your degree and receive regular guest lectures and project feedback from industry professionals, with the option of spending a year on industry placement.

Flexible program design

Our suite of Design Engineering courses share a common first year of study, which enables students to experience all aspects of engineering. Depending on your interests, you can then continue with the Mechatronics Engineering degree or transfer to one of these specialist honors programs:

• Design Engineering - Design and implementation of digital systems
• Robotics - Analysing and developing robotics systems

Course highlights

• You will be encouraged to enter prestigious design engineering competitions to enhance your experience and career prospects
• Our dedicated facilities in the new Ritterman Building open in Autumn 2016 and are equipped with industry-standard equipment in electronics, mechatronics, robotics, and networking solutions
• All the essential software needed to study the course is provided, including STEP-7, LabVIEW, and SolidWorks
• A year-long work placement is available as part of the course
• You will extend your industry knowledge through our series of weekly guest lectures delivered by some of the UK's leading design experts and companies
• Whichever pathway you choose, you can change to another after your first year. You can also change onto the main Design Engineering pathway after your second year if desired
• As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.

A Levels	BBC-BBB including Grade C or above from a numerate subject or physics
BTEC	DMM-DDM in a numerate or science subject
Access requirements	Overall pass: must include 45 credits at level 3, of which all 45 must be at Merit or higher
Combinations	A combination of A-Level, BTEC and other accepted qualifications that total 112 - 128 UCAS Tariff points including 32 points from a science or numerate subject
IELTS	6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all components).

The BEng Mechatronics degree offers a diverse career path in mechatronics engineering, design engineering, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Graduates have excellent career prospects across private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, with a wide range of potential employers. Some graduates choose to continue further study. Some examples of careers include Design Engineer, CAD Technician, Automation Engineer, and Mechanical Engineer. Design Engineers research and develop ideas for new products and systems, while CAD Technicians use software to create design plans. Automation Engineers design, program, simulate, and test automated machinery and processes. Mechanical Engineers design, develop, and maintain mechanical components, systems, and machinery in various industries. Work placements increase success in the job market and provide valuable work experience, with research showing that 70% of placements result in a graduate job offer. The Employability Service provides workshops, events, and one-to-one support for job hunting, CVs, covering letters, interviews, and networking. The course also supports part-time work, placements, internships, and volunteering opportunities, and offers an enterprise support service for those looking to start their own business.