UCAS code HHP7
Immerse yourself in technologies in the areas of mechanical, control and electrical engineering, electronics, and computing. Mechatronics and Robotic Systems covers everything from driverless cars and automated robots at manufacturing assembly lines, to remotely operated vehicles on Mars.
You’ll receive a thorough grounding in a range of electrical and computer control systems, and technologies in mechanical engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, control engineering and computing.
Whilst many products are essentially mechanical in nature, most could not function without electrical and computer control systems. There are also numerous automotive applications; modern high-performance cars have more than 100 computers hidden in the engine management system, anti-lock brakes, active suspension control and elsewhere. Engineers with experience in mechatronics and robotic systems are therefore in high demand.
We work closely with industry leaders to develop all of our programmes. Building on the core principles of electrical/electronic engineering, you will develop advanced skills in and experience with industry standard tools, technologies and working methods.
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
IET are one of the world’s leading professional societies for engineers and technicians and their accreditation covers a whole range of subjects including electrical, electronic, manufacturing, mechanical, systems and software engineering, as well as bioengineering, nanotechnology and renewable energy. It’s recognised globally as an indicator of quality through the Washington and Sydney accords, which are governed by the International Engineering Alliance (IEA).
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
This is your placement year, during which you will spend time working in an engineering company. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical engineering experience. Many students continue their relationship with the placement provider by undertaking relevant projects when they return to the University, and may ultimately return to work for the company when they graduate. The placement is assessed by two reports, a poster and an oral presentation.
Preparation for the placement is provided by the University’s Careers and Employability Services (CES) who will assist to finding a placement, help you prepare a professional looking CV and prepare you for your placement interview. Placements can be near or far in the UK, Europe and China.
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| UG PLACEMENT IN YEAR3 (ELEC299) | 120 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
You will study both compulsory mechatronics and robotic systems modules, plus optional modules chosen from a wide-ranging list of advanced topics. You will also undertake an extended individual project.
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| DRIVES (ELEC331) | 7.5 |
| LOW POWER COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE (ELEC370) | 15 |
| BENG PROJECT (ELEC340) | 30 |
| ROBOTIC SYSTEMS II (ELEC330) | 15 |
| ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS (ELEC352) | 7.5 |
| DIGITAL CONTROL AND OPTIMISATION (ELEC303) | 15 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
All programmes are taught over two semesters with examinations at the end of each semester. Modules vary from those which are assessed by examination only to others which are continuous assessment only. All programmes incorporate a substantial practical component, with an increasing emphasis on project work as you progress through to the final year. You can select your final year individual project in consultation with members of staff.
Assessment is carried out through a mixture of exams, coursework and projects.
We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
The Liverpool Curriculum framework sets out our distinctive approach to education. Our teaching staff support our students to develop academic knowledge, skills, and understanding alongside our graduate attributes:
Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks:
All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.
Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.
University of Liverpool students can choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide.
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture on an optional additional year at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University in stunning Suzhou.
Spend a summer abroad on a study placement or research project at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
This course is also available without an included year in industry.
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To spend a year in industry, you'll need to secure a placement with an organisation. If you're unable to find a placement, you'll continue with the standard version of the course without a year in industry.
Every student at The University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree. You can choose:
This course is also available as a five year MEng programme.
View Mechatronics and Robotic Systems with a Year in Industry MEng
We are housed in an award-winning building, and the Sir Robin Saxby Laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for digital systems. All of our lecturers are actively engaged in research, ensuring students are given the most up-to-date and commercially relevant education. Students also have access to careers education and opportunities to work, as well as excellent library facilities.
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There is a high demand for engineers with experience in mechatronics and robotic systems in a number of industries. For example, there are numerous automotive applications, with modern high-performance cars having more than 100 computers hidden within their systems.
Some of our graduates go on to work in the industrial sector, in government and in education, whilst others enter non-technical professions such as banking, accountancy, management and law.
Recent employers include companies from the following industries: