The University of Southampton

HHH6 MEng Mechatronic Engineering (4 Years)

Our MEng Mechatronic Engineering degree, available for entry in autumn 2017, develops a cross disciplinary approach to finding solutions for systems that rely on mechanical elements, electrical power, sensing and control. This four-year course provides the opportunity to study more advanced engineering topics and delivers the skills required for a challenging career.

3rd= in the UK for career prospects in Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Guardian University Guide 2020)

Introducing your degree

Mechatronic engineering combines electrical and mechanical engineering to find solutions for systems that rely on mechanical elements, electrical power, sensing and control.

This programme is also offered with a year in industry.

Please note, this degree was formerly known as Electromechanical Engineering.

Amal Elhawrani 2015, Electrical and Power Engineer at London Underground
Graduate employers are keen to employ ECS students because it has a worldwide reputation for high calibre students that get a good mix of practical, design and project work
Amal Elhawrani 2015, Electrical and Power Engineer at London Underground

Overview

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Our distinct MEng Mechatronic Engineering builds upon the BEng Mechatronic Engineering programme with advanced engineering topics, management studies, law and a group project, in which you will get the chance to design and construct a product to meet a real world need. You will also have the opportunity to gain industrial experience through vacation employment.

The programme has been specifically designed to meet the increasing demand from industry for engineers with cross-disciplinary skills, particularly in the fields of robotics, flexible manufacturing, electromechanical power systems and electrical power transmission and distribution systems.

We have excellent relationships with employers, and have our own Careers Hub website. We also run an annual careers fair.

View the 2019/20 programme specification document for this course

View the 2020/21 programme specification document for this course

Accreditation

Our MEng Mechatronic Engineering degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and we are a member of the IET Power Academy bringing opportunities for generous scholarships.

Programme Structure

Students undertake four years of study. Each year there are compulsory modules. However, the degree has been designed to maximise student choice by allowing you to tailor the degree structure to suit your own interests.

This programme can also be offered with a year in industry.

To Apply

All undergraduate applications for Electronics and Computer Science should be made online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

Find out how to apply and get further details about UCAS' website, phone and contact details.

Foundation Year

If you want to study for a degree in Mechatronic Engineering but you did not choose mathematics or physics at A level, our Foundation Year may be of interest. This is a one-year full-time course integrated with a further four-year degree. If you would like to apply for MEng Mechatronic Engineering with Foundation Year (H631) you can find out more about the Foundation Year here.

Key Facts

We have pioneered many of the most important advances in electronics and microelectronics over the past 30 years

We lead the UK for the volume and quality of Electrical and Electronic Engineering research (REF 2014)

97% of our Electrical and Electronic Engineering research outputs are rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2014)

The Guardian University Guide 2019 shows the University of Southampton second in the UK for Electronics and Electrical Engineering

We are ranked second equal for graduate prospects in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the Complete University Guide 2019

Southampton is ranked in the top 100 universities for Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the 2018 QS World Rankings, and top 10 in the UK

We are Europe’s top-ranked university for Telecommunication Engineering – ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2018

We have outstanding experimental research facilities, including our world-class high-voltage laboratory and our £110m interdisciplinary clean room

Rebekah Endersby, MEng Electromechanical (Mechatronic) Engineering

Graduate Rebekah Endersby talks about her exceptional experience studying in Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton.

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirements

For 2020 entry

View 2019 entry requirements

Qualification Grade
GCSE

Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)

 

GCE A-Level

A*AA including grades AA in mathematics and an additional required subject

or

A*A*B including grades A*A* in mathematics and an additional required subject

or

AAAA including mathematics and an additional required subject

 

GCE A-Level with Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: 

AAA  including mathematics (minimum grade A) and an additional required subject (minimum grade A) and grade A in the EPQ

 

GCE A-Level with Contextual offer

We are committed to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a student’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. 

 

 

Students who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme, as follows:

 

AAA including grades AA in mathematics and an additional required subject

 

A- level additional information

Required A-level subjects include mathematics, physics, further mathematics, electronics and computer science. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.  ‘Use of mathematics’ A level is not a substitute for ‘mathematics’ A level. A pass in the science Practical is required where applicable. 

 

Welsh Baccalaureate offer

A*AA including grades AA in mathematics and an additional required subject

or

A*A from two A-levels including mathematics and an additional required subject, and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate

or

A*A*B including grades A*A* in mathematics and an additional required subject

or

A*A* from two A-levels including mathematics and an additional required subject, and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate

Required A-level subjects include mathematics,   physics, further mathematics, electronics and computer science. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.  ‘Use of mathematics’ A level is not a substitute for ‘mathematics’ A level. A pass in the science Practical is required where applicable. 

 

International Baccalaureate Diploma
offer

Pass, with 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level mathematics and 6 at Higher Level physics 

Applications where Higher Level subjects have been studied without the full Diploma, will also be considered on a case by case basis.

 

International Baccalaureate Career Programme (IBCP)
offer

Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer.  Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. 

 

Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

 

Access to HE Diploma offer  

Applicants with an Access to HE Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year

 

 

Irish Leaving Certificate offer (first awarded 2017)

H1 H1 H1 H2 H2 H2, to include mathematics at H1 and physics at H1

 

Irish Leaving Certificate offer (last awarded 2016)

A1 A1 A1 A2 A2 A2 including mathematics at A1 and physics at A1

 

Scottish Qualification offers

Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information. 

Cambridge Pre-U offer

D2, D3, D3 in three Principal subjects including mathematics and physics.

 

Further mathematics may be considered in lieu of physics

Level 3 BTEC (QCF) offer (unreformed)

D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades A*A in A-level mathematics and an additional required A-level subject

or

D* in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades AA in A-level mathematics and an additional required A-level subject

 

We do not accept the BTEC Extended Diploma

 

We do not accept the BTEC Diploma

 

Applicants with a BTEC Extended Diploma or the BTEC Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year

 

Level 3 BTEC (RQF) offer (reformed)

D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades A*A in A-level mathematics and an additional required A-level subject

or

D* in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades AA in A-level mathematics and an additional required A-level subject

 

We do not accept the BTEC National Extended Diploma

 

We do not accept the BTEC National Diploma

 

Applicants with a BTEC National Extended Diploma or the BTEC National Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year

 

Level 3 BTEC additional information

Required A-level subjects include mathematics, physics, further mathematics, electronics and computer science. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.  ‘Use of mathematics’ A level is not a substitute for ‘mathematics’ A level. A pass in the science Practical is required where applicable. 

 

European Baccalaureate offer

85% overall including grade 9/10 in mathematics and grade 9/10 in physics

 

International qualifications

Find a list of accepted international qualifications listed by country 

 

This is a list of the international qualifications that are recognised by the University of Southampton. If you are not sure that your qualifications meet the requirements of this course please contact our Admissions Teams.

 

Non-academic entry requirements

There are no additional requirements

English language requirements

Band B IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in all components

 

For 2019 entry

Qualification Grade
GCSE  GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C or above
 GCE A-level  

A*AA in three A Levels (or equivalent qualifications), including mathematics and physics.

General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted as one of the three A levels.

Alternative Qualifications

We welcome applications from candidates offering qualifications other than A and AS levels (including BTEC Higher National Diploma, European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificate and Scottish Highers). You will be expected to attain an equivalent standard (or higher) to an A level applicant.

 International Qualifications

 

We welcome applications from international students. For information on applying, visit the International Office website.

 

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language, you will be required to pass an approved English test. We normally ask for a score of IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each competency. For information on other accepted English language tests, please visit www.southampton.ac.uk/admissions_language.

 

 

Other Qualifications:

Foundation Year

If you want to study for a degree in Mechatronic Engineering but you did not choose mathematics and physics at A level, our Foundation Year may be of interest to you. The Engineering/Physics/Maths/Geophysics Foundation Year is a one-year full-time course integrated with a further four-year degree course.

Find out more about the Foundation Year.

Mature Applicants

We welcome applications from mature students. If you will be over 21 at the start of your proposed degree programme, you may be eligible for exemption from our normal entry requirements. However, you will be required to provide evidence of having completed recent study (eg Access, Return to Study, Open University foundation courses) and of your capacity to pursue the course.

Selection process:

We select students on the basis of a UCAS application. UCAS code: HHH6 Course title: MEng Mechatronic Engineering Course duration: 4 years

Career Opportunities

Employability is embedded into modules from the first year onwards and right from the first lecture.We explain the degree skills which are being taught throughout the modules and offer a number of optional employability modules. The technical skills you will obtain are in high demand, as are the skills of understanding and analysing problems, together with communicating the results.

We have excellent relationships with employers and our own ECS Careers Hub offers a vital resource. Jevan Bryant, an MEng graduate of Electromechanical Engineering, now works at SELEX Galileo.“The atmosphere in ECS is always collaborative,” he said. “If someone had a problem, within a minute a group of five or six would have gathered round to discuss different solutions.”

Through an extensive blend of networks, mentors, societies and our on-campus startup incubator, we also support aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build their professional enterprise skills. Discover more about enterprise and entrepreneurship opportunities.

ECS careers and employability

Joyce Lewis, Senior Fellow for Partnerships and Business Development, talks about the high profile careers and employability support that ECS students can benefit from through the Careers Hub.

Careers Hub

Learning & Assessment

Students undertaking this programme with a Year in Industry will spend 100% of their year in industry on placement study, and the year will be assessed by 20% practical exam assessment and 80% coursework assessment.

Breakdown of study time and assessment

Proportion of time spent in scheduled learning, teaching and independent study
Learning, teaching and assessment stage1234
Scheduled learning & teaching study33%30%23%19%
Independent study67%70%77%81%
Placement study0%0%0%0%
Proportion of assessment by method
Learning, teaching and assessment stage1234
Written exam assessment52%68%44%15%
Practical exam assessment17%18%0%2%
Coursework assessment31%14%56%83%

Fees & funding

Tuition fees

Course fees for 2017/18 full-time UK and EU undergraduate students are typically £9,250 per year. Tuition fees for international students differ between each course. Most part-time courses cost 50% of the full-time fee.

View the full list of course fees

Funding

Scholarships, bursaries or grants may be available to support you through your course. Funding opportunities available to you are linked to your subject area and/or your country of origin. These can be from the University of Southampton or other sources.

Explore funding opportunities

Costs associated with this course

Students are responsible for meeting the cost of essential textbooks, and of producing such essays, assignments, laboratory reports and dissertations as are required to fulfil the academic requirements for each programme of study.

There will also be further costs for the following, not purchasable from the University:

TypeDescription
Approved CalculatorsCandidates may use calculators in the examination room only as specified by the University and as permitted by the rubric of individual examination papers. The University approved models are Casio FX-570 and Casio FX-85GT Plus. These may be purchased from any source and no longer need to carry the University logo.
StationeryYou will be expected to provide your own day-to-day stationery items, e.g. pens, pencils, notebooks, etc). Any specialist stationery items will be specified under the Additional Costs tab of the relevant module profile.
TextbooksWhere a module specifies core texts these should generally be available on the reserve list in the library. However due to demand, students may prefer to buy their own copies. These can be purchased from any source.

Some modules suggest reading texts as optional background reading. The library may hold copies of such texts, or alternatively you may wish to purchase your own copies. Although not essential reading, you may benefit from the additional reading materials for the module.
Printing and Photocopying CostsIn the majority of cases, coursework such as essays; projects; dissertations is likely to be submitted on line. However, there are some items where it is not possible to submit on line and students will be asked to provide a printed copy. A list of the University printing costs can be found here: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/students/printing-for-students.page.

In some cases you’ll be able to choose modules (which may have different costs associated with that module) which will change the overall cost of a programme to you. Please also ensure you read the section on additional costs in the University’s Fees, Charges and Expenses Regulations in the University Calendar available at www.calendar.soton.ac.uk.

Location

Highfield Campus

Highfield is our main campus and the heart of the University. Set in beautiful green surroundings, it’s easily accessible from the city centre. University Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ.

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