BEng Mechatronic Engineering | Electronics and Computer Science

Overview

Mechatronic engineering meets the increasing demand from industry for engineers with cross-disciplinary skills in the fields of robotics, flexible manufacturing, electromechanical power systems and electrical power transmission and distribution systems.

You will investigate the problems of combining electrical and mechanical components into electromechanical devices or systems such as micro-machines, electric vehicles and powerful industrial robots.

Project work begins in the first year and continues with design and build tasks in every year of your degree. You will get the chance to exercise your creative talent, deploy your skills and exploit the knowledge gained to design electromechanical devices.

Key areas of study include:

theoretical and computational aspects of electromagnetism
robotics, communications and control
mechanics and engineering design

Students are eligible for funding under the Power Academy Scheme.

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 BEng 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 three 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.

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 three-year degree. If you would like to apply for BEng Mechatronic Engineering with Foundation Year (H360) 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

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	AAA including grades AA in mathematics and an additional required subject or AAB including grades AA in 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: AAB 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: AAB including grades AA in mathematics and an additional required subject
A-level additional information	Required A-level subjects include mathematics, physics, further mathematics and electronics. 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 physics Practical is required where applicable.
Welsh Baccalaureate offer	AAA including grades AA in mathematics and an additional required subject or AA from two A-levels including mathematics and an additional required subject, and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate or AAB 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 B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate
International Baccalaureate Diploma offer	Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level mathematics and 6 at Higher Level physics
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 H2 H2 H2 H2 including mathematics at H1 and physics at H1
Irish Leaving Certificate offer (last awarded 2016)	A1 A1 A2 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	D3, D3, D3 in three Principal subjects including mathematics and physics.
Level 3 BTEC (QCF) offer (unreformed)	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 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 and electronics. 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 physics Practical is required where applicable.
European Baccalaureate offer	85% overall including grade 8.5/10 in mathematics and grade 8.5/10 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.
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	AAA in three A Levels (or equivalent qualifications), including mathematics and physics. In some cases, physics may be substituted by further mathematics or electronics. 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 three-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: HH36 Course title: BEng Mechatronic Engineering Course duration: 3 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.

What ECS students say

Electronics and Computer Science students talk about their plans for the future.

Learning & Assessment

Breakdown of study time and assessment

Proportion of time spent in scheduled learning, teaching and independent study
Learning, teaching and assessment stage	1	2	3
Scheduled learning & teaching study	33%	30%	23%
Independent study	67%	70%	77%
Placement study	0%	0%	0%

Proportion of assessment by method
Learning, teaching and assessment stage	1	2	3
Written exam assessment	52%	68%	44%
Practical exam assessment	17%	18%	0%
Coursework assessment	31%	14%	56%

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.

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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:

Type	Description
Approved Calculators	Candidates 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.
Stationery	You 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.
Textbooks	Where 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 Costs	In 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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