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Mechatronic Systems (Including Placement Year) - BEng (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


The BEng (Hons) Mechatronic Systems is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.

You’ll build a strong foundation in electronics, computer engineering and robotics, as well as the skills and tools to develop and test your own mechatronic systems.


WHY THIS COURSE

The BEng (Hons) Mechatronic Systems gives you the theory and practical knowledge to understand – and create – mechatronic systems that make a real impact on the world. You’ll learn about engineering processes, product design, and the use of digital and computer-aided (CAD) software.You’ll learn from active computer scientists and engineers whose work and teaching are driven by creativity and imagination as well as technical excellence. Discover which areas you’re interested in exploring further such as assistive technologies, computer games, artificial intelligence, evolutionary computation, Big Data or robotics.You’ll also be able to undertake a project or product development specified by a member of academic staff or a partner company.Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings.You’ll graduate as a creative, experimental and focused engineer ready to explore further how electronics can impact the world around you.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 20,040per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Electrical & Electronic Engineering

    48th out of 71 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    100 45%

    60th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    41st

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    47th

    30

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