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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Gilmorehill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    12 Months

Course summary

The Masters in Mechatronics is a fusion of mechanical, electrical, electronic and control engineering. Modern industry depends for its success in global markets on its ability to integrate these subjects into both the manufacturing process and innovative products and systems. The School of Engineering has extensive contacts with industrial partners who contribute to several of their taught courses through active teaching, curriculum development and panel discussion. Recent contributors in the area of Mechanical Engineering include Babcock, Howdens and Terex. You will learn how to apply design synthesis and analysis techniques within a coherent range of subjects in mechatronic engineering. You will learn how to utilise specific software tools to support mechatronic system synthesis and analysis activity, and professionally plan, report and present the results of multidisciplinary project activity. The school has an Athena Swan Silver Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all. This programme is in the process of gaining reaccreditation with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.Career opportunities include manufacturing production systems system design and manufacture product engineering and manufacture. Graduates of this programme have gone on to positions such as Senior Software Engineer.

Application deadline

21/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 2,873month

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

University information

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University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    Gilmorehill (Main) Campus, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

A wide range of international scholarships are available, including Global Excellence scholarships.
Meet students from across the university with over 350 clubs and societies available – ranging from international student societies to the Baking Society.
Pre-sessional English language provision is available before starting university, with English language support options for the duration of study.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    8th out of 71 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    205 93%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    2nd

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.80 70%

    68th

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