BEng Mechatronics and Robotics
About this course
BEng (Hons) Mechatronics and Robotics is an undergraduate engineering degree focused on the design and application of intelligent mechanical, electronic, and robotic systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Project Management, Engineering Design, Ethics & Professional Practice, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes a compulsory foundation year and offers an optional professional placement lasting a minimum of 30 weeks. Year 0 covers foundational concepts through Academic Study Skills for Engineering and Technology, Mathematics for Engineering and Technology, Introduction to Engineering Science, Introduction to Computer-Aided Design Tools, and Interdisciplinary Team Project. Year 1 builds core competencies with Engineering Design with Practice, Engineering Principles A, Materials with Practice, Electrical and Electronic Principles, Engineering Mathematics, and Mechatronics & Robotics Principles. Year 2 introduces Stress and Dynamics, Engineering Design Tools, Engineering Simulation, Management and Commercialisation, Engineering Mathematics for Mechanical Systems Design, and Robotic Digital Control. Year 3 advances technical knowledge via Mechatronics, Innovation and Professional Practice, Computational Engineering, and Advanced Robotics, alongside an independent Engineering Project.
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Entry requirements
For September 2026 and September 2027 entry: This course requires 120–128 UCAS tariff points (A-levels grades BBB –ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels in required subjects or equivalent. Required subjects: mathematics and a science or technology subject. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).
What students say
Based on about 59 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Left higher education: 19%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 25%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 30%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Study Skills for Engineering and Technology
- Mathematics for Engineering and Technology
- Introduction to Engineering Science
- Introduction to Computer-Aided Design Tools
- Interdisciplinary Team Project
- Engineering Design with Practice
- Engineering Principles A
- Materials with Practice
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Engineering Mathematics
- Mechatronics & Robotics Principles
- Stress and Dynamics
- Engineering Design Tools
- Engineering Simulation
- Management and Commercialisation
- Engineering Mathematics for Mechanical Systems Design
- Robotic Digital Control
- Mechatronics
- Innovation and Professional Practice
- Computational Engineering
- Advanced Robotics
- Engineering Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechatronics and Robotics at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £44,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechatronics and Robotics at Bournemouth University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechatronics and Robotics at Bournemouth University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Mechatronics and Robotics at Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechatronics and Robotics at Bournemouth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Mechatronics and Robotics at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Mechatronics and Robotics at Bournemouth University?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.