MEng Mechatronics and Robotics
About this course
The MEng (Hons) Mechatronics and Robotics is an undergraduate degree focusing on the integration of mechanical systems, electronics, and intelligent computer-based control. 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 programme includes a compulsory foundation year and offers an optional minimum 30-week professional placement year. The course begins with Year 0, establishing foundations 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, Engineering Mathematics, Materials with Practice, Mechatronics & Robotics Principles, and Electrical and Electronic Principles. Year 2 advances technical knowledge via Stress and Dynamics, Engineering Design Tools, Engineering Simulation, Engineering Mathematics for Mechanical Systems Design, Robotic Digital Control, and Management and Commercialisation. Year 3 concludes the programme with advanced study in Mechatronics, Innovation and Professional Practice, Computational Engineering, Advanced Robotics, Engineering Project, Interdisciplinary Group Project, Life Cycle Management, Model Based Engineering, Robotic Control Design, Advanced Structural Mechanics, and Robotic Systems.
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Entry requirements
For September 2026, this course requires 120–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBB–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DDM) and T Levels (Merit). You’ll find many more listed in the table below. You can use the UCAS calculator to see how your qualifications equate to UCAS tariff points.
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
- Engineering Mathematics
- Materials with Practice
- Mechatronics & Robotics Principles
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Stress and Dynamics
- Engineering Design Tools
- Engineering Simulation
- Engineering Mathematics for Mechanical Systems Design
- Robotic Digital Control
- Management and Commercialisation
- Mechatronics
- Innovation and Professional Practice
- Computational Engineering
- Advanced Robotics
- Engineering Project
- Interdisciplinary Group Project
- Life Cycle Management
- Model Based Engineering
- Robotic Control Design
- Advanced Structural Mechanics
- Robotic Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng Mechatronics and Robotics at Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Is MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng Mechatronics and Robotics at Bournemouth University?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.