BEng Mechatronic Engineering with Foundation Year
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechatronic Engineering with Foundation Year, an undergraduate degree integrating mechanical, electronic and software principles for modern engineering applications. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The curriculum incorporates a compulsory foundation year designed for students lacking standard entry requirements, alongside an optional placement year. The foundation year begins with core modules such as Communication and Research, Engineering Investigative Studies, Foundation Mathematics, and Foundations of Engineering. Subsequent stages build fundamental skills through Engineering Computational Skills, Professional Skills and Research Awareness, Engineering Science, Electronic System Fundamentals, Engineering Design, Manufacture and Test, and Materials and Mechanics. Later studies involve advanced compulsory subjects including Dynamic Analysis and Control, Project Quality and Production Management, Electrical Power and Drive Systems, and Digital Signal Processing Applications. Students can also tailor their learning through optional modules covering topics such as Analysis of Materials, Signal Analysis and Control, Engineering Design, Thermofluids, Electrical Energy Conversion, and Manufacturing and Production Systems. The course concludes with a compulsory Final Year Project.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
CC at A Level. 64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. MPP in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Pass at T Level, D or E grade on core. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 64 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 64%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 72%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 55%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 3%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Dynamic Analysis and Control
- Project Quality and Production Management
- Electrical Power and Drive Systems
- Digital Signal Processing Applications
- Final Year Project
- Communication and Research
- Engineering Investigative Studies
- Foundation Mathematics
- Foundations of Engineering
- Engineering Computational Skills
- Professional Skills and Research Awareness
- Engineering Science
- Electronic System Fundamentals
- Engineering Design, Manufacture and Test
- Materials and Mechanics
- Analysis of Materials
- Signal Analysis and Control
- Engineering Design
- Thermofluids
- Electrical Energy Conversion
- Manufacturing and Production Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechatronic Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £41,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechatronic Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechatronic Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Mechatronic Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is CC at A level. The average entrant had 89 UCAS points.
Does BEng Mechatronic Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Mechatronic Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.