MEng Mechatronic Engineering (Study Abroad)
About this course
MEng Hons in Mechatronic Engineering (Study Abroad), a mechanical engineering and electrical and electronic engineering degree focused on the integration of mechanical, electronic and computer engineering systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The five-year degree includes a shared first year with all engineering students and incorporates a year spent studying abroad at an approved international partner university during the fourth year. The first year covers foundational principles through Applied Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Skills, Engineering Systems, Engineering Thermofluids, and Fundamental Engineering Mathematics. Year 2 introduces specialisation with compulsory modules such as Control and Robotics, Digital Electronics and Software, Electrical Circuits and Analogue Electronics, Engineering Mechanics, Machine Design, and Power Engineering. The third year advances into specialized study with modules including Dynamic Systems, Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship, Engineering Project, and Mechatronic Systems and Automation, alongside optional modules like Digital Signal Processing and Power Electronics and Applications. The final fifth year involves core advanced study through Control and Machine Learning, Individual Project, Industrial Consultancy, and Mechatronics and Control Engineering, with further specialisation available via optional modules including Advanced Embedded Systems and Electric Vehicles.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Mathematics and a physical science subject, for example, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Design & Technology or Further Mathematics. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including either: 1. Mathematics HL grade 6 (either pathway) plus grad 6 in a HL Physical Science 2. Mathematics HL grade 6 (either pathway) plus grade 6 in two SL Physical Sciences 3. Mathematics SL grade 7 (analysis and approaches) plus grade 6 in a HL Physical Science Acceptable physical science subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Design Technology.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 78%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 62%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 38%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 11%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Skills
- Engineering Systems
- Engineering Thermofluids
- Fundamental Engineering Mathematics
- Control and Robotics
- Digital Electronics and Software
- Electrical Circuits and Analogue Electronics
- Engineering Mechanics
- Machine Design
- Power Engineering
- Dynamic Systems
- Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship
- Engineering Project
- Mechatronic Systems and Automation
- Digital Signal Processing
- Power Electronics and Applications
- Study Abroad
- Control and Machine Learning
- Individual Project
- Industrial Consultancy
- Mechatronics and Control Engineering
- Advanced Embedded Systems
- Electric Vehicles
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechatronic Engineering (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £46,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechatronic Engineering (Study Abroad) at Lancaster 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 Mechatronic Engineering (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Mechatronic Engineering (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Does MEng Mechatronic Engineering (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Mechatronic Engineering (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.