BEng Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (Industrial)
About this course
BEng in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (Industrial), a robotics engineering degree focused on the integration of mechanical, electronic and software disciplines. Core topics include Systems Design, Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year curriculum includes a paid industrial placement year with partner organisations such as Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems. The first year introduces core technical principles through modules such as Circuit Analysis and Design, Mechanics for Mechatronics and Robotics, and Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers. The second year progresses to practical application through modules including Electronic Circuit and Systems Design, Machine Learning, and Embedded Systems Project. The final year delivers advanced compulsory study via modules such as Assistive robotic exoskeletons, Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, and an Individual Engineering Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB BTEC: D*DD (RQF) with Distinctions in all Mathematics units including Maths and Further Maths (and/ or other appropriate maths units) plus a diagnostic Maths test. Some units may be optional on your BTEC but are required by the Faculty. Please contact us for further information. IB: 17 points at Higher Level to include 5 in HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or 6 in HL Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation
What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 16%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 26%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 16%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Circuit Analysis and Design
- Computational Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Mechanics for Mechatronics and Robotics
- Foundations in Mechatronics and Robotics
- Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers
- Introduction to Engineering Mathematics
- Electronic Circuit and Systems Design
- Machine Learning
- Power Electronics
- Embedded Systems Project
- Integrated Design and Manufacture for Mechatronics and Robotics
- Assistive robotic exoskeletons
- Miniature robots for in-pipe inspection and maintenance
- Speech and gesture recognition in collaborative robotics
- Wearable sensing, learning and robotics for healthcare
- Soft and continuum robotics for medical/surgical applications
- Electric Machines
- Artificial Intelligence
- Control Systems
- Individual Engineering Project
- Electric Power Systems
- Professional Studies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £48,000. The £38,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds 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 Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds?
88% 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 Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 169 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
How many students continue on BEng Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.