Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
About this course
An MEng, BEng in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering, an engineering degree combining electronics, mechanical design, and computing for automated systems. Core topics include Systems Design, Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can optionally undertake an industrial placement year or a period of study abroad. The first year covers fundamentals through modules such as Circuit Analysis and Design, Mechanics for Mechatronics and Robotics, and Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers. The second year progresses to electronic systems and software with Machine Learning, Power Electronics, and Embedded Systems Project. The third year deepens technical study via Control Systems, Electric Machines, and an Individual Engineering Project. The fourth year concludes the integrated masters study with advanced practical work including an Autonomous search-and-rescue robot, Quadrocopter surveillance drone, and a Team Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA 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: 18 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 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Unemployed: 30%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 50%
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- 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
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 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
- Electric Machines
- Artificial Intelligence
- Control Systems
- Individual Engineering Project
- Electric Power Systems
- Professional Studies
- Autonomous search-and-rescue robot
- Quadrocopter surveillance drone
- Multiple antenna transmission and OFDMA for WiMax
- Surgical inspection robot
- Assistive exoskeletons
- Modern Industry Practice
- Team Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering 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 Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering at University of Leeds do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering at University of Leeds?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Is Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering 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).
Does Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering at University of Leeds?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.