BEng Mechatronics
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Engineering, focusing on electronics, control systems, and mechatronics. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, and Control Systems. An optional industry placement year is available between the second and final year. The course concludes with an individual research project integrating knowledge across the programme.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC to BBC to include a Grade B in Maths IB: 29 points overall to include a Higher Level in Maths.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 68%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 40%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computing and Programming for Engineers
- Design Challenge for Engineers
- Electrical and Electronic Technology
- Engineering Mechanics
- Materials and Methods of Manufacture
- Mathematical Skills for Engineers
- Thermofluids
- Control Systems
- Data Modelling and Simulation
- Digital Systems And Analog Electronics
- Electrical Power and Machines
- Industrial Engineering
- Innovation Project
- Mechatronics Systems
- Solid Body Mechanics
- Engineering Year in Industry
- Study Abroad – SEPS
- Building Automation Systems
- Energy Systems and Conversion
- Individual Project (Bachelors)
- Industrial Automation
- Robotics and Automation
- Signal Processing and System Identification
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechatronics at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £45,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechatronics at University of Lincoln 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 at University of Lincoln?
68% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Mechatronics at University of Lincoln?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechatronics at University of Lincoln accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
Does BEng Mechatronics at University of Lincoln include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Mechatronics at University of Lincoln?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.