MEng Mechatronics and Robotic Systems with a Year Abroad
About this course
The MEng (Hons) in Mechatronics and Robotic Systems with a Year Abroad is a five-year degree centred on mechanical, electrical, electronic, and computing technologies. Core topics include Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, and Project Management. The curriculum incorporates a compulsory year abroad and culminates in both individual and group MEng projects. The first year establishes engineering foundations through compulsory modules such as ENGINEERING IN PRACTICE, SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES 1, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS & SYSTEMS, ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS, and DIGITAL & INTEGRATED ELECTRONICS DESIGN. The second year progresses to APPLIED ELECTRONIC SKILLS AND ENGINEERING PRACTICE, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS & POWER SYSTEMS, ROBOTIC SYSTEMS, SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS, ROBOTIC SYSTEMS II, DIGITAL ELECTRONICS & MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS, and CONTROL SYSTEMS. The third year is spent abroad completing ENGINEERING YEAR ABROAD 1 (EX1) (EXCH EX1) and ENGINEERING YEAR ABROAD 2 (EX2) (EXCH EX2). The fourth year features MENG PROJECT and INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS & AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY. The final fifth year includes MENG GROUP PROJECT (EEE), RESEARCH SKILLS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT, LOW POWER COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE, MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS, and THE INTERNET OF THINGS: ARCHITECTURE AND APPLICATIONS, alongside optional modules like PHOTONICS AND OPTICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS and ADVANCED SIGNAL PROCESSING.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall and no score less than 4 and including 5 in HL Mathematics and 5 in a second HL science subject, or pass the IB Diploma with 6,5,5 in three Higher Level subjects, including HL Mathematics and a second HL science subject. BTEC: Distinction* in BTEC (any subject) plus AB in A Levels.; D*D in a relevant BTEC considered alongside grade B in A level Mathematics.; D*D*D in a relevant Diploma, including Distinction in ‘Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians’ unit. Students will also be required to take an online Mathematics assessment, please contact the University for further information.
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
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: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 50%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Design occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 86%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 81%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 62%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 48%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 10%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 64%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 32%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- ENGINEERING IN PRACTICE
- SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES 1
- ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS & SYSTEMS
- ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
- DIGITAL & INTEGRATED ELECTRONICS DESIGN
- APPLIED ELECTRONIC SKILLS AND ENGINEERING PRACTICE
- ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS & POWER SYSTEMS
- ROBOTIC SYSTEMS
- SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS
- ROBOTIC SYSTEMS II
- DIGITAL ELECTRONICS & MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS
- CONTROL SYSTEMS
- ENGINEERING YEAR ABROAD 1 (EX1) (EXCH EX1)
- ENGINEERING YEAR ABROAD 2 (EX2) (EXCH EX2)
- MENG PROJECT
- INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS & AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY
- MENG GROUP PROJECT (EEE)
- RESEARCH SKILLS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- LOW POWER COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
- MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS
- THE INTERNET OF THINGS: ARCHITECTURE AND APPLICATIONS
- PHOTONICS AND OPTICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
- ADVANCED SIGNAL PROCESSING
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechatronics and Robotic Systems with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £45,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechatronics and Robotic Systems with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Mechatronics and Robotic Systems with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Mechatronics and Robotic Systems with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechatronics and Robotic Systems with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool 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.
Does MEng Mechatronics and Robotic Systems with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Mechatronics and Robotic Systems with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.