MEng Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering, a robotics engineering and electrical and electronic engineering degree exploring autonomous systems, industrial automation, and advanced mechatronic technologies. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum satisfies the educational requirements for later professional registration as a Chartered Engineer. The first year covers core mathematical methods, linear electrical circuits, software programming in an engineering context, electronic logic, and mechanical systems through modules such as Core Mathematics, Circuit Analysis, Programming and Software Engineering, and Digital Systems. The second year introduces advanced mathematical techniques, industrial robot architectures, analogue and digital electronic circuits, dynamic systems control, and robotic manipulators via modules including Advanced Mathematics, Robotic Systems Technology, Electronics, Control System Design, and Foundations of Robotics. The third year shifts focus to advanced systems management, state space control techniques, and an individual project through modules like Engineering Systems and Management, State Control Systems, and Individual Project, alongside optional choices such as Machine Learning and AI for Engineering, Manufacturing Automation and Control, and Mechatronics and Instrumentation. The final stages offer extensive options spanning research or industry-based team projects, advanced mechatronics, robotic applications in sport and healthcare, industrial machine vision, and statistical machine learning.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Maths and either Computing, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths or Physics. IB: 37 (6,6,6 HL) including HL Maths and either Computer Science or Physics at HL. BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*D*D* in a relevant subject plus A level Maths at Grade A. Grades DD in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering plus Grades AA from two A levels. Grade D in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grades AA from two A levels. A level subjects: All offers include Maths and either Computing, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths or Physics. Preferred BTEC: Computing, Electrical/Electronic or Engineering.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 40%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 21%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 16%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 8%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) 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
- Core Mathematics
- Circuit Analysis
- Programming and Software Engineering
- Digital Systems
- Dynamic Systems Analysis
- Applied Engineering
- Advanced Mathematics
- Robotic Systems Technology
- Electronics
- Control System Design
- Foundations of Robotics
- Project Design and Management
- Engineering Systems and Management
- State Control Systems
- Individual Project
- Machine Learning and AI for Engineering
- Horizon Technologies for Sport and Health
- Manufacturing Automation and Control
- Mechatronics and Instrumentation
- Engineering Research Challenge Team Project
- Industry Based Engineering Team Project
- Robotic Applications in Sport and Healthcare
- Advanced Mechatronics and Test Engineering
- Consultancy and Professional Practice
- Industry 5.0 and Robotic Challenges
- Advanced Digital and IoT Communication Technologies
- Advanced Methods for Control
- Digital and Data Engineering
- Acoustic Signal Processing
- Project Management for Engineers
- Statistical Methods and Machine Learning
- Industrial Machine Vision with AI
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £49,500. The £41,000 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering at Loughborough 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 Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering at Loughborough University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Is MEng Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering at Loughborough University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) 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.
How many students continue on MEng Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering at Loughborough University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.