BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering
About this course
BEng in Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering, a robotics engineering degree focusing on the design and implementation of intelligent mechanical and electronic systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a major individual project to demonstrate bachelor-level engineering competence under academic supervision. The first year covers core fundamentals through modules such as Group Project and Engineering Skills, Engineering Modelling and Mathematics, System Analysis and Machine Learning, Electric and Magnetic Circuits, and Analogue and Digital Electronics. The second year progresses to applied topics including Industrial and Design Projects, Control and Communication Systems, Applied Engineering Mathematics, Embedded Systems Engineering, Robot Foundations, and Robot Statics and Dynamics. Final-stage studies incorporate compulsory and optional focus areas such as Industrial Automation and Digitalisation, Machine Learning and Optimisation, Robotic Systems, Space Systems and Spacecraft Design, and Digital Signal Processing.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB IB: 34, with 6,5 (in any order) in Higher Level Maths and a science; 33, with 5 in Higher Level Maths an a science, and B in a science-based Extended Essay
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering (H361) at the University of Sheffield for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- 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%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 50%
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 625 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 21%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 17%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Individual Project
- Industrial Automation and Digitalisation
- Machine Learning and Optimisation
- Robotic Systems
- Space Systems and Spacecraft Design
- Digital Signal Processing
- Control Systems Design
- Group Project and Engineering Skills
- Engineering Modelling and Mathematics
- System Analysis and Machine Learning
- Electric and Magnetic Circuits
- Analogue and Digital Electronics
- Industrial and Design Projects
- Control and Communication Systems
- Applied Engineering Mathematics
- Embedded Systems Engineering
- Robot Foundations
- Robot Statics and Dynamics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £41,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £50,000. The £41,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering at University of Sheffield 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 Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering at University of Sheffield?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering at University of Sheffield accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering at University of Sheffield 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 Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering at University of Sheffield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.