BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering with a Foundation Year
About this course
BEng in Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering with a Foundation Year, a robotics engineering degree focused on mechanical, electronic and computing principles. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling. The course begins with a foundation year designed to build essential academic skills before progressing to degree-level study. The first year introduces foundational principles through Introduction to Engineering and Further Foundation Mathematics. Optional modules such as Foundations of Physics with Computing, Foundations of Physics, Core Foundation Mathematics, and Foundation Core and Enhanced Mathematics allow students to tailor their preparation according to their background.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 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.
- 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 a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Engineering
- Further Foundation Mathematics
- Foundations of Physics with Computing
- Foundations of Physics
- Core Foundation Mathematics
- Foundation Core and Enhanced Mathematics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering with a Foundation Year 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 with a Foundation Year 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 with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
88% 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 with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield 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. 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 a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering with a Foundation Year 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 with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.