BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering
About this course
BEng (Honours) in Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering, an engineering degree focused on the design and integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components for automated systems and robotics. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes an optional placement year and an optional foundation year. The first year covers fundamental principles through Engineering Principles, Fundamentals Of Analogue & Digital Electronics, Maths And Computational Methods, and Professional Engineering Practice. The second year progresses to Analogue And Digital Electronic Design, Control & Automation For Mechatronics, Industrial Group Embedded System Project, and Mechanical Concepts & Mechatronics Systems Applications. The final year involves advanced study and implementation through Advanced Robotics, Automation, Machine Vision, And Sensor Fusion, Artificial Intelligence And The Internet Of Things, Project: Implementation, and Project: Management And Scoping.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112-120 A level: BBC-BBB at A Level including relevant subjects. BTEC: DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject. T level: Merit overall from a T level qualification - including at least a grade B from Core and must be an engineering T level, excluding Design and development for engineering and manufacturing.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 62%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 58%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 65%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 380 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 41%
- East Midlands: 19%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 2%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Principles
- Fundamentals Of Analogue & Digital Electronics
- Maths And Computational Methods
- Professional Engineering Practice
- Analogue And Digital Electronic Design
- Control & Automation For Mechatronics
- Industrial Group Embedded System Project
- Mechanical Concepts & Mechatronics Systems Applications
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Advanced Robotics, Automation, Machine Vision, And Sensor Fusion
- Artificial Intelligence And The Internet Of Things
- Project: Implementation
- Project: Management And Scoping
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £44,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering at Sheffield Hallam 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 BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University?
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 Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Does BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.