BEng Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year)
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, and Project Management. The course spans four years with an optional industry placement year, supported by the Department. A named Individual Project forms part of the final year.
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What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 68%
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 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 37%
- South East: 40%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 35%
- Other HE qualification: 50%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Electrical Circuits & Devices
- Engineering Maths 1A
- Materials and Manufacturing Processes
- Programming for Engineers
- Engineering Maths 1B
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Thermodynamics
- Technical Drawing and Computer Aided Design
- Global Design Challenge
- Industry Ready: Mastering the Placement Application Process
- Electrical Machines & Power Electronics
- Engineering Fluid Mechanics
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Principles and Applications of Strength of Materials
- Embedded Systems
- Industrial Automation and Mechatronics
- Professional and Managerial Skills
- Systems Analysis and Control
- Individual Project
- Business and Project Management
- Control Engineering
- Design of Mechanisms and Machines
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Robot Design and Implementation
- Sustainability in Engineering
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £49,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) at University of Sussex do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) at University of Sussex?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) at University of Sussex?
The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) at University of Sussex accredited?
Yes. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Does BEng Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) at University of Sussex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) at University of Sussex?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.