MEng Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year)
About this course
MEng in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Engineering, combining mechanical design with robotic systems. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, and Project Management. The programme includes modules on Autonomous Vehicles, Robot Design and Implementation, and Industrial Automation and Mechatronics. Students can apply for an industry placement year and the degree meets the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer registration.
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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 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 12%
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 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Foundation course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
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
- MEng Group Project
- Mechanical Dynamics
- Financial and Strategic Management
- Advanced Digital Signal Processing
- Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
- Advanced Technology Automotive Systems
- Future Networks and Internet of Things
- Advanced Topics in Control of Electromechanical Systems
- Finite Element Analysis
- Image Processing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) at University of Sussex?
The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) at University of Sussex accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does MEng 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 MEng Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) at University of Sussex?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.