MEng Mechatronic Engineering
About this course
MEng (Hons) Mechatronic Engineering is an engineering degree integrating mechanical systems, electronics, and computing to create modern automated solutions. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes a compulsory industrial placement year and an optional year abroad. The first year covers foundational principles through Engineering Mathematics, Introductory Software Development, Analogue and Digital Electronics 1, and Mechanical Systems & Analysis 1 alongside team problem-solving. The second year advances core knowledge via Control Theory & Applications, Analogue and Digital Electronics 2, Mechatronics 1, and Embedded Systems and Microcontrollers. Students may undertake an industrial placement or international academic studies in the third year. The fourth year features options such as Nanotechnology, Communications circuit design, ASICs and digital design, and Mechatronics 2. The final year consolidates advanced learning through Electronic Systems Design alongside options like Microwave and RF Design, Digital Signal Processing, Micro- & Nano-Scale Devices, and an MEng Final Year Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB To include Mathematics and one from GCE A Level Physics, Chemistry, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering or Electronics. Applicants presenting A Level Physics in addition to Mathematics will receive a TWO grade reduction at time of offer ie BBC.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Gained a higher qualification: 7%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 90%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 62%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 31%
- Other qualifications: 2%
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.
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics
- Introductory Software Development
- Analogue and Digital Electronics 1
- Mechanical Systems & Analysis 1
- The Global Engineer
- Fundamentals of Engineering and Technology
- Control Theory & Applications
- Analogue and Digital Electronics 2
- Mechatronics 1
- Embedded Systems and Microcontrollers
- Engineering Programming
- Mechanical Systems and Analysis 2
- Industrial Placement
- International Academic Studies
- Study USA
- Nanotechnology
- Communications circuit design
- ASICs and digital design
- Embedded Systems
- Mechatronics 2
- Academic placement - Augsburg
- VLSI Design
- Automation
- Selected Topics on Digital Communications
- Advanced Control Theory
- Electric Power Systems
- Signal Processing and Data Analysis
- Power Electronics
- Environmental Engineering
- MEMS Materials and System Simulation
- German for International Engineering
- Electronic Systems Design
- MEng Final Year Dissertation
- Microwave and RF Design
- Digital Signal Processing
- Micro- & Nano-Scale Devices
- Frontiers of Engineering and Technology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechatronic Engineering at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £33,000. The £30,500 median after fifteen months is £2,500 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechatronic Engineering at Ulster University 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 Mechatronic Engineering at Ulster University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Mechatronic Engineering at Ulster University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechatronic Engineering at Ulster University 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. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does MEng Mechatronic Engineering at Ulster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Mechatronic Engineering at Ulster University?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.