BEng Mechatronics Engineering (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BEng(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering (with Foundation Year), a mechatronics engineering degree combining mechanical, electronic, robotic and computer engineering principles over four years full-time with a compulsory foundation year and an optional placement year. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a final-year engineering project and group design work. Year 0 focuses on foundational principles through Engineering Experimentation, Foundation Group Project, Foundation Mechanics, Foundation Mathematics: Algebra and Calculus, and Introduction to Mechatronics. Year 1 builds technical grounding with Engineering Practice 1, Mathematical Modelling for Electronics and Robotics, Practical Electronics, Programming for Engineers, and Fundamental Mechatronics Principles. Year 2 develops core industrial competencies via Engineering Practice 2, Engineering Research, Microcontroller Applications Group Lab, Industrial Data Analytics, Digital Manufacturing and Industry, and Industrial Internet of Things. Year 3 consolidates advanced study through Engineering Project, Group Design and Integration Project, Professionalism for Engineers, Applied Artificial Intelligence, and Biomechatronics. Optional modules in the final year allow specialisation in Smart Factory Modelling and Simulation, Industrial Systems Validation, and Digital Signal Processing.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 80 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language requirements section. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
What students say
Based on about 49 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 56%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 280 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 8%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 60%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 83%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Foundation course: 10%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Experimentation
- Foundation Group Project
- Foundation Mechanics
- Foundation Mathematics: Algebra and Calculus
- Introduction to Mechatronics
- Engineering Practice 1
- Mathematical Modelling for Electronics and Robotics
- Practical Electronics
- Programming for Engineers
- Fundamental Mechatronics Principles
- Engineering Practice 2
- Engineering Research
- Microcontroller Applications Group Lab
- Industrial Data Analytics
- Digital Manufacturing and Industry
- Industrial Internet of Things
- Engineering Project
- Group Design and Integration Project
- Professionalism for Engineers
- Applied Artificial Intelligence
- Biomechatronics
- Smart Factory Modelling and Simulation
- Industrial Systems Validation
- Digital Signal Processing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechatronics Engineering (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £44,500. The £37,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechatronics Engineering (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechatronics Engineering (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Mechatronics Engineering (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
Does BEng Mechatronics Engineering (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Mechatronics Engineering (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.