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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering
University of Sheffield
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering course at University of Sheffield.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
including Maths and a science. Science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, Further Maths, Physics, or Technology/
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Sheffield. These students are taking Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A |
| Physics | A |
| Computer Science | B |
| Chemistry | A |
| Further Mathematics | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H361
Here's what University of Sheffield says about its Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering course.
Study the core of mechatronics and robotics - from intelligent system design to control and embedded systems. Turn concepts into creations using 3D CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting and the iForge makerspace.
Bring robots and intelligent machines to life with a degree that combines mechanics, electronics, computing and control.
Informed by world-leading research and designed with industry partners, this course equips you with the skills, creativity and hands-on experience to become a highly employable engineer. You’ll work with industry standard equipment and explore real applications in robotics, industrial control and advanced manufacturing.
In Year 1, you will build a solid foundation in mathematics, computing, electronics and system modelling, while gaining teamwork and project skills.
Year 2 expands into robot principles, mechanics and machine vision alongside control, communications and embedded systems. Apply your knowledge in practical design projects, learning programming and system integration.
In Year 3, you will undertake an advanced project and specialise in one of two specialisations that matches your ambitions:
Mechatronics & Robotics – eg robot design, motion planning, sensor fusion, machine learning. Control – eg digital signal processing, control systems design, machine learning and optimisation. Graduates of this course are highly sought after in sectors such as robotics, aerospace, automotive, energy and advanced manufacturing.
This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institute of Measurement and Control and the Engineering Council UK.
Why study this course?
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Study with the experts: Our academic staff have direct research experience in the robotics industry and specialise in programming, intelligent systems and cybersecurity.
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Learn to use industry standard tech: Thanks to our industry standard facilities including 3D CAD tools, 3D printers and advanced manufacturing technologies.
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Get noticed by future employers: Study modules designed with our industry partners – spanning topics such as robotics and artificial intelligence, industrial control and advanced manufacturing.
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Take your ideas from paper to reality: Work collaboratively with other student engineers to create the most effective robotics with autonomous technology.
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Go on to great things: 90% of graduates from our course are in work or further education 15 months after finishing. Sheffield-trained engineers are now working for companies including Rolls-Royce, Siemens and Airbus.
Source: University of Sheffield
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Department
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (ACSE)
Location
Main Site | Sheffield
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mechatronics and robotics
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Sheffield
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Sheffield students who took the Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
63%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
77%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
87%
high
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
76%
low
Organisation and management
79%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
77%
med
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
95%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
81%
high
Student voice
81%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
74%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Sheffield. These students are taking Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Sheffield graduates who took Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
75%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
35%
Information Technology Professionals
30%
Engineering professionals
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
5%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Sheffield graduates who took Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£30.7k
First year after graduation
£36.9k
Third year after graduation
£42.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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