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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year)
University of Sussex
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) course at University of Sussex.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
A-levels must include Mathematics. You should have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £26,250 per year |
| International | £26,250 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H3F3
Here's what University of Sussex says about its Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) course.
87.9% of our research outputs in Engineering were assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
About the course
The Master of Engineering (MEng) degree lets you specialise your degree with a range of options and provides you with the educational requirements needed to become a Chartered Engineer. On this course, you'll have the opportunity to:
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develop specialised expertise in the field of robotics
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gain skills in mechanical engineering.
This combination will make you highly employable in various industries – from designing and developing robots, to working on autonomous vehicles, automation, mechatronics, automotive, aerospace and renewable energy projects. You’ll also have the chance to apply for a placement to get work experience in industry, while still being supported by the Department at Sussex.
Our teaching is based on our cutting-edge research in robotics, dynamics and control, sensors and flexible electronics. You’ll study in our state-of-the-art laboratories. There’s a new environment for:
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constructing robots
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programming embedded systems to control robots
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using cutting-edge computer design and modelling facilities.
You’ll have access to our flexible manufacturing system, industrial robotic manipulator, humanoid robots, a fleet of drones and autonomous vehicles.
To ensure your success at Sussex, you’ll be supported by a dedicated academic adviser throughout your time with us. You’ll also benefit from a team of student mentors who are here to assist you on your academic journey. When you graduate, you’ll have the practical skills, knowledge and confidence to start your career.
Location
Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
About the University of Sussex
Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.
Course details
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
Engineering and Design
Location
Main Site | Brighton
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Mechatronics and robotics
• Mechanical engineering
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
See the modules you will study by year by going to the ‘visit our course page’ link at the bottom of the page.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) course at University of Sussex features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
81%
med
Teaching on my course
81%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
86%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
65%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
77%
med
Learning opportunities
77%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
med
Assessment and feedback
69%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
70%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
58%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
54%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
76%
med
Academic support
82%
med
Academic support
82%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
med
Organisation and management
83%
high
Organisation and management
83%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
86%
high
Learning resources
84%
med
Learning resources
84%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
79%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
75%
high
Student voice
75%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
82%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
68%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
98%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
69%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
79%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
72%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
67%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
high
Assessment and feedback
84%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
high
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
81%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
high
Organisation and management
80%
high
Organisation and management
80%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
high
How well organised is your course?
71%
med
Learning resources
81%
med
Learning resources
81%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
81%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
75%
low
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
69%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
80%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
low
Student information
The Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) course at University of Sussex features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Sussex graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
55%
Engineering professionals
10%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Design occupations
5%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics
95%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
80%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
65%
Engineering professionals
10%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Engineering professionals
20%
Design occupations
15%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
10%
Information Technology Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Sussex graduates who took Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.3k
First year after graduation
£32.3k
Third year after graduation
£37.6k
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 Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year).
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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