University of Lancashire

BEng Mechatronics Intelligent Machines Top Up

University of Lancashire

Course overview

The BEng Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines (Top-Up) at the University of Lancashire (ULan) is for students who already have an HND, foundation degree or similar award in a related subject. The top-up year builds on prior study and gives the final honours degree. The course focuses on combining mechanics, electronics and software to create smart machines and systems. Students study sensors, control systems, robotics, embedded programming and industrial automation. The aim is to help students design, test and improve intelligent machines used in factories, vehicles and research.

This one-year top-up is taught at the Preston campus. Modules mix design work, lab time and applied theory. Topics often include advanced control, mechatronic systems design, sensors and actuators, robotics, machine learning basics for control, and a final honours project. The course aims to mirror real engineering tasks so students gain workplace skills. Projects may use the Engineering Innovation Centre workshops, rapid prototyping tools and control labs. Students learn through lectures, lab sessions, workshops and supervised projects. Much time is spent on hands-on work with hardware, controllers and software. Assessment methods include written reports, lab reports, design and build projects, code demos, presentations and the final project.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants should hold a relevant HND, foundation degree, or other recognised Level 5 qualification in mechatronics, engineering, electronics, robotics or similar. Typical offers ask for good performance at Level 5 and evidence of practical skills. 

 

English Proficiency:

  • International students must meet English language standards with an IELTS overall score of 6.0 and no section below 5.5 or equivalent.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    20% reduction in tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Chevening - UK Government Scholarship

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of BEng Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines (Top-Up) from the University of Lancashire can work as:

  • Mechatronics Engineer

  • Robotics Engineer

  • Control Systems Engineer

  • Test and Validation Engineer

  • Industrial Systems Integrator

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students studying BEng Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines (Top-Up) at the University of Lancashire is £18,750 per year.

Admission

Applicants for the University of Lancashire BEng Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines (with Foundation Year) course can apply through UCAS. If you need assistance, please reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.

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