Mechatronics (Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science) (MSc)
University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton
Course overview
This Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science master’s in mechatronics combines electrical, mechanical and computer engineering. You’ll learn to design and build using advanced electrical systems. Our master’s courses combine traditional aspects of mechanical engineering with specialisms from other areas, so you can adapt your study to your career plans.
Our international centre for research and teaching has a global reputation. Our MSc Mechatronics master’s degree is for you if you studied engineering, maths or physical sciences, and want to specialise in mechatronics. On this course you’ll learn the fundamental science, methods, analysis and engineering applications to start a career in mechatronic engineering.
You’ll have the opportunity to design robots and build machines as part of your study. You’ll learn about mechanical engineering, electrical systems and control. As part of this MSc in mechatronics, you’ll select optional modules on topics like robotics and automotive propulsio
Key highlights
- Combines electrical, mechanical and computer engineering in one programme
- Opportunity to design robots and build machines during study
- Covers mechanical engineering, electrical systems and control
- Optional modules include robotics and automotive propulsion
- Adaptable specialisms let you tailor study to career plans
- Taught within an international research and teaching centre
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — You’ll need a 2:1 degree in one of the following subjects: mechatronics electrical or electronics engineering aerospace engineering mechanical engineering automotive engineering You must also have a 2:1 score in two modu…
Scholarships
Biological Sciences Global Impact Scholarship
Scholarships of £5,000 and £3,000 off tuition fees are available to international students studying an eligible postgraduate master’s in biological sciences.
Chevening Scholarships
Environmental and Life Sciences Global Impact Scholarship
£5000 is available to international students studying for a MSc in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing.
Up to £5,000Geography and Environmental Science Global Impact Scholarship
Scholarships of £5,000 and £3,000 off tuition fees are available to international students studying an eligible postgraduate master’s in geography and environmental science.
Global Excellence Scholarship
The £3,000 is available as a tuition fee reduction on the first year of study.?
Up to £3,000Health Sciences Global Impact Scholarship
Scholarships of £5,000 and £3,000 off tuition fees are available to international students studying an eligible postgraduate master’s in health sciences. The scholarship will apply to the first year of study.
Medical Technology, Innovation and Design Master’s Scholarship
£3000 is available to international students studying MSc Medical Technology, Innovation and Design.
Up to £3,000Nursing Global Impact Scholarship
Scholarships of £5,000 and £3,000 off tuition fees are available to international students studying an eligible postgraduate master’s in nursing. The scholarship will apply to the first year of study.
Ocean and Earth Science Global Impact Scholarship
Scholarships of £5,000 and £3,000 off tuition fees are available to international students.
Presidential Bursaries
The scholarship funds the difference between UK and international level tuition fees.
Southampton Ageing and Gerontology Talent Scholarship
Two scholarships of £5,000 are available to UK and international students applying to study an eligible postgraduate Ageing and Gerontology programme in 2026.
Up to £5,000Southampton Business School (MBA) Excellence International Scholarship
Scholarships are available for 3 different amounts: £13,000, £10,000, £7,000.
Southampton Business School (MBA) Future Leader Scholarship
Five scholarships of £15,000 are available to UK and international students studying Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Up to £15,000Southampton Business School (MSc) Dean Scholarship (International)
If you have a 1st or an equivalent qualification in your undergraduate studies you will get £9,000.
Southampton Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Postgraduate International Scholarship
£3000 is available to international students studying an eligible postgraduate master’s in chemistry.
Up to £3,000Southampton Economic, Social and Political Sciences Postgraduate International Scholarship
£3000 is available to international students studying an eligible postgraduate master’s in economic, social and political sciences.
Up to £3,000Southampton Education Civic Scholarship
Southampton Education Postgraduate International Scholarship
£3000 is available to international students studying an eligible postgraduate master’s in education.
Up to £3,000Southampton Engineering Deans Postgraduate International Scholarship
£5000 is available to international students studying an eligible postgraduate master’s in engineering.
Up to £5,000Southampton Faculty of Medicine PGT Talent Scholarship
Three scholarships of £6,000 off tuition fees are available to UK and international students studying an eligible postgraduate masters’ within the Faculty of Medicine in 2026.
Up to £6,000Southampton Law Postgraduate International Scholarship
£3,000 is available to international students studying an eligible postgraduate master’s in law.
Up to £3,000Southampton MA Holocaust Scholarships
2 Sayers Family scholarships of £2,000 are available to students applying for the MA Holocaust: History, Experience, Heritage in 2026.
Southampton Mathematics Postgraduate International Scholarship
£3000 is available to international students studying an eligible postgraduate master’s in mathematics.
Up to £3,000Southampton Medicine Postgraduate International Scholarship
£3,000 is available to international students studying an eligible postgraduate master’s in medicine.
Up to £3,000Southampton Photonics Impact Scholarship
There are up to 3 scholarships available to international students applying to study MSc Optical Engineering. If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get up to £15,000 off your tuition fees.
Up to £15,000Southampton Psychology Postgraduate International Scholarship
Scholarships of £5,000 and £3,000 off tuition fees are available to international students studying an eligible postgraduate master’s in psychology.
Southampton Social Statistics and Demography Chris Skinner Postgraduate International Scholarship
Two scholarships of £5,000 are available to international students studying for an eligible master’s degree in social statistics and demography.
Up to £5,000Southampton Sociology and Criminology Postgraduate International Scholarship
2 scholarships of £5,000 off tuition fees are available to international students.
Up to £5,000Southampton Teachers' Postgraduate Scholarship
We'll issue the 10% discount as a tuition fee reduction on both years of part-time study. For 2025 entry, the 10% discount for year 1 will be £462.50.
Up to 10% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Mechatronics engineer
- Robotics engineer
- Control systems engineer
- Automation engineer
- Electromechanical design engineer
- Automotive systems engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,000 per year | International: £35,000 per year
Admission
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