University of Lancashire

BEng Mechatronics Intelligent Machines with Foundation Year

University of Lancashire

Course overview

The BEng Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines (with Foundation Year) at the University of  Lancashire is a four-year undergraduate degree at the University of  Lancashire (ULan). The foundation entry route is designed for students who do not yet meet standard entry requirements. It provides the stepping stone into the honours degree. Students learn how intelligent machines are made, how sensors work, how control systems drive motors and how software interacts with hardware. The aim is to prepare graduates for modern engineering roles in automation, robotics, intelligent systems and smart industry.

This course is taught on the Preston campus. In year one (foundation year), students cover basic mathematics, physics, computing, engineering drawing and introduction to mechatronics. In years two to four, students study modules such as sensors and actuators, embedded systems, control theory, robotics and intelligent machines. The programme uses ULan’s engineering labs and the Engineering Innovation Centre. Learning methods include lectures, workshops, labs, tutorials, group work and project work. Students spend time building prototypes, writing control code and testing systems. Assessment is done through exams, lab reports, design assignments, programming tasks and the final honours project.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • For the foundation year, applicants usually need 64 UCAS points from A-levels, BTEC or equivalent qualifications.

  • Applicants must also have passes in Mathematics and English (GCSE C/4 or equivalent).

 

English Proficiency:

  • For international students, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 is usually required.

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 (with Foundation Year) from the University of Lancashire can take on roles across engineering, automation and robotics. Possible job titles include:

  • Control Systems Engineer

  • Embedded Systems Developer

  • Automation Engineer

  • Systems Integration Engineer

  • Maintenance Engineer for Smart Systems

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students studying BEng Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines (with Foundation Year) in the University of  Lancashire is £18,750 per year.

Admission

Applicants for the University of Central 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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