University of Sussex

MEng Robotic and Mechatronic Engineering

University of Sussex

Course overview

The Master of Engineering (MEng) programme focuses on developing skills in robotics and mechatronics, with a focus on topics such as mechatronics, autonomous vehicles, embedded systems, and control engineering. Students will learn theoretical aspects, develop hands-on experience in laboratories, and gain autonomy through individual and interdisciplinary group projects. The programme also offers the opportunity to specialise in advanced topics in mechatronics and robotics, such as electronic systems, cybernetics, neural networks, and image processing.

Students will work on cutting-edge technologies and real-world challenges, honing problem-solving skills. Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in robotics and automation engineering, with applications in space technologies, manufacturing, automotive engineering, transport, IoT, communications, and aerospace.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • A level - AAB
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points.

English Language Requirement:

  • Candidates whose first or primary language is not English will usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no component score below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Cate Haste Scholarship in History

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Chancellor's Masters Scholarship

    £3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.

  • Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc

    £12,550 fee waiver

    Up to £12,550

  • John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000

  • MBA Impact Scholarship

    £2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £2,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)

  • Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £5,000

  • Stuart Hall Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sussex Alumni Scholarship

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000

  • The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award

    £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.

    Up to £2,000

  • The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award

    £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MEng Robotics and Mechatronic Engineering program can have future roles such as:

  • Robotics Technician
  • Robotics Engineer
  • Mechatronic Engineer
  • Automotive Engineer
  • Robotics Software Engineer

Cost of study

The cost of the MEng Robotics and Mechatronic Engineering program for international students is £27,300 per year. Tuition is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

Your application for this course can be done through the university’s website or UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to learn more about the admission process and help you meet the program requirements.

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