Mechanical Engineering with Robotics

Mechanical engineering with robotics sits at the intersection of the traditional and the cutting-edge. Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and most foundational engineering disciplines, concerned with the design, analysis, and manufacturing of physical systems, from engines and turbines to structures and materials. Robotics adds a dimension that is reshaping industry, healthcare, and everyday life: the design of machines that can sense, process information, and act with a degree of autonomy.

Together, the two form one of the most practically powerful combinations in engineering today.

At the University of Sussex, this four-year full-time programme equips you with the mechanical engineering principles and robotics expertise that makes graduates highly employable across a diverse range of industries. You will study the mechanics, materials, and manufacturing processes that underpin mechanical engineering, alongside control systems, sensors, automation, and the design of robotic systems. Applications range from autonomous vehicles and industrial automation to aerospace engineering, mechatronics, and renewable energy.

The degree includes a foundation year for students who need to build their mathematical and scientific foundations before the main programme. You also have the opportunity to undertake an industrial placement year, providing professional experience in an engineering environment while remaining connected to the university. The typical entry tariff is 136 UCAS points.

Graduates of mechanical engineering with robotics programmes are sought after in automotive and aerospace engineering, advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, defence, space technology, healthcare technology, and the growing field of autonomous systems. The combination of traditional mechanical engineering rigour and contemporary robotics expertise gives graduates a profile that is relevant to some of the fastest-growing sectors in the economy. Many graduates also pursue postgraduate study in robotics, autonomous systems, or advanced manufacturing, or work toward professional accreditation as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers.