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Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering

The University of Sheffield · Sheffield
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Lead the tech revolution by creating, coding, and controlling the future of robotics. Combine mechanics, electronics, coding, control, and AI to design and build intelligent machines, automate systems, and shape tomorrow’s innovations. Lead the tech revolution by creating, coding, and controlling the future of robotics.

Combine mechanics, electronics, coding, control, and AI to design and build intelligent machines, automate systems, and shape tomorrow’s innovations. Our academic staff have direct research experience in the robotics industry and specialise in programming, intelligent systems and cybersecurity. Thanks to our industry standard facilities including 3D CAD tools, 3D printers and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Study modules designed with our industry partners – spanning topics such as robotics and artificial intelligence, industrial control and advanced manufacturing.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
144-159 pts25%
160-175 pts5%
176-191 pts20%
192-207 pts20%
208-223 pts5%
240+ pts5%
How they qualified
90% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel90%
access5%
baccalaureate5%
otherHE5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
100%
In work or further study after
85%
In professional / skilled jobs
95%
Continue past first year
77%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£32,500
After 15 months
£33,000
3 years on
£41,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
77%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching80%
Assessment & feedback80%
Academic support71%
Well organised75%
Learning resources89%
Student community94%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Sheffield's own site.
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