Mechatronic Engineering MEng (Hons)
Lancaster University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 70 graduates of Mechatronic Engineering MEng (Hons) and other courses in Mechanical Engineering at Lancaster University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mechanical Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Mechanical Engineering courses of Lancaster University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Mechanical Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mechanical Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29000 | £32500 | £39000 |
25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £33000 | £28000 - £37000 | £32000 - £45500 |
All Mechanical Engineering courses of Lancaster University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Mechanical Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £30451 | £31526 | £36795 |
25-75 percentile range | £26049 - £34154 | £24294 - £39201 | £28261 - £45845 |
All Mechanical Engineering courses in the UK
Course Description
This multidisciplinary, professionally accredited programme will allow you to benefit from hands-on experience and gain specialist knowledge in product design and integrated systems. Studying at an advanced level, you will begin your journey to becoming a Chartered Engineer.
Mechatronic engineering is the study of systems that require a combination of mechanical, electronic and computer engineering, such as robotics, digitally controlled engines and self-driving cars. Our programme was the first of its kind in 1984 and continues to be so well regarded that many of our graduates go on to coordinate teams of engineers or move upwards into engineering management.
Your degree will begin with a common first year, where you will be taught a series of modules that are taken by all first-year engineering students. We will introduce you to many of the key features of engineering, equipping you with a well-rounded understanding and skill set and an appreciation for the interdisciplinary nature of the subject.
Following the first year, the Mechatronics programme never loses the interdisciplinary focus that modern engineering has become. You will continue with specialist modules in the areas of mechanical and electronic engineering, as well as subjects such as control. You will also have the freedom to pick modules most appropriate to your areas of interest.
During year two, you will gain experience in project management and complete a team project to design, build and test a small mobile robot, aimed at following a guided pathway while completing a set task. Previous examples have included transporting hazardous liquid waste, and dribbling a ball and scoring a goal.
On this programme, you may decide to spend a year in industry, gaining valuable experience and enhancing your employability. We have extensive links built through our leadership in research and have students undergoing placements with multinational corporate companies through to smaller specialist SMEs. Our degree programme is flexible as to when this occurs, but we would recommend the best opportunity is once you have gained a reasonable amount of engineering knowledge. Therefore, the most appropriate time would be at the end of second or third year.
As you progress into third year, the programme will begin to focus on more advanced technical material. Taught modules provide insight and understanding from some of the leading research we undertake, while the dissertation project will refine your analytical and technical skills. This will also provide you with an opportunity to practise programming and design, and gain valuable hands-on experience of the discipline. You will also benefit from our Engineering Management module, which will examine the role of management and its relevance to engineers today. This experience will be essential in preparing you for a graduate career.
Your fourth year of study provides you with a solid grasp of engineering in the real-world and experience of the profession through two short industry linked projects, building your confidence further and preparing you for the world of work. You will also be expected to apply all of the professional and technical skills you have developed over the course to complete an extensive group project. This will cement your study and ensure you are in the strongest possible position to begin your engineering career and work your way towards receiving Chartered status.
The MEng programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. The degree is also professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Teaching is delivered by world-class academics and shaped by their outstanding research output.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mechatronic Engineering MEng (Hons) at Lancaster University
45% | Protective service occupations |
35% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Mechanical Engineering
All Mechanical Engineering courses of Lancaster University
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of Lancaster University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Lancaster University in related subject specific rankings.
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About Lancaster University
Lancaster University was established in 1964 and is located in the rural setting of Lancaster. The campus provides a series of amenities, including banks and a post office. Academically, all of this university’s courses and programmes are accredited and approved by MARP, ensuring that the curriculums delivered here are set at a high standard. In terms of facilities, students have access to a variety of study and recreational spaces intended to improve their wellbeing, such as Meditation and Tai Chi classes, and Woodland walks.
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Student composition of Lancaster University
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Total number of students enrolled at Lancaster University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12595
- postgraduates:
- 4065
- Total:
- 16660
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Mechatronic Engineering MEng | University of Huddersfield | 58% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £17600 | 116 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Robotics with a Foundation Year MEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | - | 10% | 6% | £9250 | £29110 | 143 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Mechatronics and Robotics (Integrated Masters) MEng (Hons) | De Montfort University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15750 £16250 | - | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
Computing (Visual Computing and Robotics) MEng (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | - | - | - | £9250 | £40940 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 91% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £29110 | 202 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering (with placement year) MEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 80% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £27250 | 160 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering MEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 80% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £27250 | 160 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Birmingham | 76% | 20% | 7% | £9250 | - | 154 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering MEng | Aberystwyth University | 73% | - | 5% | £9000 | £18830 | 135 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering MEng (Hons) | Anglia Ruskin University | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Cambridge | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023