Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons)
Loughborough University of Technology
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 150 graduates of Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) and other courses in Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough University of Technology for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Industrial, Production & Manufacturing 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29000 | £32000 | £38500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £32000 | £26500 - £36500 | £30500 - £45500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £31346 | £31542 | £36569 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26650 - £35670 | £23647 - £39786 | £27414 - £46315 |
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Course Description
Autonomous and robotic systems are ever growing around us; from industrial robotic arms in production chains, to robot vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, self-driving cars and drones to space robotics or any other mechatronic or autonomous system.
There is a strong strategic direction for global industry in Robotics and Automated Systems (RAS) as evidenced by a host of national and international strategy documents and networks. Companies are developing robotic and autonomous solutions and products, but now need graduate engineers with the expertise to define the technology.
The aim of this new course is to provide core skills and knowledge in robotics, mechatronics and control disciplines. The course will enable students to understand the fundamental processes and techniques in autonomous systems, blending subject such as, electronics, control, manufacturing principles, and mechanics. It combines theoretical and practical engineering principles, with application to real industrial problems.
What's the difference between MEng and BEng?
The structure of the first two years are common between the BEng and MEng and provide you with engineering and electrical science core skills, combined with control system design and mechanical engineering for robotics. The application of engineering and electrical science shared with the solution of industrial problems is a strong theme throughout the courses.
The MEng structure is distinct from the BEng course in the third and fourth academic years, providing enhanced opportunities to study your chosen specialist subjects in depth. In addition, MEng students follow extra modules in business management and application of management theory.
Students studying on the BEng course may have opportunity to change to the MEng course if their performance in the first and second year is sufficiently strong.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) at Loughborough University of Technology
| 47% | Legal professionals |
| 11% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 8% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 7% | Customer service occupations |
| 3% | Teaching Professionals |
| 3% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 2% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 2% | Administrative occupations |
| 2% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 2% | Legal professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 7.0
- MSc Media and Cultural Analysis, BSc Business and Management
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons)
| EU | £27250 | year 1 |
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| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £27250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The fees stated above are for the 2023/24 academic year; fees for 2024/25 have not yet been confirmed by the UK government. We will update this information as soon as it is available. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment.
While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationery, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.
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)
University Rankings
Positions of Loughborough University of Technology in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Loughborough University of Technology in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #19
- #299
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 30 university rankings of Loughborough University of Technology
About Loughborough University of Technology
Founded in 1909, Loughborough University is located in the city of the same name, situated between Leicester and Nottingham. The university operates from two distinct campuses; the primary one in Loughborough, and the other in London. In the main Loughborough campus students enjoy access to up-to-date facilities such as their advanced SSEHS research laboratory, Pilkington Library, and numerous snack and restaurant options throughout the campus.
Student composition of Loughborough University of Technology
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Total number of students enrolled at Loughborough University of Technology by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14460
- postgraduates:
- 3300
- Total:
- 17760
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Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering BEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 86% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £29110 | 146 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Mechatronics Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of East London | 70% | 16% | 7% | £9250 | £13920 | 96 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Mechatronic Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 65% | 15% | 11% | £9250 | £17600 | 114 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
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Mechatronics and Robotics BEng (Hons) | De Montfort University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15750 £15750 | - | Leicester | On campus Full-time |
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Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems BEng (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16100 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Space Science and Robotics BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 72% | 5% | 10% | £9000 | £18830 | 121 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
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Mechatronic Systems (Including Placement Year) BEng (Hons) | University of Essex | 67% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £22750 | 114 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (with integrated year in industry) BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 71% | 0% | 0% | £9000 | £18830 | 146 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
