Robotics with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
The University of Sheffield
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Student Reviews
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Electrical And Electronic 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 | |
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Median salary | £30000 | £33000 | £40500 |
25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £37500 | £28000 - £42000 | £30500 - £50000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Electrical And Electronic Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £31346 | £31542 | £36569 |
25-75 percentile range | £26650 - £35670 | £23647 - £39786 | £27414 - £46315 |
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Course Description
If you don't have the scientific or mathematical background for our engineering courses, this degree with a foundation year is for you. The foundation year will build your skills and knowledge in related areas to ensure you're ready to move on to your degree.
You'll study modules in mathematics, further mathematics, physics and engineering. Each of these will introduce you to the key concepts and skills in the subject, from calculus to the structure of atoms, and your engineering module will give you the chance to apply this knowledge practically as well as introducing core engineering principles.
After successfully completing your foundation year you'll be able to progress to the first year of the three-year BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering.
Your robotics degree
Robotics is a highly interdisciplinary branch of engineering, which requires technical skills from a range of engineering disciplines. During the degree you'll be taught by academics who are active researchers in robotics and mechatronics. You'll develop skills in designing, analysing and testing robots, autonomous vehicles and other complex electro-mechanical systems. In the last year of the degree you'll have the opportunity to tailor your course to suit your interests with optional modules.
During the degree you'll also get a chance to work with students across the University's faculties of engineering and science. You'll take part in the Global Engineering Challenge: a week-long team project where you'll find creative solutions to a real-world engineering problem. You'll also be able to get involved in extracurricular activities. Current projects include designing and building payloads for satellites and rovers, and developing autonomous vehicles and rockets.
Other options for you:
After successfully completing your foundation year you'll be able to progress to the first year of the BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering or BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering with a Year in Industry course.
This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institute of Measurement and Control.
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 Robotics with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons) at The University of Sheffield
65% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
20% | Other Educational Professionals |
5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
5% | |
5% | Welfare Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield
Costs
Tuition Fees Robotics with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £29110 | year 1 |
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Sheffield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Sheffield 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 The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.
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Student composition of The University of Sheffield
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Sheffield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 19190
- postgraduates:
- 9285
- Total:
- 28475
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Robotics with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | - | 10% | 6% | £9250 | £29110 | 143 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Mechatronic Systems (Including Year Abroad) BEng (Hons) | University of Essex | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £22750 | 114 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering BEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 86% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £29110 | 146 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems BEng (Hons) | Heriot-Watt University | - | - | - | £9250 | £24048 | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Mechatronics Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of East London | 70% | 16% | 7% | £9250 | £13920 | 96 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Mechatronic Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 65% | 15% | 11% | £9250 | £17600 | 114 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Robotic and Mechatronic Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Sussex | 81% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £25000 | 147 | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
Mechatronics and Robotics BEng (Hons) | De Montfort University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15750 £15750 | - | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
Mechatronic Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 86% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £27400 | 160 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems BEng (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16100 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023