Mechatronic Engineering MEng (Hons)
University of Southampton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Mechatronic Engineering MEng (Hons) and other courses in Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering at University of Southampton 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 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 | £31000 | £34500 | £40500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £28500 - £36000 | £29000 - £40500 | £33500 - £48500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30425 | £32243 | £35993 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25861 - £34313 | £25990 - £39483 | £29299 - £44416 |
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Course Description
Mechatronic engineering combines electrical and mechanical engineering to find solutions for systems that rely on mechanical elements, electrical power, sensing and control.
Our four-year MEng Mechatronic Engineering degree builds on our BEng programme and has been specifically designed to meet the increasing demand from industry for engineers with cross-disciplinary skills in the field of robotics, flexible manufacturing, electromechanical power systems and electrical power transmission and distribution systems. You’ll investigate the problems of combining microelectronics, electrical and mechanical components into electromechanical devices or systems such as micro-machines, electric vehicles and industrial robots.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Southampton is ranked first in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2023). We have an unrivalled reputation for our facilities, and have recently invested £8m in our teaching labs. We also have a £100m state-of-the-art interdisciplinary clean room complex and high-voltage laboratory.
You’ll be prepared by renowned teaching staff to work in a wide variety of areas and fields; we have strong relationships with employers, and our graduates are in demand for their understanding of organisations and their practical abilities in the workplace. You’ll benefit from our own Careers Hub who run an annual careers fair and our dedicated startup incubator, Future Worlds, supporting student enterprise.
Our MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering degrees are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and we are members of the UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UK-ESF) and IET Power Academy.
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 Mechatronic Engineering MEng (Hons) at University of Southampton
| 60% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Caring personal services |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Therapy professionals |
| 0% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 0% | Elementary occupations |
| 0% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 0% | Natural and social science professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades A*A in two A-levels including mathematics (minimum grade A) or D* in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades AA in A-levels including mathematics. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. We do not accept the BTEC Extended Diploma without A-level Maths. Applicants with a BTEC Extended Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year.
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
If you are not sure that your qualifications meet the requirements of this course please contact our Admissions Teams.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Mechatronic Engineering MEng (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £27400 | year 1 |
| International | £27400 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
HHH6
University Rankings
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About University of Southampton
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Student composition of University of Southampton
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Southampton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14770
- postgraduates:
- 8470
- Total:
- 23240
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Mechatronic Engineering with Foundation Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 73% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £23620 | 160 | Southampton |
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Mechatronic Engineering with Industrial Studies MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 68% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £27400 | 160 | Southampton |
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Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems MEng (Hons) | Heriot-Watt University | - | - | - | £9250 | £24048 | - | Edinburgh |
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Mechatronic Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | - | - | - | £9250 | £27400 | - | Southampton |
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Mechatronic Engineering MEng | University of Huddersfield | 57% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £17600 | 116 | Huddersfield |
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Mechatronic Engineering with DPP MEng (Hons) | Ulster University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15840 £16320 | - | Coleraine |
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- Published:
- 22 July, 2023