BEng (Hons) MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING WITH FOUNDATION YEAR
Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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Duration
4 Years
This course is subject to validation.
This extended course is perfect if you want a degree in mechatronics engineering but don’t have the standard entry requirements.
The focus of technology related economy is drastically shifting towards autonomous mechatronic systems, automation and robotics, controlled remotely via smart technology. In 2019, automation and robotics/ mechatronics engineers were the second most in-demand. The demand is also expected to grow rapidly in the next 10 years.
This course provides you with analytics and scientific knowledge to design integrated electronics, controls, computers and moving parts. You’ll develop problem-solving expertise by creating practical solutions to problems that are directly relevant to industrial needs.
Our course has been carefully designed by experts in the field of mechanical engineering to help prepare students for professional practice in the world of interdisciplinary technology.
You'll have access to the very latest equipment and resources to carry out this work. All of which will prepare you for a wide range of future careers.
During your course, you’ll have regular contact with blue chip companies and industry leaders in the sector, who will host visits and work placements and provide regular guest speakers to come and speak at the University of East London.
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About this course
The focus of technology related economy is drastically shifting towards autonomous mechatronic systems, automation and robotics, controlled remotely via smart technology.
The mechatronics programme combines principles from mechanics, electronics, control, automation and robotics to design, manufacture and test smart and cognitive systems and devices, which utilise a combination of these disciplines. Students on this key undergraduate programme will gain this knowledge of engineering processes and systems, product design, digital electronics and integration of these technologies. This will also enable them to create their own mechatronic systems that are smart and cognitive, developing them from imagination through to reality.
The general aim is to provide a programme of study for mechatronics engineers of sufficient width and depth to meet the demands of their profession. A specific aim of the programme is to promote an active interest in engineering and to encourage students to respond to changes and developments within automation, mechanical systems, robotics and related wider engineering sector.
Engineering is a growth industry and currently there is a shortage of quality engineers in the UK. Our mechatronics engineering programme is unique, as there is a strong emphasis on professional life and employability skills, embedded throughout all aspects of your technical course focusing on your enhanced key skills such as communication, digital proficiency, intelligence (like emotional and social) and teamwork.
Offering a placement year as well, you will be based at the waterfront Docklands campus, a dynamic part of London within close proximity of the government and policy-making institutions and professional engineering companies. The programme is designed to meet the increasing demand (national and international) for mechatronics engineering professionals requiring technical skills in sustainable, integrated and intelligent systems for Industry 4.0. As a graduate of our mechatronics programme, you will be able design, build, operate and manage successfully the sophisticated and complex interfaces characterising existing and new systems.
FROM
A LEVEL
Must include passes at A2 in at least 1 subject
FROM
BTEC
Extended Diploma or Diploma
FROM
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Diploma with 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level
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Subjects
- Technology
- Engineering
- Organisation
- Experience
- Company
- Knowledge
- Studies
- Opportunity
- Experience Marketing
- Techniques
Course programme
FOUNDATION YEAR
- Found – all core
- Year 1 – all core
- Year 2 – all core
This course offers the opportunity of year-long placement between years two and three. If you choose to take this option, you’ll spend your third year on a placement with a relevant company or organisation, adding valuable practical experience to your growing academic knowledge. The extra placement year means it will take four years to complete your studies, instead of three.
YEAR 3
- Year 3 – all core
BEng (Hons) MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING WITH FOUNDATION YEAR