BEng (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering with Foundation Year
Bachelor's degree
In Wolverhampton
-
Birmingham City University
Course West Midlands / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
South Worcestershire College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Coventry University
Master West Midlands / Classroom-based£ 6,930 + VAT -
Aston University
Bachelor's degree West Midlands / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
University of the Highlands and Islands
Master Onlinehigher than £ 9000 -
University of Birmingham
Bachelor's degree West Midlands / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Birmingham City University
Postgraduate West Midlands / Classroom-basedPrice on request
See all
Description
-
Type
Bachelor's degree
-
Location
Wolverhampton
Do you ever wonder how modern cars, large factories, or autonomous drones work? Do you want to know how to build robots, smart-home gadgets, and cars that drive themselves? If you answer yes to any of the above, then Mechatronics Engineering in the course for you.
This comprehensive course teaches you about the principles behind modern machines of all sizes, from your coffee maker, to smart driverless cars, to fully automated megafactories. The course addresses the industry’s demand for graduates who can combine the principles and applications of mechanical, electronics, and control engineering and computer science to develop creative solutions to challenging problems. You will design, build, and program complex electro-mechanical systems to solve the problems faced by the modern fast-growing global industries.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
You will use advanced software to design, simulate, and evaluate mechatronic systems. In the first year you will study mathematics and the underlying concepts of electrical and mechanical technology. In your second year, you will study mechanical and electronic engineering principles and computer-aided-design. As you progress, you will become familiar with embedded system design, properties of materials and methods of manufacturing, digital signal processing techniques, and modern control technologies.
In the third year you will have the opportunity to develop a business plan around a product that you have designed, and face all the challenges associated with manufacturing, marketing, and protecting your products.
Following the third academic year, you are encouraged to undertake a placement year in industry, thereby improving your employment prospects and forming part of your record of professional development as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.
The final year of the BEng focuses on design and analysis of complex electro-mechanical systems, including the wider economic, social, ethical and environmental implications of engineering projects.
Throughout the four years of the course you will get the opportunity to be involved in solving a range of real-world challenges through joining one of the School of Engineering clubs. This ranges from competing as part of the university’s racing teams, building airplanes, electric and autonomous cars, and developing air, land and sea robots for search and rescue missions.
If you continue onto the MEng, you will study advanced modules such as robotic systems and condition monitoring, and undertake a substantive and integrative project. This is ideal if you wish to purse an advanced level of study.
Reviews
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years
Subjects
- GCSE Physics
- Engineering
- Systems
- University
- Design
Course programme
Module: 3PY002
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
The aim of this module is for students to be able to develop and effectively use the necessary range of appropriate skills in reading, study, written and oral communication and research required for their future career development.
Module: 3MM003
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
A basic level of numeracy and mathematical competence is needed for every course at University and this module will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. You will have weekly lectures as well as team based learning sessions which have been specially designed to help you to overcome any difficulties that you might encounter.
Module: 3MM004
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module is designed to give you some more advanced mathematical skills and tools which are needed in courses with a stronger maths focus such as computer science or engineering. You will have weekly lectures as well as team based learning sessions which have been specially designed to help you to overcome any difficulties that you might encounter.
Module: 3ET007
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
To introduce applications of science of engineering within the mechanical and electronic / electrical sector. To give an applied overview with in the subject using practical based themes, such as "how do you make a headphones amplifier?", "why does a bridge not collapse?", "can I design an LED torch?", " what happens when I stand on a cardboard tube?"
Module: 3CC004
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module introduces the fundamental principles of problem solving. It focuses on practical problems from within the disciplines of Science and Engineering, and the design of potential solutions using flow charts and simple algorithms. The implementation of solutions is performed using suitable IT applications and an introduction to basic data processing using a simple programming language. Indicatively, the practical programs are expected to follow a set number of themes reflecting the multi-disciplinary nature of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Module: 3CS001
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Optional
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
In this module you will be introduced to the fundamental concepts and principles common to modern computer systems, including the underpinning mathematics where required. This will enable you to develop an understanding of abstraction, data and number representation. You will use a programming language to develop solutions to problems using algorithms and applying computer logic. For the practical work you will use a simple, inexpensive computer that you will study from both software and hardward perspectives. This will culminate in you developing and testing a complete system to meet the requirements specified.
Module: 3AP004
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Optional
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
Physics is the science of understanding, interpreting and engineering the physical universe. To do so, it relies on a broad set of other disciplines: from pure mathematics which describes fundamental physical laws - to experimental physics, providing both tests of the theory and further insights by systematic explorations or merely trials and errors. This module will first establish the foundations of the discipline, including scientific notations, physical units and dimensional analysis and a survey of mathematical representations of the physical world. It will then introduce the various tools, methods and ways of thinking of a physicist through a combined in-class/laboratory investigation of two of the key notions of physics, namely, oscillations and waves, and forces and energies. These will be illustrated from their manifestation in a range of disciplines, including optics, mechanics and electromagnetism. The emphasis will be on the phenomenology rather than on abstract and sophisticated models. The course is a good introduction to important notions used throughout the scientific spectrum and will provide adequate preparation for more in-depth studies, including for the BSc (Hons) Applied Physics.
Module: 4MA009
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: University Telford Campus
To ensure that students develop competence in the use of current computer aided design software and are able to apply it to appropriate system, component and assembly design problems.
Module: 4MA020
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: University Telford Campus
To provide students with a broad understanding of the principles and techniques used in systems involving both mechanical and electronic components, including classic mechanical engineering principles associated with theory of machines, and methods of representing, acquiring, storing, manipulating, and transferring information within electronics circuits.
Module: 4MA028
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: University Telford Campus
The main aim of this module is to develop basic skills of engineering experimentations so that students can safely undertake laboratory and workshop work as well evaluate and discuss experimental findings.
Module: 4MA007
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: University Telford Campus
To provide the concepts to underpin the discipline of Mathematics and enable students to model and analyse engineering systems, generate numerical values for system parameters, manipulate data to find system responses under defined conditions, evaluate the effects on systems of changes in variables and communicate ideas and results mathematically.
Module: 4MA008
Credits: 20 ampus in...
BEng (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering with Foundation Year
-
Birmingham City University
Course West Midlands / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
South Worcestershire College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Coventry University
Master West Midlands / Classroom-based£ 6,930 + VAT -
Aston University
Bachelor's degree West Midlands / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
University of the Highlands and Islands
Master Onlinehigher than £ 9000 -
University of Birmingham
Bachelor's degree West Midlands / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Birmingham City University
Postgraduate West Midlands / Classroom-basedPrice on request
See all