Mechatronics and Robotics

Leeds University Business School

Bachelor's degree

In Leeds

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Mechatronics integrates electronics with mechanical design to create intelligent systems. The transport, health, entertainment and service industries are among many that are benefiting from advances in the field.
This unique multidisciplinary course offers you the opportunity to study the most exciting aspects of electronics, mechanical design and artificial intelligence and apply them to the design and manufacture of sophisticated intelligent systems.
It’s delivered jointly by the schools of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computing, building on the cutting-edge research being carried out in the EPSRC National Facility for Innovative Robotic Systems, which we host on campus. You’ll use industry-standard software and lab facilities and undertake project work in every year, equipping you with the knowledge and skills for a professional career in this exciting sector.
You can choose to take either the four-year Integrated Masters (MEng, BEng) or the three-year Bachelor’s (BEng) degree on this course.
Find out more about the MEng, BEng and BEng
The £4 million EPSRC National Facility for Innovative Robotic Systems specialises in assistive robotics, surgical technologies, exploration robotics and smart cities. This research feeds directly into teaching, meaning you can benefit from access to the latest developments in your subject.
Find out more about the EPSRC National Facility for Innovative Robotic Systems
Specialist facilities
You’ll have the chance to gain experience of a wide range of industry-standard software and hardware, including ABB industrial robot arms, RobotStudio, LabVIEW in the National Instruments Academy, SolidWorks3D design in the CAD suite, and electronic design and testing in the Keysight Technologies laboratory and the ARM Embedded Systems laboratory.
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Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

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Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Entry requirements
A-level: AAA including Mathematics.
Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade.
Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.
Extended Project Qualification - We recognise the value, effort and enthusiasm applicants make in the Extended Project, and where an applicant offers an A in the EPQ we may make an offer of AAB at A-Level (any required subjects such as Mathematics must still be at grade A). background.
Access to Leeds is an alternative...

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Subjects

  • Ethics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Design
  • Mechanics
  • Project
  • Systems
  • Industry
  • Engineering

Course programme

You’ll study a wide variety of core modules in your first two years, giving you a solid foundation across different disciplines. Topics will include circuit theory, analysis and design, digital electronics, solid mechanics, design and manufacture, embedded systems and power electronics, among others. You’ll also see how mechanics, electronics, computer engineering and intelligent control can come together in the development of mechatronics and robotic systems.

In Year 3 you’ll develop this knowledge in a more specialised direction. You’ll study embedded systems and key issues in robotics and machine intelligence, as well as choosing from optional modules that apply your knowledge to areas such as computer vision or biomedical engineering design. An individual project will allow you to focus on an engineering problem in depth.

If you continue to Year 4 for the MEng qualification, you’ll be introduced to different applications of robotics and mechatronics and benefit from an even broader choice of optional modules. You could focus on automotive driveline engineering, machine learning, electric drives or medical robotics among others. You’ll also develop your understanding of the industry through a dissertation, and complete a substantial team project.

Projects

Every year of the course gives you hands-on experience of project work. This gives you the opportunity to explore your subject further as well as developing valuable skills in problem solving, communication and teamwork.

Find out more about our Projects

Engineering ethics

You’ll study engineering ethics as part of your course, with lectures and/or seminars in each year of your study. Visit our engineering ethics webpage to find out more.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Circuit Analysis and Design 20 credits
  • Circuit Theory 10 credits
  • Communications for Robotics 10 credits
  • Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers 20 credits
  • Engineering Mathematics 10 credits
  • Further Engineering Mathematics 10 credits
  • Physical Electronics 1 10 credits
  • Introduction to Mechatronics and Robotics 10 credits
  • Mechanics for Mechatronics and Robotics 20 credits

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Electronic Circuit Design 10 credits
  • Embedded Systems Project 20 credits
  • Microprocessors and Programmable Logic 20 credits
  • Vibration and Control 20 credits
  • Design and Manufacture 2 20 credits
  • Mechatronics and Robotics Systems 20 credits
Optional modules
  • Artificial Intelligence 10 credits
  • Power Electronics 10 credits

Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Professional Studies 10 credits
  • Embedded Systems 20 credits
  • Individual Engineering Project 50 credits
  • Robotics and Machine Intelligence 20 credits
Optional modules
  • Intelligent Systems and Robotics 20 credits

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