Mechatronics BEng/MEng

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Bachelor's degree

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    October

How is the BEng/MEng Mechatronics taught?
Whether you choose the BEng or MEng you will encounter the same teaching and learning approaches. You will develop knowledge and skills through a blended learning approach which involves face-to-face sessions (lectures, laboratory sessions and/or seminar sessions), self-directed, resource-based learning, small group discussions, small group and individual exercises, laboratory and workshop sessions, demonstration software, on-line examples and quizzes, group presentations and the research project. Weekly seminar sessions provide the opportunity to address questions, queries and problem solving as well as real life scenarios.
The main project modules bring all the learning together into a practical design and manufacturing exercise.
In the final year of the MEng, you will undertake advanced work and by the end of the final year will demonstrate your mastery of the discipline.
Work placement
You can also opt to extend either of the degree courses by a year (without paying additional tuition fees) and spend the third year doing a paid work placement of between 36 and 48 weeks, which we will help you to find. This is very much encouraged as it helps you build a significant portfolio of work and a good CV ready for an exciting career.
Assessment
You will enjoy regular tutorial contact with academic staff, and you will be assessed by a variety of methods. You will be graded of course on your designs and projects, both group and individual, but you will also submit essays and reports, give presentations and do tests. If you choose to do an industrial placement, this will also form part of your assessment.

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Location

Start date

London
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The Burroughs, NW4 4BT

Start date

OctoberEnrolment now open

About this course

Qualifications
112 UCAS points including 80 points from at least two science or numerate based subjects and GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
Middlesex University has a flexible and personalised approach to admissions and we accept applications from students with a wide range of qualifications and a combination of qualifications.
Please check our general entry requirements page to see how these points can be achieved from our acceptable level 3 qualifications and the combinations which are welcomed by Middlesex University, including GCSE requirements.

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Marck

5.0
02/06/2018
What I would highlight: Classes and quality isn't good and there is no involvement in the socail groups and studies. I won't recommend the same to anyone.
What could be improved: nothing to improve
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Staff
  • Problem Solving
  • Computing
  • IT
  • Multimedia
  • Teaching
  • Design
  • Global
  • Project
  • Systems
  • Engineering
  • Team Training
  • Programming
  • Automation
  • Control Systems
  • Robotics
  • Electronics
  • Formal Systems
  • Mechatronics
  • Control technologies|mechatronic systems
  • Physical computing

Course programme

Course content

What will you study on the BEng/MEng Mechatronics?

Whether you opt for the BEng Mechatronics or MEng Mechatronics you will study a broad range of engineering disciplines including systems, mechanical, electrical, computer and control engineering.

In addition to the fundamentals of design engineering the degrees specialise in mechatronics and robotics, with specific emphasis on the latest industrial automation and control technologies. Throughout the degree you will learn to model, simulate and design mechatronic systems while gaining significant experience working with the software architectures necessary to do this.

The MEng Mechatronics degree allows you to specialise further and give you the option to study new and emerging areas in Mechatronics. You will demonstrate your advanced skills and mastery of the area by working on a team project in your chosen specialism.

What is the difference between the BEng and MEng course?

There are two honours degree programmes available for each area of study – a three-year Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) and a four-year Master of Engineering (MEng).

Both degrees share a common first year but due to the advanced nature of the MEng programme students must demonstrate they have the high level knowledge and skills required at the end of year 2 and 3 to progress on the programme.

You must apply direct to either the BEng and MEng, but you can also choose to change programme. You must apply for the MEng in Year 1 if you want to guarantee your student loan will cover the fourth year of fees.

BEng modules

Year 1

Design Engineering Projects 1 (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of a range of modelling and prototyping processes and techniques in order for you to successfully complete a number of projects. You will learn to use a range of workshop machinery to accomplish this and the projects will require you to develop and use a variety of problem solving skills and to utilise knowledge gained from other taught modules.

Formal Systems (30 credits) - Compulsory

The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge and understanding of tools and techniques available to support efficient application of mathematics to engineering design.

Physical Computing: Electronics (30 credits) - Compulsory

The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of electronics. You will develop a range of practical skills, attitudes and techniques required to construct electronic circuits successfully.

Physical Computing: Programming (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to enable you to write computer programmes in response to a given brief which will respond to and control physical devices and processes.

Year 2

Control Systems (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to provide knowledge and understanding of control systems and explains the principles of feedback control. The module also develops your ability to analyse techniques for designing and modelling controllers to solve real world problems based on block diagrams and transfer functions, and to use such techniques in the context of engineering design.

Design Engineering Projects 2 (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to carry out engineering projects and will give you the opportunity to apply them, together with knowledge and skills from other modules, in practical projects.

Engineering in Context (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to explore and demonstrate the role and responsibilities of engineers in various contexts outside your subject specialism. These would cover issues such as recognising obligations to society, the profession, the environment and commitment to professional standards. The module will also cover other wider issues such as globalisation (global manufacturing, operating in global markets, cultural issues, financial concerns, risk etc) and its impact on business operations.

Robotics and Mechatronics (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to develop your understanding of the concepts and theory of operation that lie behind mechatronic devices and systems. You will gain experiential understanding of the effect that design has on these mechatronic devices through construction, programming, demonstration and analysis. This module will also develop realisable solutions to real world situations and develop your practical capability in the design and realisation of mechatronic systems using appropriate hardware and software. You will also develop a wider knowledge of application of robotics in the real world.

Year 3

Mobile Robotics and Manipulators (30 credits) - Compulsory

The module will develop your understanding on the modelling, simulation, design, selection and programming of robotic manipulators and mobile robots. You will gain an understanding of kinematics, dynamics and control of mechatronic and robotic systems as well as practical experience of programming a manipulator. You will gain practical experience of working with software architectures for complex robotic systems and will develop an understanding of issues in mobile robotics such as mapping and navigation.

Design Engineering Major Project (60 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to provide you with the opportunity to undertake a major piece of self-directed engineering design using the knowledge and skills learnt throughout the programme. The module will provide the opportunity to engage in the project over an extended period and allow you to make a significant personal contribution to all phases of the engineering design and development process appropriate to the goals of your programme.

Industrial Automation and Control (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to develop your understanding of current approaches and practical techniques used in industrial automation and control and to be aware of the use of modern automation and its influences on design engineering practice.

MEng modules

Year 1

Design Engineering Projects 1 (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of a range of modelling and prototyping processes and techniques in order for you to successfully complete a number of projects. You will learn to use a range of workshop machinery to accomplish this and the projects will require you to develop and use a variety of problem solving skills and to utilise knowledge gained from other taught modules.

Formal Systems (30 credits) - Compulsory

The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge and understanding of tools and techniques available to support efficient application of mathematics to engineering design.

Physical Computing: Electronics (30 credits) - Compulsory

The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of electronics. You will develop a range of practical skills, attitudes and techniques required to construct electronic circuits successfully.

Physical Computing: Programming (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to enable you to write computer programmes in response to a given brief which will respond to and control physical devices and processes.

Year 2

Control Systems (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to provide knowledge and understanding of control systems and explains the principles of feedback control. The module also develops your ability to analyse techniques for designing and modelling controllers to solve real world problems based on block diagrams and transfer functions, and to use such techniques in the context of engineering design.

Design Engineering Projects 2 (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to carry out engineering projects and will give you the opportunity to apply them, together with knowledge and skills from other modules, in practical projects.

Engineering in Context (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to explore and demonstrate the role and responsibilities of engineers in various contexts outside your subject specialism. These would cover issues such as recognising obligations to society, the profession, the environment and commitment to professional standards. The module will also cover other wider issues such as globalisation (global manufacturing, operating in global markets, cultural issues, financial concerns, risk etc) and its impact on business operations.

Robotics and Mechatronics (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to develop your understanding of the concepts and theory of operation that lie behind mechatronic devices and systems. You will gain experiential understanding of the effect that design has on these mechatronic devices through construction, programming, demonstration and analysis. This module will also develop realisable solutions to real world situations and develop your practical capability in the design and realisation of mechatronic systems using appropriate hardware and software. You will also develop a wider knowledge of application of robotics in the real world.

Year 3

Mobile Robotics and Manipulators (30 credits) - Compulsory

The module will develop your understanding on the modelling, simulation, design, selection and programming of robotic manipulators and mobile robots. You will gain an understanding of kinematics, dynamics and control of mechatronic and robotic systems as well as practical experience of programming a manipulator. You will gain practical experience of working with software architectures for complex robotic systems and will develop an understanding of issues in mobile robotics such as mapping and navigation.

Design Engineering Major Project (60 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to provide you with the opportunity to undertake a major piece of self-directed engineering design using the knowledge and skills learnt throughout the programme. The module will provide the opportunity to engage in the project over an extended period and allow you to make a significant personal contribution to all phases of the engineering design and development process appropriate to the goals of your programme.

Industrial Automation and Control (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to develop your understanding of current approaches and practical techniques used in industrial automation and control and to be aware of the use of modern automation and its influences on design engineering practice.

Year 4

Design Engineering Dissertation (30 credits) - Optional

The aim of this module is to further develop your research skills and written communication, and to develop your ability to build and articulate an evidence-based argument. It will also develop your ability to devise commercialisation strategies.

Embedded Multimedia Systems (30 credits) - Optional

This module aims to enable you to specify, design and implement embedded multimedia systems and will give you the opportunity to gain familiarity with current multithreaded operating systems for mobile devices. Many modern embedded systems (e.g. smart mobile phones, consumer products, medical devices) need to handle multimedia content such as images, video and sound and must be able to communicate with wireless networks.

Advanced Topics in Mechatronics (30 credits) - Optional

This module allows you to study, in depth, an advanced topic in mechatronics. The subject of the module will change periodically reflecting the interests of staff in the department, and the interests of the students studying it. The module mirrors the dynamic nature of mechatronics and how it is applied, and serves to illustrate the ever-changing character of the subject. This module will allow you to encounter cutting edge areas of mechatronics.

Team Project (60 credits)

This module aims to contextualise, exemplify and consolidate the analytical and technical knowledge and skills in relevant subject areas through engineering group projects. It will provide you with the opportunity to develop your competence in undertaking group projects and engaging in formal project management. It also aims to develop your abilities in problem solving, team working, written and oral presentations.

You can find more information about this course in the programme specification. Optional modules are usually available at levels 5 and 6, although optional modules are not offered on every course. Where optional modules are available, you will be asked to make your choice during the previous academic year. If we have insufficient numbers of students interested in an optional module, or there are staffing changes which affect the teaching, it may not be offered. If an optional module will not run, we will advise you after the module selection period when numbers are confirmed, or at the earliest time that the programme team make the decision not to run the module, and help you choose an alternative module.

Mechatronics BEng/MEng

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