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Mechatronics MEng Hons

What will you study?

Lancaster's Mechatronics degree programme was the first of its kind in the UK, set up in 1984 in response to employers' needs. A quarter of a century later and we continue to lead the field.

Accredited by both the Institution of Engineering Technology and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, our three-year BEng and four-year MEng Mechatronics degrees are so well regarded that our graduates often go on to coordinate teams of engineers or move upwards into engineering management.

Your course takes a multi-disciplinary approach and focuses on product design and systems integration using embedded microcontrollers, computers and actuators. You will learn to master the software that drives this technology and use your new skills on individual and group projects such as equipping mobile robots with satellite navigation systems.

On graduation, you will be capable of applying new technologies, promoting advanced design and introducing new and more efficient production techniques or processes.

Where could it take you?

Many of our graduates go on to work with the companies we have strong links with, often starting on salaries in excess of £26,000 per annum. Recent Engineering graduates have embarked upon careers as electronic, mechanical, applications, design and nuclear systems engineers.

As well as specific technical knowledge, your Engineering degree teaches you skills of logical analysis, communication, problem solving and project management. They are used by our graduates for work in design, project engineering and management, research, contracts, sales and marketing and data analysis. Our graduates also choose to continue their studies to MSc and PhD level.

Lancaster University is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills. We are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in The Lancaster Award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development. Visit our Employability section for full details.

Typical entry requirements

For courses starting in 2013:

A-level: AAA inc. Maths; to also include a Physical Science A-level, i.e. Phys, Chem, Design Tech, Electronics etc. We normally expect three A-levels.

General Studies: Accepted as one of the best 3 grades if 4 A-levels are presented

Applied A-levels: Accepted (max of 12 units) in conjunction with 2 AS-levels, to include Maths and a Physical Science.

Key skills: Not included in offer

Scottish Highers: AAABB. Advanced Higher in Maths is helpful.

Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information

International Bacc: 36 pts overall with 16 pts from best three HL courses, inc. Maths at higher level

BTEC: Overall grades of DDD includingfurther Maths modules

New UK 'Diploma' & Cambridge Pre-U: Contact us for information

Direct entry to second year: Appropriate qualifications include a good Higher National Diploma or Certificate in relevant subjects, or a Higher Diploma from polytechnics in Hong Kong and Singapore. Candidates with other qualifications of comparable standing should write to enquire.

IELTS: 6.0

Financial Support

Lancaster University has committed £2.7m in scholarships and bursaries to help with your fees and living costs. Our financial support depends on your circumstances and how well you do in your A-levels (or equivalent academic qualifications) before starting study with us.

Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. For students starting their study with us in 2013, over 600 each year will be entitled to bursaries and/or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses. For UK students entering in 2013 we will have the following financial support available: An Academic Scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to any student from the UK entering with A*, A*, A or equivalent academic qualifications

An Access Scholarship of £1,000 per year for all UK students from households with an income of less than £42,600 who achieve grades of A*, A, A or the equivalent academic qualifications

A Lancaster Bursary of £1,000 per annum for all students from England with a household income of more than £25,000 but less than £42,600

As part of the National Scholarship Programme, a £1,000 Bursary, a £1,000 Fee Waiver and a £1,000 Accommodation Discount in the first year of study, for students from England with a household income of less than £25,000. Plus a Lancaster Bursary of £1,000 in subsequent years.

*All of the financial awards above are subject to approval by the Office for Fair Access July 2012.

For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our fees and funding page

View details of our current Undergraduate fees.

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