Course Overview
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.
The university, and it's staff especially my lecturers, have helped me and other students so much this year.
Career opportunities
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.
Modules
Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:
PartI
- Algebra, Graphs and Elementary Complex Numbers
- Computers and Control
- Design, Innovation and 3-D Thinking
- Determinants, Vectors and Further Complex Numbers
- Differential Equations
- Electrical and Electronics Fundamentals
- Electronic Information Systems Design
- Elementary Calculus
- Energy, Technology and Sustainability
- Further Calculus and Numerical Techniques
- Sensing and Signals
- Strength and materials
- The Digital Domain
- The World of Manufacture
- Transport technology
PartII (Year 2)
- Business Development Project
- Digital Electronics
- Electrical Circuits and Power Systems
- Engineering Analysis
- Engineering Projects
- Instrumentation and Control
- Materials & Design
- Mechanics and Vibrations
- Power and Heat
PartII (Year 3)
- Electrical and Fluid Drives and Actuators
- Engineering Management
- Engineering Materials
- Final Year Project
- Leadership in Technology
- Machine Elements
- Mechanics
- Programmable Systems
PartII (Year 4)
- Advanced Embedded Systems
- Group Project
- Intelligent System Control
- Interfacing and Integration
- Introduction module
- Mechanics and Actuators
- System design and modelling
For more detailed module information please visit the Engineering department website.
Entry Requirements
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 including further 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
For details of how we evaluate international qualifications, please click here.
Financial Support
Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. In addition to government maintenance loans, grants and national scholarships, Lancaster University offers a range of financial support for full time UK Undergraduate students from lower-income backgrounds. Many students each year will be entitled to bursaries or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses.
The Lancaster Scholarship package is designed to reward the hard work and natural ability of full-time UK students applying to study with us regardless of their household income. Students achieving A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications) will receive a £1,000 per year Lancaster Scholarship during their undergraduate studies if they place us as their firm choice institution. Continuation of the Lancaster Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progression.
Our combined £5,000 bursary package will help students from England whose household incomes are less than £25,000 per year with fees and living costs.
Students from England eligible for our £5,000 bursary package will also be awarded a £3,000 Lancaster Scholarship if they achieve A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications). This totals £8,000 of support for students during their studies.
For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our
fees and funding page.
