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MSc Mechatronics

Please note: The below is for 2025 entries. Click here for 2024 entries.
UCAS code 1234
Duration 1 year full time
Entry year September 2025
Campus Streatham Campus
Discipline Engineering
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Typical offer

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2:2 in a relevant engineering discipline.

Contextual offers

Overview

  • Gain advanced knowledge and skills in Industrial Smart Monitoring
  • This MSc focuses on the latest techniques and technologies used in the industrial digitalisation of mechanical, electronic and electrical, communications engineering, and data sciences
  • Learn from academics who are experts in their fields and whose teaching is inspired by the latest research
  • Graduate as an in-demand engineer able to provide innovative solutions using digital technologies to enhance the field of Mechatronics
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Contact

Programme Director: Prof Meiling Zhu

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Phone: +44 (0)1392 72 72 72

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Top 10 in the UK for Engineering

10th for General Engineering in The Complete University Guide 2025

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Specialist facilities include microscopy suite, aerodynamics and fluids laboratories, additive manufacturing workshop and vibration testing rigs

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£6.5million investment in our teaching labs, workshop spaces and equipment

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Apply the latest techniques and technologies to complex problems sustainably

Entry requirements

All applicants are considered individually on merit although we usually require a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, such the built environment, relevant engineering or science disciplines.

Entry requirements for international students

English language requirements

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B3. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Course content

This programme is modular and flexible, carrying 180 credits in total and offering flexibility in choice of modules studied.

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

Compulsory modules

CodeModuleCredits
ECMM164MSc Dissertation60
ECMM147Mechatronics: Sensors and Machine Automation15
ENGM002Advanced Communication Systems15
ENGM003Advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA)15
ENGM010Data-Centric Engineering15
ENGM042Energy Harvesting Technology15
ENGM044Smart Monitoring with Industrial IoT 15
ENGM043Energy Efficient Electronic Circuits15

Optional modules

CodeModuleCredits
ECMM410Research Methodology15
ENGM026Design, Innovation & Entrepreneurship15

Fees

2025/26 entry

UK fees per year: 

£14,300 full-time

International fees per year: 

£30,300 full-time

Scholarships

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This includes over £5 million in scholarships for international students, such as our Global Excellence Scholarships*.

For more information on scholarships, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.

*Selected programmes only. Please see the Terms and Conditions for each scheme for further details.

Teaching and research

Teaching and assessment

The programme is delivered through a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, industrial presentations, case studies, industry visits, computer simulations, project work and a dissertation.

You will develop transferable skills such as management and communication skills, computational techniques, data handling and analysis, problem solving, decision making and research methodology. Many of these will be addressed within an industrial and commercial context.

Personal Tutor

You will be allocated a Personal Tutor who is available for advice and support throughout your studies, along with support and mentoring from graduates who are now in industry. There is also a Postgraduate Tutor available to help with further guidance and advice.

A research and practice-led culture

We believe every student benefits from being taught by experts active in research and practice. You will discuss the very latest ideas, research discoveries and new technologies in seminars and in the field. Plus, you’ll become actively involved in a research project yourself.

All our academic staff are active in internationally-recognised scientific research across a wide range of topics. You will also be taught by leading industry practitioners.

Maths support

Throughout your studies you will have access to support materials designed to refresh your knowledge of engineering mathematics. Mathematics for Engineers is a non-credit bearing online resource that covers the mathematics needed to undertake an MSc. It is an invaluable revision tool for those wishing to refresh their knowledge of common mathematical topics.

Sample mathematics test

Unsure whether your maths is good enough for an MSc? Take the short test below to find out. This has been developed in conjunction with the Mathematics for Engineers module and covers many of the topics listed above.

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Careers

You will graduate with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines – an attribute that is considerably in demand for professionals within this dynamic industry.  We develop your research skills, personal skills and core academic skills, preparing you for a wide range of employment opportunities, or for further research in the area of smart monitoring for Industry.

We have an established reputation of training tomorrow's great minds, so when it comes to life after graduation you can be confident that you are starting your next professional adventure in a prime, leading position.

Dedicated careers support

You will receive support from our dedicated Career Zone team, who provide excellent career guidance at all stages of career planning. The Career Zone provides one-on-one support and is home to a wealth of business and industry contacts. Additionally, they host useful training events, workshops and lectures which are designed to further support you in developing your enterprise acumen. Please visit the Career Zone for additional information on their services.