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Mechatronic and Robotic EngineeringBEng

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Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering BEng

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Lead the tech revolution by creating, coding, and controlling the future of robotics. Combine mechanics, electronics, coding, control, and AI to design and build intelligent machines, automate systems, and shape tomorrow’s innovations.

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Course description

Why study this course?

Study with the experts

Our academic staff have direct research experience in the robotics industry and specialise in programming, intelligent systems and cybersecurity.

Learn to use industry standard tech

Thanks to our industry standard facilities including 3D CAD tools, 3D printers and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Get noticed by future employers

Study modules designed with our industry partners – spanning topics such as robotics and artificial intelligence, industrial control and advanced manufacturing.

Take your ideas from paper to reality

Work collaboratively with other student engineers to create the most effective robotics with autonomous technology.

Go on to great things

90% of graduates from our course are in work or further education 15 months after finishing. Sheffield-trained engineers are now working for companies including Rolls-Royce, Siemens and Airbus.

Shape the future of intelligent machines with a degree in mechatronic and robotic engineering. This course combines mechanical design, computing, electronics, AI, and control to prepare you for a career at the forefront of robotics and automation.

Informed by world-leading research and designed in collaboration with industry partners, the programme blends theory with hands-on learning. You will use industry-standard equipment and explore real-world applications in robotics, industrial control, and advanced manufacturing.

In Year 1, you will build strong foundations in mathematics, computing, electronics, and system modelling, alongside working on an extended group project programming a mobile robot to perform various actions.

In Year 2, you will study robot principles, mechanics, and machine vision, as well as control, communications, embedded systems, and machine learning. Apply your knowledge through design projects and system integration.

In Year 3, you will take on an advanced individual project and specialise in either Mechatronics and Robotics – covering areas such as robot design, motion planning, and machine learning – or Control, focusing on digital signal processing, optimisation, and real-time embedded control.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institute of Measurement and Control and the Engineering Council UK.

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC) Engineering Council

Placements and study abroad

Placement

You may have the opportunity to add an optional placement year as part of your course, converting the three-year course to a four-year Degree with Placement Year.

A placement year will help you to:

Study abroad

Spending time abroad during your degree is a great way to explore different cultures, gain a new perspective and experience a life-changing opportunity that you will never forget.

You can apply to extend this course with a year abroad, usually between the second and third year. We have over 250 University partners worldwide. Popular destinations include Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Find out more on the Global Opportunities website.

Modules

We're revising the curriculum of the course for this year of entry. Your first year modules are confirmed. For other years of study, the information here gives you an idea of the areas we expect the course to cover, although there may be changes before you begin. As you progress through your course, we’ll confirm additional details for the core and optional modules available to you.

Title: Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering BEng course structure\ UCAS code: H361\ Years: 2026, 2027

First year

Second year

Third year

First year

Core modules:

Group Project and Engineering Skills : This module will help you develop the fundamental practical and professional skills that underpin electrical, electronic and mechatronic engineering. It will also help you develop the personal attributes essential in an engineer of any discipline. \ \ Five types of activities are used: —(1) lab-based activities to develop specific engineering skills and encourage the internalisation of theory;(2) an extended group project to develop an embedded system using the systems engineering approach. Students apply and develop technical and transferable skills simultaneously whilst working with partially open-ended problems; (3) address sustainability of the extended project using the UN's sustainable development goals; (4) programming skill lectures and laboratories to develop embedded programming abilities and support the extended project; and (5) a focussed, week-long, cross-faculty interdisciplinary design activity taken alongside students studying different engineering disciplines, addressing the ethical, social, economical and sustainability of solutions to engineering challenges of the 21st century. It will equip you with essential teamwork, design, problem-solving and communication skills. Particular attention will be paid to employability, sustainability, and inclusivity. Through real-life engineering projects, you will be introduced to tackling complex challenges.\ \

**40 credits**

Engineering Modelling and Mathematics : This module serves as an introduction to common system analysis tools and their application to simple mechatronic systems. \ \ You will study fundamental mathematics topics and be introduced to the first principles of modelling and system behaviour. You will focus predominantly on first-order linear systems. \ \ The tools you use in this module will be applied to a wide breadth of engineering applications.

**20 credits**

System Analysis and Machine Learning : This module is an extension of system analysis tools for application to high order, non-linear and discrete mechatronic and AI systems.\ \ You will continue your study of fundamental, but slightly more advanced, mathematics topics. We will show you how to generalise and extend first-principles modelling and system behaviours to a broader range of systems. \ \ We will also introduce you to computer tools used in electrical, mechatronic and computer engineering.

**20 credits**

Electric and Magnetic Circuits : This module provides a comprehensive foundation in the analysis of circuits and networks, essential for any aspiring electrical engineer. You will learn both direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits, equipping you with the tools and techniques necessary to understand and solve electrical circuits and networks.\ \ You will learn to apply fundamental circuit theorems and analysis methods to determine voltage, current, and power in various circuit configurations. We will investigate the transient and steady-state responses of first and second-order circuits, both in the time and frequency domains, providing a deep understanding of circuit dynamics. \ \ The second half of the module will be dedicated to magnetic circuits, including the analysis of transformers, motors, and generators, crucial components in power systems and electromechanical devices. We will discuss the interaction between electrical circuits and magnetic circuits and introduce the idea of mutual coupling and transformers. Finally, you will gain insight into the structure and operation of electrical networks, providing context for the practical application of the principles learnt throughout the module.

**20 credits**

Analogue and Digital Electronics : This module provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of both digital and analogue electronics, forming the foundations for further studies in electronic engineering. We will explore the building blocks of modern electronic systems, from the logic gates that underpin digital systems to the semiconductor devices that enable analogue signal processing.\ \ In the digital domain, you will learn Boolean algebra, apply logic manipulation techniques, and design both combinational and sequential logic networks, understanding their application in practical logic circuits. Furthermore, you will be introduced to hardware description languages (HDLs) and learn to analyse and simulate digital components and structures.\ \ Transitioning to analogue electronics, we will introduce semiconductor materials, exploring the behaviour of diodes and semiconductor transistors. You will learn to apply circuit analysis principles to predict the behaviour of semiconductor devices in circuits. You will gain an understanding on the use of the transistor as switches and develop your ability to design and analyse transistor-based circuits. Furthermore, we will introduce operational amplifiers (op-amps), exploring their versatile applications. The module will conclude with an overview of integrated circuit manufacturing, from semiconductor boules to packaged ICs.

**20 credits**

Second year

In your second year, you'll continue to build upon your knowledge of Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering and its practical applications. This will provide you with the fundamental knowledge needed to become a Chartered Engineer.

Example modules include:

Control, communications and mathematics : You will be introduced to fundamental control and communication system analysis and design techniques alongside the mathematical tools required to support these and later year extensions.  Consideration is given to the different types of signals in engineering systems and how we represent and communicate the information within these.  There is a strong focus on system behaviour and methods—specifically feedback—that are used to ensure that systems behave in a desirable fashion; the module covers both classical and modern feedback methods as well as discretisation. Classic analogue and digital communication systems are developed, alongside the analysis and design techniques required.  Mathematical skills underpin all of engineering so this module covers the topics which will be most important for your later studies.

**40 credits**

Analogue devices and circuits : In this module you will study the underlying physics of semiconductor devices, understand how they are designed and how careful design of semiconductors results in useful circuit elements. You will cover many types of semiconductor devices such as transistors (bipolar, field effect), diodes, light-emitting diodes, lasers, photodetectors and solar cells. We will also introduce you to opto-electronics. This knowledge will enable you, in future years, to learn how to design semiconductor devices for a wide range of applications.\ \ You will also study the use of semiconductor devices in circuits. Common circuit building blocks, such as voltage and power amplifiers, oscillators and digital logic are all implemented using different versions of the same semiconductor devices. You will learn how to analyse these circuits and design your own. You will also see how the design decisions made in silicon affect the function of a device in a circuit.

**20 credits**

Third year

Your third year gives you the opportunity to do a practical project and choose a specialization that aligns with your interests and career goals.

Mechatronics & Robotics example modules:

Control example modules:

You'll also be able to tailor your study by choosing from a range of optional modules.

The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we will inform students and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.

Learning and assessment

Learning

You'll learn through a combination of lectures, practical labs and tutorials and independent study. By the end of your first year you'll have learnt the full range of core foundations for control and systems engineering, as well as broader engineering skills. Our teaching is based on a systematic and structured approach to support your learning.

Laboratory and professional skills are strongly integrated within the taught modules, and you'll undertake your laboratory work in our award-winning Diamond building, using the latest equipment and technologies.

We invest to create the right environment for you. That means outstanding facilities, study spaces and support, including 24/7 access to our online library service.

Study spaces and computers are available to offer you choice and flexibility for your study. Our five library sites give you access to over one million books and periodicals. You can access your library account and our rich digital collections from anywhere on or off campus. Other library services include study skills training to improve your grades, and tailored advice from experts in your subject.

Learning support facilities and library opening hours

Our academics are world leaders in their field. The teaching you will receive is based on the latest thinking and we regularly introduce new modules in response to current developments in research and demands in the careers market.

Assessment

You will be assessed by a combination of exams and tests, coursework and practical work. The proportions for each will vary depending on the modules you choose.

Entry requirements

With Access Sheffield, you could qualify for additional consideration or an alternative offer - find out if you're eligible.

Standard offer

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:\ AAB \ including Maths and a science

A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification : ABB, including Maths and a science + B in a relevant EPQ; ABB, including Maths and a science + B in AS or A Level Further Maths

International Baccalaureate : 34, with 6,5 (in any order) in Higher Level Maths and a science; 33, with 5 in Higher Level Maths an a science, and B in a science-based extended essay

BTEC Extended Diploma : DDD in Engineering + B in A Level Maths

BTEC Diploma : DD in Engineering + A in A Level Maths

T Level : Distinction in the relevant T Level, including grade A in the core component + B in A Level Maths

Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s : AABBB + AB in Maths and a science

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels : B + AA in Maths and a science

Access to HE Diploma : Award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction (to include Maths and Science/Engineering) and 9 at Merit + B in A Level Maths

Routes for mature students

Other requirements

Access Sheffield offer

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:\ ABB \ including Maths and a science

A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification : ABB, including Maths and a science + B in a relevant EPQ; ABB, including Maths and a science + B in AS or A Level Further Maths

International Baccalaureate : 33, with 5 in Higher Level Maths an a science

BTEC Extended Diploma : DDD in Engineering + B in A Level Maths

BTEC Diploma : DD in Engineering + B in A Level Maths

T Level : Distinction in the relevant T Level, including grade A in the core component + B in A Level Maths

Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s : ABBBB + AB in Maths and a science

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels : B + AB in Maths and a science

Access to HE Diploma : Award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction (to include Maths and Science/Engineering) and 15 at Merit + B in A Level Maths

Routes for mature students

Other requirements

English language requirements | 

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

Equivalent English language qualifications

Visa and immigration requirements

Other qualifications | UK and EU/international

Pathway programme for international students

If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for an International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school.

Graduate careers

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Our courses prepare you for a career where you'll apply your creative problem-solving skills and your understanding of engineering principles to the real world, while working in multidisciplinary teams. These transferable skills can be applied in many sectors across the breadth of engineering and beyond.

During your degree you'll have plenty of opportunities to enhance your employability. You can choose to go on a placement in industry, either during the summer or as a year in industry. Or you could consider studying abroad, either for a full year, or as part of a summer school.

We also have extracurricular projects where you can work with other engineering and science students to design and build rockets, submersible robots, autonomous payloads for satellites, rovers and more. You could also take part in a fully-funded scheme for undergraduates where you work on research projects with academics over the summer period.

Our graduates are highly sought-after across a diverse range of industries. Roles our alumni have gone on to include cybersecurity consultant, design engineer, energy engineering consultant, system engineer, electrical engineer, technology analyst, nuclear controls engineer, software engineer and electronics field engineer.

Employers of graduates include ARM, ARUP, BAE Systems, Barclays, Deloitte, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan, National Grid, National Instruments, Renault, Rolls Royce, Shell, Siemens, Unilever and Volvo.

[Annual Placement Award winner: Kris's placement year at Northrop Grumman

Kris Kothari

Undergraduate student, \ BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering, took an Industry Placement Year](https://sheffield.ac.uk/eee/undergraduate/electrical/profiles/kris) [Mayank Sewatkar's Industrial Placement Year at Jaguar Land Rover

Mayank Sewatkar

Undergraduate student, \ BEng Computer Systems Engineering, took an Industry Placement Year](https://sheffield.ac.uk/eee/undergraduate/profiles/mayank-sewatkars-year-industry-jaguar-land-rover) [I like my schedule being evenly spread throughout the week, which leaves me enough free time to enjoy my hobbies.

Malik

Undergraduate student, \ Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering](https://sheffield.ac.uk/eee/undergraduate/profiles/malik)

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Top 10 in the UK for electronic and electrical engineering

The Guardian University Guide 2025

Top 3 in the Russell Group for organisation and management

National Student Survey 2024

In the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, students learn by applying theory to real engineering challenges. Our undergraduate BEng and MEng degrees are designed to develop strong analytical foundations alongside practical skills, ensuring you graduate with the knowledge, experience, and professional competencies sought by employers across a wide range of engineering sectors.

You will learn from academics who are internationally recognised experts in electrical and electronic engineering, mechatronic and robotic engineering, and computer systems engineering, with strong links to industry and active research portfolios. Our courses benefit from close engagement with industrial partners, ensuring that teaching remains relevant and informed by real-world practice. Throughout your degree, you will also be supported by an academic personal tutor who will guide your academic and professional development.

All our undergraduate degrees share a common first year, providing a broad grounding across electrical and electronic engineering, mechatronic and robotic engineering, and computer systems engineering. This offers you the flexibility to refine your degree choice at the end of Year 1. Alongside core technical modules, all students take part in faculty-wide initiatives such as the Global Engineering Challenge and Engineering – You’re Hired, working collaboratively with students from other engineering disciplines to address real-world problems.

Each of our BEng degree programmes integrates an individual research or design project – with an additional final-year group project for MEng programmes – all supervised by an academic, allowing you to explore an area of interest in depth and develop skills in independent problem-solving, project management, and technical communication.

Our school is a vibrant, diverse and supportive community of like-minded people. If you decide to join us at Sheffield, you’ll be welcomed as part of our community and presented with a multitude of opportunities for extracurricular activities. That is why studying in our school is an excellent investment in your future, whatever path you choose.

The School is based primarily in the Sir Frederick Mappin Building and the Amy Johnson Building, with additional teaching and laboratory facilities located in The Diamond. The majority of undergraduate lectures, tutorials, and laboratory classes take place in The Diamond, providing a modern, multidisciplinary and collaborative learning environment.

Facilities

Our students benefit from access to state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with industry-standard hardware and software. These facilities support hands-on learning across areas such as electronics, communications, control, power and energy systems, and robotics. Laboratory sessions are closely integrated with taught modules, enabling you to directly apply theoretical concepts to practical experimentation. Alongside teaching spaces, students also have access to shared engineering facilities and makerspaces that support design, prototyping, and innovation throughout the degree.

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

University rankings

A world top-100 university\ QS World University Rankings 2026 (92nd)

Number one in the Russell Group (based on aggregate responses)\ National Student Survey 2025

92 per cent of our research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent\ Research Excellence Framework 2021

University of the Year for Student Experience\ The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

Number one Students' Union in the UK\ Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017

Number one for Students' Union\ StudentCrowd 2025 University Awards

20th in the UK targeted by the largest number of Top 100 Employers in 2025-26\ High Fliers 2026

Student profiles

[That was the first time I really felt like this was what I wanted to do. This is engineering. This is mechatronics

Angel

Undergraduate student, \ Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering, took an Industrial Placement Year](https://sheffield.ac.uk/eee/undergraduate/profiles/angel)

Fees and funding

Fees

Tuition fees

Fee status help

Additional costs

The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.

Examples of what’s included and excluded

Funding your study

Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for a bursary, scholarship or loan to help fund your study and enhance your learning experience.

Use our Student Funding Calculator to work out what you’re eligible for.

£2,500 per year scholarships for international students

We're offering automatic scholarships worth up to £10,000 to overseas fee-paying students starting their studies in September 2026 - no additional application required.

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If you’re considering your post-16 options, our interactive subject tasters are for you. There are a wide range of subjects to choose from and you can attend sessions online or on campus.

Upcoming taster sessions

Offer holder days

If you've received an offer to study with us, we'll invite you to one of our offer holder days, which take place between February and April. These open days have a strong department focus and give you the chance to really explore student life here, even if you've visited us before.

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How to apply When you're ready to apply, see the UCAS website:\ www.ucas.com

Not ready to apply yet? You can also register your interest in this course.

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School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Recognition of professional qualifications: from 1 January 2021, in order to have any UK professional qualifications recognised for work in an EU country across a number of regulated and other professions you need to apply to the host country for recognition. Read information from the UK government and the EU Regulated Professions Database.

Any supervisors and research areas listed are indicative and may change before the start of the course.

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2026-2027

Make sure you've done everything you need to do before you apply.

How to apply When you're ready to apply, see the UCAS website:\ www.ucas.com

Not ready to apply yet? You can also register your interest in this course.

Lead the tech revolution by creating, coding, and controlling the future of robotics. Combine mechanics, electronics, coding, control, and AI to design and build intelligent machines, automate systems, and shape tomorrow’s innovations.

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