Electrical, Electronic & Mechatronic Engineering
Electrical, electronic and mechatronic engineering is the combined field that covers the generation, transmission, and application of electrical energy, the design of electronic circuits and systems, and mechatronics, the integration of mechanical, electronic, and computing systems in smart machines and automated devices. These disciplines underpin an extraordinary range of modern technologies, from power grids and electric vehicles to smartphones, robots, medical devices, and the sensors and actuators embedded in the physical world around us. As the economy electrifies and automation deepens, engineering professionals with fluency across all three areas are increasingly valuable.
At the University of Manchester, this four-year full-time integrated master's programme includes a sandwich year, a year abroad, and work placement opportunities. Manchester is a leading research university with deep connections to industry in the North West and beyond, and the combination of academic rigour and professional experience built into this degree prepares graduates for both technical and leadership roles in engineering. You will develop core knowledge in electrical power systems, electronics, signal processing, control theory, and embedded systems, alongside mechatronic design that integrates sensors, actuators, and control algorithms in physical systems.
The programme builds mathematical and computational skills alongside the practical laboratory and design competencies that define the engineering graduate.
Graduates work across power generation and distribution, renewable energy, automotive and aerospace electronics, robotics, consumer electronics, telecommunications, and advanced manufacturing. The integrated master's level qualification supports progression towards chartered engineer status with relevant professional engineering institutions. Further study options include doctoral research and specialist postgraduate degrees, while many graduates pursue leadership and management roles in engineering organisations as their careers develop.