Mechatronic Engineering with Industrial Studies

Mechatronic engineering is the discipline that brings together mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science to design intelligent machines and systems. Mechatronics engineers build the devices and systems that sense the world, process information, and act on it, from robotic arms in manufacturing to autonomous vehicles and smart medical devices. As industrial processes and consumer products become more deeply integrated with sensors, actuators, and intelligent control systems, the demand for engineers who can work fluently across these disciplines has become one of the defining features of modern engineering practice.

At the University of Southampton, this five-year, full-time integrated master's programme prepares you not just as a technical engineer but also as someone ready to take a leadership role in developing the intelligent machines and devices of the future. You will study the full breadth of mechatronic engineering, including mechanical principles, electronics, control theory, and software, developing the ability to design and analyse complex integrated systems. The programme includes management and legal training, equipping you to understand the professional and commercial contexts in which engineering decisions are made.

The five-year duration reflects the integrated master's level of the award, building from foundational principles through to advanced engineering design. The typical entry tariff is 168 UCAS points.

Graduates of mechatronic engineering programmes work across a wide range of advanced engineering sectors. Robotics, flexible manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, defence, healthcare technology, and the energy sector all employ mechatronics engineers. Roles span design, systems engineering, control engineering, and product development.

The breadth of the degree means graduates can adapt to different sectors as technology evolves, and many pursue chartered engineer status through professional bodies. Postgraduate study in robotics, control systems, or advanced manufacturing provides a route for those who wish to specialise further.