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University degree
Mechatronic Engineering with Placement Year
University Academy 92 Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 25% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
Mechatronic engineering is the design of systems and products that require a combination of mechanical, electronic and computer engineering. It’s an interdisciplinary field and you might work on robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, digitally controlled engines and even self-driving cars. With the rapid evolution of AI, automation and advances in machinery and manufacturing, these highly skilled engineers are in demand.
As a mechatronics graduate you are open to a rewarding career in these industry sectors and more.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
112-127 pts25%
128-143 pts35%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts25%
192-207 pts5%
How they qualified
90% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels90%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
86%
In work or further study after
75%
Continue past first year
82%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£32,000
3 years on
£40,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled72%
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Conservation and environment professionalsHighly skilled2%
Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research ProfessionalsHighly skilled2%
Finance ProfessionalsHighly skilled2%
Quality and Regulatory ProfessionalsHighly skilled2%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled2%
What students say National Student Survey
82%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching87%
Assessment & feedback74%
Academic support79%
Well organised78%
Learning resources85%
Student community95%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — the ci…
Class of 2022 · Full-time
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — the city is a brilliant stude…
Class of 2024 · Full-time
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