Mechatronics

Mechatronics, MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

  • Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration

About

Reasons to study Mechatronics at De Montfort University:

  • Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) - ensuring you will benefit from the highest quality teaching, and graduate with a recognised qualification
  • Graduate employability - Mechatronic engineers are in high demand as more industries seek to apply advances across a range of engineering disciplines
  • Enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities - including dedicated mechanical, electrical and electronic laboratories especially suited for mechatronics, as well as an for the manufacture of student designs
  • Industry placement opportunity - you can chose to undertake a year-long work placement, gaining valuable experience to enhance your practical and professional skills further
  • Work with leading research groups - you will be offered opportunities to work on projects with research groups within the faculty, including the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Mechatronics, that are engaged in high-class, research and industrial collaboration and consultancy
  • Course content relevant to modern day practice - our research informs our teaching, ensuring the course content covers current industry topics and issues
  • Excellent graduate prospects - graduates enjoy exciting career opportunities in a range of fields such as  robotics and automation, manufacturing, aerospace, material processing, energy and power.

Mechatronic engineers are in great demand as more industries seek to apply the advances in computers, electronics, sensors, and actuators to improve their products, processes and services.

Graduate Careers

Graduates enjoy exciting career opportunities from a wide range of industries. These include robotics and automation, machine vision, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, consumer products, material processing, energy and power. 

They are likely to be employed as engineers, senior engineers and project leaders or managers for roles in design and development, research and development, electromechanical, automation and control, manufacturing, product development, field support and maintenance, system integration, commissioning and installation, test and verification, or any engineering role where understanding interdisciplinary issues with insights is vital. 

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Electromechanics
  • Mechatronic Systems: Engineering and Design
  • Engineering Business Environment and Energy Studies
  • Programming and Software Engineering
  • Machine Vision, Robotics and Flexible Automation

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity

    You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.

    Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
    • Duration description

      One year full-time (with optional one year placement available), 18 months for January starts.

    Part-time
    • Average part-time duration 24 months
    • Intensity Flexible
  • Credits
    180 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus
  • More information Go to the programme website

English Language Requirements

You need the following IELTS score:

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Lower Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

General Requirements

  • You should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject.
  • We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications from anywhere in the world.
  • If you have no formal academic qualifications but do have extensive industry experience we will consider your application on an individual basis.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    14100 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 14100 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.

  • EU/EEA

    7500 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 7500 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
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Living costs for Leicester

  • 751 - 1430 GBP/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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