Mechatronics and Robotic Systems BEng (Hons)

Program Overview

Immerse in the cutting-edge field of mechatronics and robotics at the University of Liverpool's Mechatronics and Robotic Systems BEng (Hons) degree. With a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in project work and industry placements, graduates are highly sought after in industries ranging from technology and energy to engineering and research.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Mechatronics and Robotic Systems BEng (Hons) program at the University of Liverpool is a three-year, full-time undergraduate degree that immerses students in technologies related to mechanical, control, electrical engineering, electronics, and computing. The program covers a wide range of topics, from driverless cars and automated robots in manufacturing assembly lines to remotely operated vehicles on Mars. The program aims to provide students with a thorough grounding in a range of electrical and computer control systems, as well as technologies in mechanical engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, control engineering, and computing. The program emphasizes the importance of mechatronics and robotic systems in modern products and industries, highlighting the high demand for engineers with expertise in these areas. The program is designed to equip students with advanced skills in design and implementation, prepare them for the global workplace, and expose them to different systems, technologies, and cultures within the global industry.

Outline:

The Mechatronics and Robotic Systems BEng (Hons) program is structured over three years, with each year comprising two semesters. The program includes both compulsory and optional modules, culminating in an extended individual project in the final year.

Year One:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Digital & Integrated Electronics Design (ELEC143)
• Electrical Circuits & Systems (ELEC142)
• Electronic Circuits (ELEC104)
• Experimental Skills (ELEC172)
• Introduction to Mechatronics (ELEC123)
• Introduction to Programming in C (ELEC129)
• SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES 1 (ENGG110)
• Mathematics A for Electrical Engineers (ELEC191)
• Mathematics B for Electrical Engineers (ELEC192)

Year Two:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Digital Electronics & Microprocessor Systems (ELEC211)
• Electrical Circuits & Power Systems (ELEC209)
• Electronic Circuits and Systems (ELEC271)
• FIELD THEORY AND PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (MATH283)
• Instrumentation & Control (ELEC207)
• Project, Problem Solving & Industrial Awareness (ELEC222)
• Signals and Systems (ELEC270)
• Robotic Systems (ELEC230)

Year Three:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Drives (ELEC331)
• Low Power Computer Architecture (ELEC370)
• BEng Project (ELEC340)
• Robotic Systems II (ELEC330)
• Engineering Management & Entrepreneurial Skills (ELEC352)
• Digital Control and Optimisation (ELEC303)
• INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS & AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY (MNFG309)
• Optional Modules:
• Application Development with C++ (ELEC362)
• Digital System Design (ELEC373)
• Electronics for Instrumentation & Communications (ELEC317)
• Image Processing (ELEC319)
• Neural Networks (ELEC320)
• Signal Processing and Digital Filtering (ELEC309)
• Power Systems and Power Electronics (ELEC301)
• Plasma System Engineering (ELEC391)

Assessment:

Assessment for the Mechatronics and Robotic Systems BEng (Hons) program is conducted through a combination of exams, coursework, and projects. The specific assessment methods and criteria vary depending on the individual module.

Teaching:

The program is taught over two semesters, with examinations at the end of each semester. Modules are assessed through a mix of examinations, continuous assessment, and practical work. The program incorporates a substantial practical component, with an increasing emphasis on project work as students progress through the years. Students can select their final year individual project in consultation with members of staff.

Careers:

Graduates of the Mechatronics and Robotic Systems BEng (Hons) program are highly sought after by employers in a variety of industries, including:

• Technology/electronics: ARM Holdings Ltd, Ericsson Ltd, Marconi, Deva Electronic Controls, Siemens UK, Logica CMG
• Energy/utilities: Energetix Group PLC, Scottish Power, United Utilities PLC
• Research/science: Daresbury Laboratory, Science and Technology Facilities Council, Ministry of Defence, Royal Liverpool University Hospital (Clinical Engineering)
The University of Liverpool has been awarded a Gold rating for educational excellence in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023. The program offers students global opportunities, including the option to spend a year abroad at a partner university, a year in China at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University, or a summer abroad at a partner institution. The program also offers a year in industry placement option, allowing students to gain practical experience and develop key employability skills.

UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland)

Full-time place, per year £9,250 Year in industry fee £1,850 Year abroad fee £1,385

International fees

Full-time place, per year £27,200 Year in industry fee £1,850 Year abroad fee £13,600