Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering with a Year in Industry MEng at University of Sheffield

This specialist, five-year MEng will develop your engineering skills across key areas of mechatronics and robotics, including mechanical design, electronics, computing and control. You'll work on an in-depth project, study modules in advanced engineering and improve your employability with an industrial placement.

The course is designed with input from our industry partners and our equipment is industry-standard, so you'll be given the best start for your career after university.

Our courses share a common first year. You'll get a foundation in a broad range of mechatronic and robotic areas such as mathematics, computing, control, electronics and embedded systems.

In the first year, you'll learn how to control robotic systems and you will work as part of a team to design, analyse and test robots, autonomous vehicles and other complex electro-mechanical systems.

In your second year, modules cover advanced control theory, programming (C++), mechanical design and other engineering skills. You'll then apply your skills to a practical project, where you'll design a system using 3D CAD tools. You'll then build the system in our iForge makerspace. This innovative facility gives you access to 3D printers, laser cutters and more.

In your third year you'll take specialist modules that cover robotics and artificial intelligence (machine learning), and you can tailor your degree to suit your interests with a choice of optional modules. You'll work in a group on a comprehensive assignment, gaining detailed experience in the lifecycle of engineering projects.

Your fourth year will be spent on your industry placement. This will put your academic study into context, as you gain work experience and improve your employability prospects.

The highlight of your final year is an individual project. You'll develop your expertise in a range of engineering techniques and skills such as project management and communication. You'll also study robotics and autonomous systems while choosing from advanced topics such as additive manufacturing (3D printing), advanced space systems, biomechanics and cybersecurity.

Other options for you:

• You have the option to switch to the BEng at the end of your second year, or you could study the version of this degree without a year in industry.
• You can choose to study a year abroad.