BEng (Hons) Robotics, Automation and Mechatronic Engineering

Program Overview

BEng (Hons) Robotics, Automation and Mechatronic Engineering

Overview

Businesses worldwide need experts in robotics, automation and mechatronics to help them develop streamlined automated processes, solve problems and create manufacturing facilities of the future. Whether it’s developing self-driving cars, new products for military or commercial applications, or creating new robotised production lines, this course is about developing essential transferable skills for the jobs of the future. This unique robotics engineering course develops you as an engineer and roboticist to design new manufacturing systems for our ever-evolving world.

Why Harper Adams University?

Here at Harper, our hands-on degree immerses you in real projects. You'll actively design, test, and evaluate processes, products, and create automated assembly lines, making your learning experience truly dynamic. With our focus firmly on your future career, you will have the opportunity to work with potential employers and industries through case studies, projects and briefs set by our industry partners and academics. We address core issues that align with our values, including sustainability, climate change, society, health, wellbeing, efficiency, ethics and innovation. This approach shapes you into a global engineer that is also an industry-ready graduate.

UCAS Code

SQ02

Institution code: H12

Key Information

• 78% say staff value students views and opinions about the course
• 89% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
• 93% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

Entry Requirements for 2025

Our typical offer is 96 UCAS points.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Computing Technology
• Mechanical Science and Systems
• Professional and Study Skills
• Actuation for Mechatronic Systems
• Programming Concepts
• Real World Systems and Automation

Year 2

• Interdisciplinary Project
• Mechatronics and Control
• Smart Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping
• Sustainability and Ethics for Machines and Humans
• Design and Validation
• Robotics Automation Systems and Applications

Year 3

• Honours Engineering Project
• Intelligent Systems
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Frameworks for Engineers
• Group Mechatronics Project
• IoT (Internet of Things) Data Communications

Teaching and Learning

At Harper Adams, our RAM degree prioritizes hands-on learning, allowing you to continuously demonstrate your skills through quizzes, assignments, and engaging projects. As you progress, the culmination of your studies involves applying your knowledge to tackle practical challenges faced by real-world businesses.

Fees and Costs

The latest fees for this course can be found in our fees and funding section. You will also find course related costs, specific to this course.

Course Manager

Mr Sam Wane, Senior Lecturer

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