Program Overview

Overview of Mechatronic Engineering with Foundation Year BEng(Hons)

The Mechatronic Engineering with Foundation Year BEng(Hons) program is designed for students who possess the capability to pursue a degree but do not have the pre-requisite qualifications to directly apply to their desired course. This integrated foundation degree leads onto the accredited BEng(Hons) and provides students with the opportunity to explore key areas of Electronic and Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering.

Start Date and Duration

• The start date for the program is 22 September 2025.
• The duration of the program is 4 years full-time or 5 years including a placement year.

How to Apply

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Course Details

Overview

The course combines mechanical skills, smart electronics, and robotics with control systems to address a range of complex engineering projects, focusing on sustainability. It grounds students in the key principles and practices of several disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, electronic, control, and computer systems.

Why Study Mechatronic Engineering BEng(Hons) at Huddersfield?

• The course provides flexibility in choosing engineering career pathways after graduation.
• It develops skills in creative thinking and practical design solutions.
• An optional placement year is available, allowing students to put their knowledge and skills to the test at sites in the UK and abroad.

EnABLE (Engineering in an Activity-Based Learning Environment)

During the second and third year, students are part of the EnABLE program, which provides the opportunity to work within professional teams of peers and solve real engineering problems. This links theory with engineering practice while developing transferable skills highly valued by industry employers.

Entry Requirements

To find out if you are eligible to start this course, please refer to the original text for more information on entry requirements.

Course Structure

• Foundation Year: Modules include Communication and Research, Engineering Investigative Studies, Foundation Mathematics, and Foundations of Engineering.
• Year 2: Modules include Engineering Computational Skills, Professional Skills and Research Awareness, Engineering Science, Electronic System Fundamentals, and Engineering Design, Manufacture and Test.
• Year 3: Modules include Analysis of Materials, Signal Analysis and Control, Engineering Design, Thermofluids, Electrical Energy Conversion, and Manufacturing and Production Systems.
• Year 4 (Optional Placement Year): Students have the chance to undertake an optional placement.
• Final Year: Modules include Dynamic Analysis and Control, Project Quality and Production Management, Electrical Power and Drive Systems, Digital Signal Processing Applications, and Final Year Project.

Placements

A placement year helps students build on the knowledge and skills developed on the course. The Placement team supports students in finding suitable placement opportunities.

Fees and Finance

• The maximum fees for UK-based students on undergraduate courses in 2025/26 will be £9,535 per year for full-time students.
• Tuition fees cover the cost of study at the University, including registration, tuition, supervision, and examinations.

Research Excellence

The University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in all three aspects of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. Research plays an important role in informing all teaching and learning activities.

Career Support

The Careers and Employability Service offers professional help, support, and guidance to help students achieve their ambitions.

Further Study

Progression to the MEng route may be possible if students attain an overall classification of 2.1 or above. The University also offers a number of taught Master’s courses in the subject area of Mechanical Engineering.