Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering BEng (Hons) degree is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the field of robotics and automation. The program is offered by Loughborough University and is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Program Details

• The program is available as a 3-year full-time course or a 4-year full-time course with a placement year.
• The typical offer for the program is ABB, including Maths and either Computing, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths, or Physics.
• The tuition fees for the program are £9,535 for UK students and £30,700 for international students per academic year.
• The program is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and is recognized as a mark of assurance that the course meets the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence.

Course Structure

The program consists of a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, independent study, group work, workshops, laboratory work, and practical sessions. The course is divided into three years, with the first two years providing a foundation in engineering and electrical science, and the third year offering specialized modules in robotics, mechatronics, and control engineering.

Year 1

• Core Mathematics
• Circuit Analysis
• Programming and Software Engineering
• Digital Systems
• Dynamic Systems Analysis
• Applied Engineering

Year 2

• Electronics
• Project Design and Management
• Advanced Mathematics 1
• Control System Design 1
• Introduction to Robotics
• Advanced Mathematics 2
• Robotics Planning and Control
• Control System Design 2

Final Year

• Individual Project
• Mechatronics and Instrumentation
• Engineering Management: Finance, Law, and Quality
• Systems Engineering Applications Theory
• Digital Manufacturing and Discrete Event Simulation
• State Space Control
• Emerging Technologies for Sport, Health, and Wellbeing
• Digital Control
• Manufacturing Automation and Control
• Industrial Machine Vision

Placement Year

The program offers a placement year, which provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the industry. The placement year is typically taken after the second year of study and is a great way for students to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.

Career Opportunities

The program provides students with a wide range of career opportunities in the field of robotics and automation. Graduates of the program have gone on to work for companies such as Adidas, Bentley, BMW, Bosch, BP, Coca Cola, Dyson, E.ON, Ford, GSK, Mercedes-Benz, Pirelli, Puma, Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Thorntons, and Unilever.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program vary depending on the country of origin. For UK students, the typical offer is ABB, including Maths and either Computing, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths, or Physics. For international students, the entry requirements are based on the equivalent qualifications in their home country.

International Entry Requirements

• Australia: ATAR score of 85.00-94.00
• Austria: Reifeprüfung (Matura) score of 2.2-1.2
• Bahrain: Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate)
• Bangladesh: Higher Secondary Certificate
• Belgium: Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) score of 75%-85%
• Brazil: Brazilian High School Certificate (Certificado de Ensino Médio) and Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (ENEM)
• Brunei: A Level or IB qualifications
• Bulgaria: Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie score of 5.3-6.0
• Canada: Grade 12 Certificate with an average score of 80%-93%
• China: Senior Middle Examinations
• Croatia: Matura (Svjedodžba o Maturi) score of 4.0-5.0
• Cyprus: Apolytirion
• Czech Republic: Maturita (Vysvědčení o Maturitní Zkoušce) score of 2.00-1.00
• Denmark: Bevis for Studentereksamen (STX) score of 8.0-10.5
• Egypt: Thanaweya A’ama (Certificate of General Secondary Education)
• Estonia: Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus score of 4.3-4.8
• European Baccalaureate: Overall average mark of 78%-88%
• Faroe Islands: Studentsprógv score of 8.0-10.5
• Finland: Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen
• France: French Baccalauréat Général score of 13.0-15.5
• Germany: Abitur score of 1.3-2.0
• Ghana: WASSCE
• Greece: Greek Apolyterion
• Hong Kong: Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) score of 5, 4, 4-5*, 5, 5
• Hungary: Hungarian Matura (Érettségi Bizonyítvány) score of 70%-83%
• Iceland: Stúdentspróf score of 8.0-9.3
• India: Standard XII school leaving qualifications
• Indonesia: Ijazah: Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah (SMA/MA)
• Ireland: Leaving Certificate
• Israel: Bagrut
• Italy: Diploma di Esamo di Stato score of 85%-98%
• Japan: Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
• Jordan: Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)
• Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate
• Kenya: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
• Kuwait: Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate)
• Latvia: Atestāts par Vispārējo Vidējo Izglītību score of 9.2-10.0
• Lebanon: Baccalauréat Général
• Lithuania: Brandos Atestatas score of 9.0-10.0
• Malaysia: Matrikulasi (Matriculation Certificate) or Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
• Malta: Advanced Matriculation Exam
• Netherlands: Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) score of 6.6-7.4
• New Zealand: National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3
• Nigeria: WASSCE
• Norway: Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring score of 4.00-5.25
• Oman: Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate)
• Pakistan: Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate
• Poland: New Matura score of 75%-85%
• Portugal: Diploma de Ensino Secundário score of 16-18
• Qatar: Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (Senior School Certificate)
• Romania: Diploma de Bacalaureat score of 8.6-9.4
• Russia: Certificate of Unified State Examination
• Saudi Arabia: Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate)
• Singapore: Singapore A Levels
• Slovakia: Slovakian Matura (Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške) score of 2.00-1.00
• Slovenia: Maturitetno Spričevalo score of 22-30
• South Africa: National Senior Certificate (NSC) score of 6, 6, 6, 6, 6-7, 7, 7, 7, 7
• South Korea: High School Diploma
• Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato score of 7.50-9.50
• Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan A Levels
• Sweden: Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola score of 16.0-18.8
• Switzerland: Certificat de Maturité, Attestato di Maturità, or Eidgenössisches Maturitätszeugnis score of 4.8-5.5
• Taiwan: Senior High School Diploma
• Tanzania: Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE)
• Thailand: Certificate of Secondary Education/Maw 6
• The Caribbean: Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)
• The Gulf: Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate)
• Turkey: Anadolu Lisesi (Anatolian High School Diploma) or Fen Lisesi (Science High School Diploma)
• Uganda: Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)
• Ukraine: Atestat pro Povnu Zagal'nu Sersdniu Osvitu/Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education
• United Arab Emirates: Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate)
• United States of America: High School Graduation Diploma with a GPA of 3.2/4.0
• Vietnam: Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học
• Zambia: General Certificate of Education
• Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe A Levels

Additional Information

• The program is taught in English, and students must meet the University's English language requirements.
• The program is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and is recognized as a mark of assurance that the course meets the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence.
• The program provides students with a wide range of career opportunities in the field of robotics and automation.
• The program is available as a 3-year full-time course or a 4-year full-time course with a placement year.
• The tuition fees for the program are £9,535 for UK students and £30,700 for international students per academic year.