Program Overview

Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering MEng

The Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering MEng course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the core principles of mechatronics and robotics, from mathematics, computing, and control to electronics and intelligent systems. Through hands-on projects using 3D CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting, and more in the iForge makerspace, students will put theory into practice.

Course Description

This integrated master's degree combines mechanical design, computing, electronics, and control to prepare students for a career at the cutting edge of robotics and automation. Informed by world-leading research and designed in collaboration with industry partners, the program blends theory with hands-on learning. Students will use industry-standard equipment and explore real-world applications in robotics, industrial control, and advanced manufacturing.

Modules

The course structure includes:

• First year: Core modules such as Group Project and Engineering Skills, Engineering system modelling and analysis, Analysis tools for mechatronics, computer engineering and AI, Electric and Magnetic Circuits, and Analogue and Digital Electronics.
• Second year: Modules include Design Project, Control, communications and mathematics, Embedded System Engineering, Robot principles, and Robot Statics and Dynamics.
• Third year: Students will undertake a practical project and choose a specialization that aligns with their interests and career goals, with options including Mechatronics & Robotics and Control.
• Fourth year: Students will deepen their expertise with a major research project and advanced modules in their chosen specialization.

Learning and Assessment

Students will learn through a combination of lectures, practical labs and tutorials, and independent study. Assessment will be by a combination of exams and tests, coursework, and practical work.

Entry Requirements

The standard offer for this course is AAA at A Level, including Maths and a science. Alternative qualifications and routes for mature students are also available.

Graduate Careers

Graduates from this course are highly employable and work in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, power generation, and sustainable energy. The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering has a strong reputation, with 90% of graduates in work or further education 15 months after finishing.

Department

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is home to the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre and has research contracts with major institutions like the European Space Agency. The school is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for electronic and electrical engineering.

University Rankings

The University of Sheffield is a world top-100 university, ranked 92nd in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is also the University of the Year for Student Experience, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for 2026 entry have not been confirmed, but the 2025 annual tuition fee is £9,535 for home students and £30,570 for overseas students. Scholarships and funding opportunities are available, including a £2,500 per year scholarship for international students.

Placements and Study Abroad

Students may have the opportunity to add an optional placement year as part of their course, converting the four-year course to a five-year Degree with Placement Year. Spending time abroad during the degree is also possible, with over 250 University partners worldwide.