Mechatronics (Hons) De Montfort University

Overview

Mechatronics gives you the opportunity to become a professional Engineer with sound analytical proficiency in embedded systems, digital electronics, dynamics and control, complemented by the 3D-design and management skills necessary to work in modern industry.

This Mechatronics BEng/MEng programme offered at De Montfort University covers the integration of mechanical, electronic and intelligent control sub-systems to realise a complete system, which may be a product, machine or process. 

The multidisciplinary nature of Mechatronics employs design principles, processes, models, toolsets and philosophy unique to Mechatronics Engineers which enable design and development of simpler, more economical and reliable systems.

The duration of the MEng programme is four years and the BEng programme is three years. At the end of year three you have the option of exiting with a BEng degree or continuing for a further year, subject to meeting the progression requirements for the MEng degree.

Graduate Careers

• Multidisciplinary engineers are sought, and expect significantly enhanced job prospects worldwide. The range of specialist modules studied on this course is reflected by the diversity of careers on offer. You could go into industries including aerospace, automotive, defence and energy as well as large manufacturing industries and domestic/consumer product industries.
• You will have the ability to work in areas of design, research and development, marketing, sales, production management and quality control.
• Recent graduates are now working for companies such as DB Sander.

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

• Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)