Mechatronics and Robotic Systems (Hons) University of Liverpool

Overview

Throughout the Mechatronics and Robotic Systems (Hons) BSc programme from  University of Liverpool , you’ll receive a thorough grounding in a range of electrical and computer control systems, and technologies in mechanical engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, control engineering and computing.

Key Features

• Whilst many products are essentially mechanical in nature, most could not function without electrical and computer control systems. There are also numerous automotive applications; modern high-performance cars have more than 100 computers hidden in the engine management system, anti-lock brakes, active suspension control and elsewhere. Engineers with experience in mechatronics and robotic systems are therefore in high demand.
• The programme works closely with industry leaders to develop all of our programmes. Building on the core principles of electrical/electronic engineering, you will develop advanced skills in and experience with industry standard tools, technologies and working methods.

Career opportunities:

• There is a high demand for engineers with experience in mechatronics and robotic systems in a number of industries. For example, there are numerous automotive applications, with modern high-performance cars having more than 100 computers hidden within their systems.
• Some of the graduates go on to work in the industrial sector, in government and in education, whilst others enter non-technical professions such as banking, accountancy, management and law.

Recent employers include companies from the following industries:

• Technology/electronics: ARM Holdings Ltd, Ericsson Ltd, Marconi, Deva Electronic Controls, Siemens UK, Logica CMG
• Energy/utilities: Energetix Group PLC, Scottish Power, United Utilities PLC
• Research/science: Daresbury Laboratory, Science and Technology Facilities Council, Ministry of Defence, Royal Liverpool University Hospital (Clinical Engineering)
• Engineering and manufacturing: Heap and Partners Ltd, Siemens UK, The Highways Agency, British Nuclear Group.