Overview

In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to choose and explore advanced topics at the forefront of mechatronics and robotics. This Robotic and Mechatronic Engineering (with an industrial placement year) at University of Sussex includes advanced electronic systems, cybernetics, neural networks and image processing. By practising marketing analysis and financial strategic planning, you’ll not only develop your technical knowledge but also sharpen your entrepreneurship skills.

Career

Gain the skills for a career in engineering, and benefit from our links with companies such as Jaguar, Siemens, Renishaw, Thales, GE Aviation and IBM. The skills you develop on this course enable you to go into graduate jobs in sectors including:

healthcare

robotics and manufacturing

aerospace and electrical energy

electronics and automotive engineering

healthcare

infrastructure and transport

IT and telecommunications

consulting services.

You can also meet employers at careers events. Recent sessions have included an event about the NHS Scientist Training Programme, talks by IBM and Atkins, and advice on applying for graduate schemes.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electrical Circuits & Devices

Engineering Maths

Materials and Manufacturing Processes

Programming for Engineers

Electronic Devices and Circuit Prototyping

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Courses can be in high demand, so we recommend that you apply as early as possible.

Language

English

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80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Mechatronics Robotics View 66 other Bachelors in Mechatronics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

34 points overall from the full IB Diploma

Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 5.

For entry, either Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level will be accepted.

Overall result of 80% (European Baccalaureate)

Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential (normally with a final grade of at least 8.0).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27300 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Disciplines

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