Mechatronic Engineering (Hons) University of Huddersfield

Overview

Working within these critical areas of Engineering could enhance your career prospects and lead to careers with vast earning potential, allowing you to create the life you want in the future. The  Mechatronic Engineering (Hons) degree course is offered at the  University of Huddersfield .

Key Facts

As a professional mechatronic engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to drive this sustainability agenda forward by getting involved in the design of functional products, from large aircrafts to robotic manufacturing lines. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Mechatronic Engineering courses are Mechatronic Engineer, Controls Engineer, Embedded Software Engineers, Electronic Design Engineers and Software Controls Engineer.**

This course grounds you in the key principles and practices of several disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, electronic, control and computer systems. These academic disciplines are supplemented with the development of your skills in creative thinking and creating practical design solutions, two skills essential to the professional engineer. This course is designed to give you flexibility in your choice of engineering career pathways after graduation.

During your first and second year, you will be part of our programme: EnABLE (Engineering in an Activity Based Learning Environment). This will see you work on projects to develop your technical knowledge and skills. EnABLE aims to boost your confidence, helping you when undertaking an optional placement in your third year, or when securing your first graduate role post-university.

An optional placement year is available to you after your second year in the course, allowing you to put your knowledge and skills to the test at sites in the UK and abroad.