MEng (Hons) Mechatronic Engineering (Study Abroad) Integrated Master's degree at Lancaster University

In this module you will strengthen your mathematical skills and apply them to important engineering problems. Theory is presented in the context of real engineering scenarios so that both the mathematical technique itself and the engineering concept are both better understood. This includes extending integration into higher dimensions, and introducing linear algebra, including vectors and matrices, which are applied to solving problems on structural mechanics and electronic networks, for example. Methods of approximating and solving non-linear functions are discussed in order to show how hard problems can be simplified. Laplace transforms are introduced which reduce the complexity of differe

This module explores the core principles of engineering science, connecting key concepts to chemical, mechanical, nuclear, and electrical/electronic systems. You will discover how physical principles associated with energy transfer, forces, kinetics, and atomic behaviour shape the function of structures, processes, and components laying the foundation for all engineering disciplines. Topics include atomic and molecular behaviour in materials, charge movement, compound formation, and reaction kinetics. You will also examine forces from electrostatic, electromagnetic, and mechanical interactions, along with their effects on displacement, stress, current flow, and the behaviour of solids and fl

This module will provide you with key practical skills that will allow you to design physical components, structures and systems and create functionality across all engineering disciplines. Whether you are a chemical engineer designing a heat exchanger, or a nuclear engineer designing a reactor, all engineers need to be able to generate and understand engineering drawings. Here you will use industry standard Computer Aided Design software to realise your designs. You will also learn the formal design process so that you can create innovative and robust designs. Using a ‘Design for Manufacture’ focus, you will learn how your designs can be manufactured from a range of subtractive, additive an

This module bridges engineering science with real-world applications, enabling you to design and implement industrially relevant systems. One stream focuses on sensor technology, amplifier design, and "front-end" circuits. You’ll apply electronics theory to build practical circuits and networks, exploring operational amplifiers, key components of analogue systems. You'll also develop an understanding of signals in both the time and frequency domains. Systems within the field of chemical engineering will be explored where essential concepts including batch, semi-batch, and continuous processes, as well as purge and recycle streams are fundamental. You’ll perform material balance and phase equ

This module introduces thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics, core principles that drive engineering solutions across all disciplines. Understanding how heat and fluid behave is crucial for engineers tackling real-world challenges, from designing efficient thermal management systems and heat exchangers to optimizing industrial processes. You will explore the fundamental laws governing energy transfer and fluid flow, learning how these principles apply to practical engineering scenarios. In this module theoretical concepts are reinforced through experiments and observations. By directly engaging with real-world examples, you will develop a deep understanding of the mechanisms at p

This module covers key analytical techniques providing a foundation for all engineering programmes. Whether you are already familiar with these concepts or not, this module will bring everyone to the same level and make sure you have the mathematical tools to succeed. Techniques of primary importance to engineering such as complex numbers, differentiation and integration are covered to ensure you can understand and apply all the different methods available and solve real engineering problems during the supported sessions and beyond. This analysis is supported by practical lessons in the use of numerical techniques using tools such as MATLAB. These tools are used not only to show how techniqu

In this module, you will explore the fundamentals of control engineering and apply your knowledge to develop an autonomous robotic system in the laboratory. You will learn about system dynamics, feedback control and block diagram analysis, with a focus on linear, single-degree-of-freedom systems. Concepts will be illustrated through case studies from mechanical, electronic and robotic systems. The syllabus includes mechanistic modelling, first- and second-order systems, time and frequency responses (including Bode diagrams), transfer functions, classical control theory, and industry-standard PID control, incorporating proportional, integral, and derivative actions. You will also work as part

Discover how digital systems power the world around us. In this module, you will explore the essential building blocks of digital electronics, including logic gates, flip-flops and registers, and learn how to design and implement them using industry-standard hardware description languages like VHDL and Verilog. You'll also dive into CMOS inverter design and understand how noise margins and memory elements shape the performance of modern circuits. Through hands-on lab sessions, you will bring theory to life, building physical circuits and configuring FPGAs to test your designs. You will develop skills that are vital in fields like embedded systems, robotics and integrated circuit design. Along

In the first part of this module, you'll explore the fundamental components of electrical circuits and examine how they behave when connected in various configurations. You'll learn to analyse these circuits in both time and frequency domains using mathematical equations and computer simulations. Through a combination of assignments and hands-on projects, you'll deepen your theoretical understanding while improving your practical skills in electrical design. The second part of the module will introduce the principle of the most important solid-state devices, such as diodes and bipolar junction transistors. The main electronic circuit configurations at the foundation of modern electronic equi

This module introduces the foundations of engineering mechanics, equipping you with the skills to analyse and design advanced mechanical systems subjected to general loads. It focuses on the foundations of statics and dynamics, with principles of structural mechanics; it covers system equilibrium for statically determinate and statically indeterminate structures, stress and deformations and buckling, along with kinematics and dynamics of material points and rigid bodies. You will develop an understanding of the physical behaviour of structural and mechanical systems and their design, fulfilling stress, deformation and stability constraints, while gaining proficiency in mathematical and physi

Many things in engineering move from a simple door hinge through to the complex interactions found within an automotive transmission system. Mechanisms that move all have fundamental components that allow them to perform their task. This module introduces the underlying components and the scientific understanding behind their design to allow you to design machines that move better and more sustainably. Topics covered include bearings, gears, shafts, couplings and threaded fasteners along with power transmission, efficiency and the importance of component tolerance. The latest science understanding behind contact stress, tribology friction and wear, will lead you to safer and more effective,

In this module, you will explore the fundamental concepts of electrical machines, power electronic converters and power systems. You will dive into detailed studies on a range of DC and AC machines. This includes the operating principles and control methods of brushed DC motors, brushless DC motors and induction motors. It also covers power generation with synchronous generators and induction generators. Additionally, you will explore power electronic converters, focusing on their application in solar and wind energy systems, electric vehicles and industrial actuators. You will also learn about how electrical power systems work from generation to distribution, including traditional and smart

This module provides you with practical competences in dynamics and industrial mechatronic design. It focuses on the dynamic modelling of mechanical and mechatronic systems in the time and frequency domain using a range of mathematical techniques. It will explore the fundamental principles and practical applications of dynamic analyses in engineering system, including vibration of multiple degree of freedom systems, impact, concepts of precision location and guidance of moving parts; design with flexural elements; kinematic design; and causes of errors in machine systems. The module emphasizes both analytical and computational approaches that will help you to identify, model and mitigate vib

In this module, you will gain essential skills in engineering management, covering key areas such as scheduling, project risk management, quality management, and cost and resource management. You will also explore entrepreneurial topics, including business model generation, market segmentation, and effective communication of business proposals. At the heart of the module is a group business proposal, where you will apply management theory from lectures and entrepreneurial workshops. Through presentations, pitches, and valuable insights from industry experts, you will develop your business ideas with creativity, innovation, and an entrepreneurial mindset, focusing on idea generation, start-ups

In this group project, you will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to address a research problem, or a challenge defined by one of the School of Engineering’s industrial collaborators. Your group will conduct an in-depth investigation, combining theoretical research with practical solutions, drawing from your studies in preceding years. The project will often involve design, modelling, data analysis, and experimental work to verify your approaches, integrating engineering knowledge with management and leadership skills. You will be supported by a primary supervisor, along with additional guidance from other academic staff and technicians. The project comprises 400 learning hours per

The integration of mechanical engineering with electronics and intelligent computer control provides greater flexibility and increased functionality, it has become ubiquitous in a connected technology driven society. You will learn about the various building blocks: digital and analogue sensors and measurement systems; drive and actuation systems; and microprocessor systems together with the integration and software architecture necessary to ensure successful design. Automation is considered in the more general sense along with challenging ethics and responsibilities of advanced technologies with a brief introduction to machine intelligence. Robotics is used as a case study and there is a si

This module explores essential techniques for processing signals in digital systems. You’ll dive into the analogue to digital conversion process including sampling and quantisation, transforms,, digital filtering, signal synthesis, and error correction coding. A key focus is understanding discrete-time and frequency-domain signals, analysing them using MATLAB, and designing digital filters. Beyond theory, you’ll explore hardware implementation in digital CMOS circuits, together with software including power, speed and cost metrics. You’ll also explore datapath and memory design, system-level integration challenges, and the journey from design to implementation. Practical applications includ

This module introduces power electronic switching devices and their role in single-phase and three-phase converters and inverters. You'll learn to analyse power electronic circuits, calculate switching losses, and design snubbers and electricity grid stabilisers. You will also learn to design medium- and high-frequency transformers for isolated power converters. You'll also develop control systems and gate drivers for power electronic devices. Beyond theory, you'll explore real-world applications, including using converters and inverters to control motors and generators in industrial settings. You'll also see how these technologies drive green energy solutions, such as wind turbines and sola

Study at one of our approved international partner universities in your year abroad. This will help you to develop your global outlook, expand your professional network, and gain cultural and personal skills. It is also an opportunity to gain a different perspective on your major subject through studying the subject in another country. You will choose specialist modules relating to your degree and also have the opportunity to study modules from other subjects offered by the host university. Places at overseas partners vary each year and have previously included universities in Australia, USA, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and Asia.

Explore key concepts in machine learning, intelligent control and modern control theory, with applications in robotics, industrial automation, smart manufacturing, predictive maintenance and digital twin. You will study control theory’s role in ensuring stability and robustness in safety-critical systems, beginning with classical proportional-integral control and progressing to digital control, state-space models and linear quadratic optimal control. Machine learning (ML) techniques, such supervised and unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning and deep neural networks, will be introduced to address complex, high-dimensional systems where traditional models fall short. The module also ex

In this individual project, you will deepen your understanding of a specific engineering topic of your choice. You will conduct a detailed review of the topic, which will serve as a foundation for enhancing the technical content of your project. Depending on the nature of your work, you may need to perform computer simulations, mathematical analyses, and/or practical experiments. You will be assigned a project supervisor who is an expert in your chosen field and will provide guidance on both the technical aspects and project management. Additionally, you will receive support from academic staff, postgraduate students, and technical personnel.

Apply your knowledge and skills in a real-world context to an exciting industry-linked team project. You will explore the role of engineering consultancy in various industries, focusing on the skills, methodologies and practices involved in providing consultancy services to solve engineering-related problems. This will develop your understanding of industry needs, business requirements, stakeholder management and effective communication with clients. The module introduces the use of generative AI and prompt engineering as tools to support project management, problem-solving, and communication. You will consider the ethical implications of using AI in professional contexts, including issues r

Explore the core principles of mechatronics and control engineering, where you’ll learn dynamic modelling, actuator design and sensor technologies to tackle real-world challenges in automation, robotics and smart manufacturing. You’ll analyse and optimise systems using time and frequency domain methods, design robust actuators like electric, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and integrate advanced sensors that measure pressure, temperature and electromagnetic fields. Gain hands-on experience with signal conditioning, combining hardware and software components, and developing closed-loop control systems for precision in industrial settings. Using tools like MATLAB/Simulink, you’ll simulate pro

In this module, you’ll explore the structure and operation of electric vehicles, with a focus on their electrical systems, including the energy source, energy conversion system, motor controllers, energy management system, and integration with the mechanical system. You'll delve into drive control, system design, and optimisation to enhance acceleration, braking, and stability that are key factors in ensuring the functionality and safety of electric vehicles. Additionally, you'll study the charging process and how electric vehicles interact with the electricity grid. Through a combination of assignments and group projects, you'll strengthen both your theoretical understanding and practical s

In this module, you’ll explore the structure and operation of electric vehicles, with a focus on their electrical systems, including the energy source, energy conversion system, motor controllers, energy management system, and integration with the mechanical system. You'll delve into drive control, system design and optimisation to enhance acceleration, braking, and stability that are key factors in ensuring the functionality and safety of electric vehicles. Additionally, you'll study the charging process and how electric vehicles interact with the electricity grid. Through a combination of assignments and group projects, you'll strengthen both your theoretical understanding and practical sk