BEng (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering · East LondonBachelor's degree · 3 years
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BEng (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering Bachelor's degree at East London

BEng (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering at East London combines mechanical and electronic engineering principles, covering core theory, research methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills development.

BEng (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
70%
in work/study (15m)

About this course

BEng (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering is a Bachelor's degree (BEng (Hons)) at East London. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.

For Engineering graduates from this provider, 70% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 50% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Engineering, see the sections below.

Course evidence score

The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.

8.3
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Strong80

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Strong70

Limited evidence Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 70% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional100

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 100% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

Foundation Year 5 modules
  • Mental Wealth and Professional FitnessCore
    Module details

    Develop the skills you need to confidently navigate your future career. You'll engage in real-world professional activities like networking simulations, mock interviews, and digital branding exercises, supported by industry guest speakers and career coaches. Practical sessions will sharpen your communication, research, and critical thinking abilities, while workshops will guide you in building a digital portfolio to strengthen your employability. Alongside hands-on experience, you'll map your ca

  • Creative and Technology Industries Study SkillsCore
    Module details

    Build the academic and professional skills you need for success in the creative and technology industries. You'll develop key study techniques, including effective note-taking, research, academic writing, and digital communication. Through workshops, tutorials, and practical tasks, you'll boost your confidence as an independent learner and strengthen your ability to plan, organise, and deliver assignments. You'll also learn how to manage your time effectively, reference sources correctly, and ap

  • Maths for Engineering and ScienceCore
    Module details

    Mastering key mathematical concepts is at the heart of succeeding in engineering, computing, and science. You'll work through topics like algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and statistics, developing both your problem-solving ability and your technical fluency. This module focuses on applying maths to real-world challenges, helping you select the right processes and solve complex engineering-related problems. Independent study tasks and guided tutorials will ensure you build a strong, confident fo

  • Media and Communication SkillsCore
    Module details

    Understanding how media messages are created and interpreted is essential in today's digital world. This module introduces you to key frameworks for analysing visual media, while also building your ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively. You'll design an academic poster using professional software, develop critical thinking around cultural differences, and practise both oral and written communication for academic and industry contexts.

  • Engineering and Construction in PracticeCore
    Module details

    Engineering and construction careers demand practical skills and strategic thinking. In this module, you'll engage with engineering drawing, CAD tools, workshop practices, and applied mathematics, all within a live project framework. Time management, teamwork, and professional presentation are emphasised throughout. By developing both technical competence and project leadership experience, you'll leave the module ready for higher-level study and with a strong understanding of how theory translat

Year 1 6 modules
  • Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 1Core
    Module details

    This module aims to develop your core competencies to form the basis of future competencies development throughout the programme of study. You'll refine your engineering knowledge and skills through practical application. You'll explore how engineering activities impact the environment, commerce, society, and individuals.

  • Engineering MaterialsCore
    Module details

    The main aim of this module is to provide you with a basic understanding of the properties and behaviour of a wide range of engineering materials. You will learn to appreciate essential facts and principles required to make good choices in the selection of materials.

  • Engineering PrinciplesCore
    Module details

    This module aims to provide you with the fundamental principles and concepts involved with dynamics, machine elements and electrical and electronic engineering. It enables you to select appropriate electromechanical systems to solve real-life engineering problems.

  • Applied Mathematics & ComputingCore
    Module details

    The primary objectives of this module are to prepare you for second-year study by developing the mathematical skills necessary for understanding engineering concepts. You will apply mathematical techniques to solve engineering problems. You will develop both the knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles and methodology necessary to underpin your education in your engineering discipline.

  • AC Circuits and Electronic PrinciplesCore
    Module details

    The module aim is to provide an understanding of fundamental principles of electronic circuits in terms of theory, analysis, design and application.

  • Engineering MechanicsCore
    Module details

    This module aims to develop your understanding of the fundamental structural characteristics governing the properties of engineering materials. You will be introduced to the fundamental concepts and principles of engineering mechanics. The module will provide you with an appreciation of the relationship between conceptual models and real engineering systems. You will develop an analytical and practical approach to the solution of basic engineering problems based on the use of the fundamental pri

Year 2 6 modules
  • Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 2Core
    Module details

    This module builds on the Level 4 Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 1 module to further develop your competencies to form the basis of your future careers. In this module, you will undertake feasibility studies with reference to human, financial, and logistical resources to realise a product/service. The module will further develop your self-awareness, interpersonal and negotiation skills through teamwork and mentoring.

  • Advanced Mathematics and ModellingCore
    Module details

    The main aims of this module are to prepare you for third-year study by developing the mathematical abilities required for understanding engineering and being able to apply mathematical techniques to solve engineering problems. You will develop both the knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles and methodology necessary to underpin your education in your engineering discipline.

  • Dynamics and ControlCore
    Module details

    This module covers dynamics and classical control theory, to enable you to extend the treatment of dynamics from point masses to rigid bodies and cover a broad range of applications of the principles of mechanics. You will apply a variety of mathematical and modelling techniques to the study of dynamics and feedback control problems.

  • Applied ElectronicsCore
    Module details

    The module aims to provide an understanding of fundamental principles of electrical circuits in terms of theory, analysis, design and application. This includes an Introduction to Alternating Current and Voltage (Sinusoidal Waveform, Sinusoidal Voltage Sources, Voltage and Current Values of Sine Waves, Analysis of AC Circuits), Capacitors and Inductors (Sinusoidal Response of RC and RL Circuits, Analysis of Series and Parallel RC and RL Circuits, Analysis of Series RLC and Parallel RLC Circuits)

  • Digital Communications & Telecommunication NetworksCore
    Module details

    The module aims to provide a basic understanding of fundamental principles of digital communications employed in telecommunication networks terms of theory, analysis, design and application. This will include techniques of baseband transmission, design of transmitters and receivers and various digital modulation techniques employed in telecommunication networks

  • Quality EngineeringCore
    Module details

    The module is designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of quality control and engineering techniques; the essential management systems and concepts for their successful implementation within contemporary industrial environments; to develop a critical appreciation of common quality issues and a range of quality control tools and techniques; to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and methodologies used in reliability engineering.

Optional Placement 1 modules
  • Industrial Sandwich PlacementOptional
    Module details

    This module aims to help you to integrate the skills and knowledge you have acquired during the programme to produce reflections on and solutions to realistic work-based problems set within a real working environment

Year 3 5 modules
  • Capstone ProjectCore
    Module details

    The main aim of this module is to equip you with the necessary skills to carry out and report research in order to consolidate the knowledge gained in other modules in a chosen field of study, combine it with the published knowledge of others, investigate it practically and report your findings.

  • Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 3Core
    Module details

    This module aims to develop your awareness of the importance of linking project management with professional life practice. It will prepare you for the challenges and opportunities of the 4th industrial revolution by further developing the skills and knowledge required. The key areas are digital environment, ethics, and sustainability. We prepare you to become world-class engineering professionals to support your practice with theoretical understanding, so that you can be innovative and push the

  • Design of Mechatronics SystemsCore
    Module details

    The module aims to provide understanding of working and design principles of mechatronics systems. You will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of how mechatronics systems can be designed by integrating mechanical systems with electronics for control and optimising performance.

  • Turbomachinery and Energy SystemsCore
    Module details

    This module introduces the students to the latest renewable energy technologies and provides an advanced study of heat transfer, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics exploring in-depth internal combustion engines, fluid-mechanics governing equations, performance of various types of pumps and turbines, and application of heat transfer to extended surfaces and heat exchangers.

  • Advanced Manufacturing TechnologyOptional
    Module details

    This module is designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of flexible manufacturing technology used in a variety of industrial sectors; aims to help the student gain knowledge of advanced machining processes and technologies and the principles and practices of green manufacturing and manufacturing sustainability.

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

You'll study the integration of mechanical and electrical engineering alongside control systems and automation. A course like this typically moves from foundations, engineering mathematics, mechanics, materials and practical CAD skills, through core thermodynamics, circuits and simulation work in the second year, where you'll also undertake a team design project. In year 3, you'll specialise in areas such as mechanical, electrical and electronic, civil and structural, robotics and mechatronics, energy and sustainability, or the Chartered (CEng) pathway, alongside professional practice modules covering safety, ethics and sustainability. You'll culminate in a substantial individual project that draws together your learning.

Who it's for

This course suits students with A-level qualifications or equivalent. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications. The typical UCAS tariff band among recent entrants was 80–95 points, though this reflects what students actually brought rather than a formal entry requirement. You should check the university's specific entry criteria before applying.

Careers & job market

Across engineering courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 80% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National earnings data for engineering graduates shows starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £29,000 to £35,000, rising to £26,775–£37,800 after three years and £33,150–£46,800 after five years. These figures reflect national Graduate Outcomes and LEO data, not individual university guarantees. Your actual outcomes will depend on your choices, experience, and the specific roles you pursue.

University & format

The University of East London is a public university offering this course as a full-time, 3-year BEng (Hons) programme taught in English. The university is recognised as a UK degree-awarding body with national accreditation. It received a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.

Student satisfaction

How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.

The teaching on my course
74%
Learning opportunities
72%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic Support
94%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
81%

Share of students responding positively.

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

Entry & how to get in

Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent90% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 80 - 95 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check East London's official course page for the current offer.

Who gets in

What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.

UCAS tariff of entrants

Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.

Qualifications held on entry

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent90%
a previous degree5%
an Access course5%
No / unknown prior qualifications5%
Other5%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Accessible entry

Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.

Will you get in? Plot your grades

Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.

Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesCCDA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeH730quote this on your application
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course (code H730). One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask East London whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Homeup to £9,790 / yr
International£15,560 / yr

Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).

Check fees at East London →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 3 years

2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.

Starting on or after 1 January 2027?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
  • Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
  • Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.

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Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for

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Careers & earnings

What Engineering graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

Graduate earnings: this course

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£30,000£27,000 – £34,00025
3 years after£26,500£18,500 – £36,50080
5 years after£34,000£22,500 – £44,000100

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

70%
in work or further study 15 months on
50%
in highly skilled work or study
100%
continue past their first year
90%
find their work meaningful
90%
say work fits their future plans
  1. 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in engineering · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Engineering nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£30,000
£29,000 – £35,000
After 3 years LEO
£26,500
£26,775 – £37,800
After 5 years LEO
£34,000
£33,150 – £46,800
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £25,000 – £48,500

National figures for Engineering graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

Work out your pay

Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.

What happened to 100 students?

Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.

70 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

50% working10% working and studying10% in further study50% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.

Value compared with similar courses

How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Engineering courses at the same study level.

UK occupations graduates enter

Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.

  • Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 35% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
  • Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
  • Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
  • Process, plant and machine operativesDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations

Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 55; response rate: 65%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.

Job market & outlook

How Engineering graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Engineering courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
80%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
88%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • Routine information gathering
  • First-draft writing and summaries
  • Standard analysis and admin
  • Repetitive processing tasks

More human than ever

  • Judgement and original thinking
  • Working with and leading people
  • Owning and sense-checking AI output
  • Ethics and accountability

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where Engineering graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Where they work

  • Engineering & manufacturing firms
  • Automotive & aerospace
  • Energy & utilities
  • Defence & consultancies

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.

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Where graduates go

70% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

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Your entry chances

Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.3 out of 10: NSS 79.7% · in work or study 70% · continued 100%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

The University of East London

All students26,755
International49.4%
Aged 25+34.1%

Engineering and technology across the UK

Students176,530
Aged 25+23%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around University of East London

1,002 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 281Anti Social Behaviour 176Vehicle Crime 116Other Theft 80Shoplifting 61

Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.

Is Engineering right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International students

What applying to East London from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is £15,560 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.

English language

Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.

Student visa

You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.

Scholarships & funding

Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check East London’s funding pages.

Living costs

Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.

Working while you study

A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.

Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with East London and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 80 - 95 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by East London. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Engineering graduates from this provider, 70% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 50% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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