MEng (Hons) Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering Integrated Master's degree at the University of Sheffield
MEng (Hons) Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering at University of Sheffield. The emphasis throughout is on creating and coding the kinds of automated systems and machines that are shaping how industries operate, rather than studying robotics purely as theory.
About this course
Lead the tech revolution by creating, coding, and controlling the future of robotics. Combine mechanics, electronics, coding, control, and AI to design and build intelligent machines, automate systems, and shape tomorrow’s innovations. From the provider’s course page.
MEng (Hons) Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering is an Integrated Master's degree (MEng (Hons)) at the University of Sheffield, based in Main Campus. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Engineering graduates from this provider, 100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 85% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,500. (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.
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)
Stronger evidence Published sample: 185. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 100% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 80% (2022-23; 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.
First year 5 modules
- Group Project and Engineering SkillsCore40 credits
Module details
This module will help you develop the fundamental practical and professional skills that underpin electrical, electronic and mechatronic engineering. It will also help you develop the personal attributes essential in an engineer of any discipline. Five types of activities are used: lab-based activities to develop specific engineering skills and encourage the internalisation of theory; an extended group project to develop an embedded system using the systems engineering approach. Students apply a
- Engineering Modelling and MathematicsCore20 credits
Module details
This module serves as an introduction to common system analysis tools and their application to simple mechatronic systems. You will study fundamental mathematics topics and be introduced to the first principles of modelling and system behaviour. You will focus predominantly on first-order linear systems. The tools you use in this module will be applied to a wide breadth of engineering applications.
- System Analysis and Machine LearningCore20 credits
Module details
This module is an extension of system analysis tools for application to high order, non-linear and discrete mechatronic and AI systems. You will continue your study of fundamental, but slightly more advanced, mathematics topics. We will show you how to generalise and extend first-principles modelling and system behaviours to a broader range of systems. We will also introduce you to computer tools used in electrical, mechatronic and computer engineering.
- Electric and Magnetic CircuitsCore20 credits
Module details
This module provides a comprehensive foundation in the analysis of circuits and networks, essential for any aspiring electrical engineer. You will learn both direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits, equipping you with the tools and techniques necessary to understand and solve electrical circuits and networks. You will learn to apply fundamental circuit theorems and analysis methods to determine voltage, current, and power in various circuit configurations. We will investigate t
- Analogue and Digital ElectronicsCore20 credits
Module details
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of both digital and analogue electronics, forming the foundations for further studies in electronic engineering. We will explore the building blocks of modern electronic systems, from the logic gates that underpin digital systems to the semiconductor devices that enable analogue signal processing. In the digital domain, you will learn Boolean algebra, apply logic manipulation techniques, and design both combinational
Second year 4 modules
- Industrial and Design ProjectsCore20 credits
Module details
This module will give you the chance to apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired in your first year to engineering problems. The module has three elements: Project management approaches, taught mainly in lectures. The Sheffield industrial project scheme (SHIPS) where you work on an industrial project in small groups, presenting a poster to industrial partners and your colleagues. An extended design project where you apply project management and technical skills to model, design, implemen
- Control and Communication SystemsCore20 credits
Module details
In this module, you will learn how to model, analyse, and design both control and communication systems. You will explore how signals are represented, transmitted, received, and affected by noise, and how to calculate key performance metrics. You will also be introduced to the foundations of radio-frequency circuit analysis which is the cornerstone of modern communication architectures. You will also study the role of feedback in shaping dynamic system behaviour, learning to analyse stability an
- Applied Engineering MathematicsCore20 credits
Module details
This module introduces advanced mathematical methods used to solve core problems in electrical, electronic, and mechatronic engineering systems. You will learn to use mathematical techniques to analyse signals, enabling the calculation of signal power and frequency response. You will also learn to model linear systems mathematically, decomposing them into characteristic modes to calculate time evolution, determine stability conditions, and implement noise reduction strategies. You will gain foun
- Embedded Systems EngineeringCore
Module details
This module covers embedded and system engineering. Systems engineering is a structured process for transforming stakeholder needs into a complete system solution through requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing and deployment. Most systems today are embedded systems and are made up of both hardware and software, underpinned by digital electronics and microcontroller-based embedded hardware. In this module, you will learn digital electronics concepts in embedded hardware and follow
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
The course is structured to take students from foundational understanding through to independent, self-directed engineering work. Early study concentrates on core theory, the mechanical, electrical and computational principles that underpin mechatronic systems, alongside research & methods, which builds the analytical and investigative skills engineers rely on throughout their careers. From there, the course moves into applied practice, where theory is tested and refined through hands-on engineering work, and into specialist options, such as those covering areas of robotics, automation and AI relevant to intelligent machine design. Professional skills are woven in throughout, preparing students for the realities of working as an engineer, including communication, teamwork and project management. The degree culminates in an independent project, giving students the chance to define, plan and deliver a substantial piece of engineering work of their own, drawing on everything studied across the earlier stages of the course.
Who it's for
This course suits someone who is curious about how machines think, move and respond, and who wants to be involved in building them rather than just studying them from a distance. It will appeal to people who enjoy problem-solving that spans several disciplines at once, someone equally happy debugging code, wiring up electronics or working through the mechanics of a moving system. A good fit is someone who wants to spend four years going deep into a technical subject, including an extended period on an independent project, and who is comfortable with the idea that an integrated Master's asks for sustained commitment across specialist options and professional skills development, not just a single final-year dissertation. Typical entrants have come in with A-levels or equivalent, most commonly within the 192–207 UCAS tariff range, though this reflects what past students held rather than a strict requirement. Anyone drawn to the idea of shaping how automated systems and AI-driven machines function in practice, and who wants that ambition matched by four years of structured, increasingly independent study, should feel at home here.
Careers & job market
Nationally, engineering graduates report strong continuation and progression figures: 88% of students continue past their first year, and across engineering courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with 80% of those working in highly skilled roles. These are national Graduate Outcomes figures for engineering as a field, not specific to this course or university, but they give a useful sense of the broader landscape graduates enter. National LEO earnings data for engineering-related fields show starting salaries (15 months after graduating) typically ranging from £29,000 to £35,000, moving to between £26,775 and £37,800 after three years, and £33,150 to £46,800 after five years. Again, these figures reflect national outcomes across relevant courses rather than any guarantee tied to this particular degree, and individual outcomes will vary depending on role, sector and location.
University & format
The University of Sheffield is a public, Russell Group university founded in 1905, based at its Main Campus. This MEng (Hons) is delivered full-time over four years, entirely in English, as an integrated Master's degree, meaning students progress straight from undergraduate to Master's level study without a separate application partway through. The university holds a Silver award in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 for teaching quality, and as a recognised UK degree-awarding body, degrees are nationally recognised.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
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.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
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- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
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- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
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- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
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Entry & how to get in
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
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 100% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
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.
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.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code H360). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write 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.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results 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.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at University of Sheffield →For students who normally live in England
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.
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
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £32,500 | £30,000 – £36,000 | 185 |
| 3 years after | £33,000 | £28,000 – £37,000 | 630 |
| 5 years after | £41,500 | £34,500 – £50,000 | 625 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 185. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in engineering · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Engineering nationally
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
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What happened to 100 students?
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were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 185. Cohort 2021-23. 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.
Compared with 2,256 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 45% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 25% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
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: 40; 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.
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.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Engineering & manufacturing firms
- Automotive & aerospace
- Energy & utilities
- Defence & consultancies
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Engineering graduates.
Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control)BAM UK & IrelandEngineering Operations Project ManagerFdo Consulting LimitedEngineering ManagerVerto PeopleEngineering ManagerRobert WaltersEngineering ManagerPremier Technical RecruitmentEngineering ManagerRedline Group LtdIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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.
Where graduates go
100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £32,500. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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 9.2 out of 10: NSS 96.1% · in work or study 100% · continued 80%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Sheffield
Engineering and technology across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Main Campus
2,964 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
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 University of Sheffield from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Sheffield; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. 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 University of Sheffield’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 University of Sheffield and gov.uk before you apply.
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