Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines BEng (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
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New technologies are transforming the world we live in. On this course youll learn the fundamentals of the many revolutionary changes that will affect how machines operate over the coming years. Our course equips you to work as a graduate engineer through the skilled application of your knowledge of mechatronics. Gain a deep understanding of intelligent machines and learn to develop mechatronics systems including electromechanical systems, programmable logic controllers, robotics, precision ...Read more

New technologies are transforming the world we live in. On this course youll learn the fundamentals of the many revolutionary changes that will affect how machines operate over the coming years. Our course equips you to work as a graduate engineer through the skilled application of your knowledge of mechatronics. Gain a deep understanding of intelligent machines and learn to develop mechatronics systems including electromechanical systems, programmable logic controllers, robotics, precision technologies, systems engineering and engineering management. Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines is a good base for a career in a range of roles associated with system engineering, test engineers and maintenance engineering. Youll work alongside our research active staff with the possibility of continuing on to PhD research. Take the chance to travel internationally to participate in conferences and contribute to research publications.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
26/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
87th
Production and Manufacturing Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 83 = 17% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
17%
Employment rate
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85%
Average salary
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Production and Manufacturing Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Production and Manufacturing Engineering graduate salary
£26,000
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Abhinav
28 Nov 24

feeling great to study at uclan its enjoyable and great student life and very..Read more

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05 Feb 24

Great university with student friendly atmosphere and..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

104 Grades / Points required

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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104 UCAS points including A2 Maths at grade C, and Physics or a STEM subject at grade C. (Relevant STEM subjects are Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics)

104 UCAS points including Maths at grade C, and Physics or a STEM subject at grade C. (Relevant STEM subjects are Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics)

including Maths and Physics or STEM subject.

104 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths, Physics or a STEM subject. (Relevant STEM subjects are Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics)

Pass IB Diploma including 104 points from Higher Level Subjects, including Maths at HL5, and Physics or a STEM subject at HL5. (Relevant STEM subjects are Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics)

Engineering BTEC - Merit in Electrical and Electronic Principles and in ONE of the following; Mathematics for Engineering Technicians or Further Mathematics in Engineering/for Engineering Technicians OR Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems at Merit

including Maths and Physics

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Preston

The University of Central Lancashire is an international university that offers students progressive, modern learning pathways....

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University of Central Lancashire
Admissions Office Corporation Street Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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