Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines (Top-Up) BEng (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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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. With this top-up option youll get to improve your foundation degree or HND, opening doors to roles with more responsibility and better prospects – not to mention higher earning potential. Our course equips you to work as a graduate engineer through the skilled application of your knowledge of ...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. With this top-up option youll get to improve your foundation degree or HND, opening doors to roles with more responsibility and better prospects – not to mention higher earning potential. Our course equips you to work as a graduate engineer through the skilled application of your knowledge of mechatronics. Youll 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.

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87th
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HND (BTEC)

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Students will normally be required to posses at least an HND, Foundation Degree, or other equivalent UK, EU or overseas qualification in Engineering based subjects related area to Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines, or overseas Engineering students who completed three years of study in subjects’ area related to Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines. However, all applicants will be assessed for admission to the course on an individualbasis.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Lancashire

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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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