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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
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Full Time With Year In Industry
24-SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
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Full time with year in industry
24-SEP-25
4 Years
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Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering is at the forefront of progression across a whole host of large industries globally including transport, healthcare, entertainment, and energy. The demand for unique and innovative advances in technologies to deliver sustainable solutions for the future is ever-growing — meaning mechatronics and robotics engineering couldn’t be more relevant than they are today.This multidisciplinary course offers you the opportunity to study the most exciting aspects of electronics, mechanical design and artificial intelligence and apply them to the design and manufacture of sophisticated intelligent systems.You’ll also have access to cutting-edge research being carried out in the EPSRC National Facility for Innovative Robotic Systems, alongside industry-standard software and lab facilities, right here on campus.
Industrial placement yearThis programme gives you the opportunity to undertake a paid industrial placement year as part of the course. Our close industry links give you the platform to apply to a number of major organisations such as Amazon, Rolls-Royce and Sony.
Why study at Leeds:- This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).- Our School’s 100-year globally-renowned research activity has been responsible for engineering new technologies and creating pioneering industry-driven developments and feeds directly into your course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking.- Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate with our industrial work placement opportunities. Our close industry links have given previous students the chance to work at — and build professional relationships with — major organisations such as Amazon, Rolls-Royce and Sony.- Experience expert teaching delivered by a programme team made up of academics and researchers who specialise in robotics and a variety of other product engineering disciplines.- Enjoy a more practical approach to learning, with access to our specialist facilities during your project work, including lecture theatres and labs featuring industry-standard equipment and the latest technology.- At the end of your second year, there’s the possibility of transferring to the four-year integrated Masters (MEng, BEng).- Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our student society ShockSoc where you can meet students on your course, attend high-quality technical visits, enjoy social events and get the chance to put theory into practice by participating in our own Robot Fighting League (RFL). Watch our RFL video to find out more.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:45 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,D3,D3 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
35 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
AAA, including Mathematics.Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade. Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), International Project Qualification (IPQ) and Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (ASCC): We recognise the value of these qualifications and the effort and enthusiasm that applicants put into them, and where an applicant offers an A in the EPQ, IPQ or ASCC we may make an offer of AAB at A-Level (any required subjects such as Mathematics must still be at grade A).
AA at Advanced Higher level, including Mathematics and AABBB at Higher Level.
Pass 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, with Distinction, to include Mathematics, Calculus, Further Calculus and Physics, plus a diagnostic Maths test.
D3, D3, D3 including Mathematics.
18 points at Higher Level to include 5 in HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or 6 in HL Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation
H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2, including Mathematics.
DDD with Distinctions in all Mathematics units plus grade A in A-Level Maths. Mathematics units must usually include Further Maths and/or other appropriate Maths units – some may be optional on your BTEC but are required by the Faculty. Please contact us for further information.Please note – there may be different requirements for the older QCF BTEC’s, please contact Admissions.
Students living in
England
9,250 per year
Students from England
Tuition fees for UK full-time undergraduate students are set by the UK Government and will be £9,250 for students starting in 2024/25. There maybe slight increase in 2025 year.
32,250 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
32,250 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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