Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)

BEng Mechatronic Engineering

Explore the world of robotics and automation through the dynamic study of mechatronics.

  • Duration: 3 years
  • Year of entry: 2025
  • UCAS course code: HH36 / Institution code: M20
  • Key features:
  • Scholarships available
  • Accredited course

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Fees and funding

Fees

Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2025 will be £9,535 per annum (subject to Parliamentary approval). Tuition fees for international students will be £34,000 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.

Policy on additional costs

All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).

Scholarships/sponsorships

The University of Manchester is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances.

For information about scholarships and bursaries please visit our undergraduate student finance pages and our Department funding pages .

Course unit details:
Mechatronic Analysis & Design

Course unit fact file
Unit code EEEN30151
Credit rating 10
Unit level Level 3
Teaching period(s) Semester 1
Available as a free choice unit? No

Overview

This unit will cover the following:

Background review on dynamics: free-body diagrams, equations of motion for linear and rotational motion. Vibrations in mechanical systems. Overview and comparison between different actuator systems; hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical. Dynamics of drive systems, power transmission, inertia matching, basic gearbox designs. Electrical actuators (stepper motors, PM and DC motors, PM materials) and sensors (position and velocity sensing devices). Modelling of mechatronic systems in Matlab-Simulink.

Aims

The course unit aims to:

The course unit is aimed at providing fundamental concepts about the dynamics of drive systems and to introduce the main families of actuators with special emphasis to electrical motors and sensors currently used in mechatronic systems. The course is also intended to develop basic skills for the simulation of mechatronic systems.

Learning outcomes

On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:


ILO 1 - Describe and Apply the principles of operation and choice criteria of typical mechatronic actuators

ILO 2 - Illustrate the operation principles of position and velocity measuring devices used in mechatronic systems.

ILO 3 - Formulate fundamental dynamic models of mechatronic systems

ILO 4 - Create MATLAB-SIMULINK models of basic mechatronic systems

ILO 5 - Analyse dynamics of mechanical systems to determine mechatronic system requirements

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, tutorials, practical work, computer based modelling exercise, revision tutorial.

Some interactive animations used in lectures to illustrate principles of operation of actuator devices.

 

Assessment methods

Method Weight
Other 20%
Written exam 80%

Coursework:

Two separate laboratory reports 20% (10% each)

Feedback methods

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Recommended reading

  • W. T. Thompson, “Theory of vibrations with applications”, Chapman and Hall
  • S. Timoshenko, “Vibration problems in engineering”, Van Nostrand
  • J. Mazurkiewicz, Feedback devices, Baldor electric, available online at www.motioncontrolonline.org
  • R. M. Crowder, Electric Drives and their Controls, Oxford Science Publications, 1995, ISBN 0 19 859371 6

Study hours

Scheduled activity hours
Lectures 24
Practical classes & workshops 5
Independent study hours
Independent study 71

Teaching staff

Staff member Role
Sinisa Durovic Unit coordinator
Michael O'Toole Unit coordinator

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