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

Full entry requirementsHow to apply

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:
Individual Project

Course unit fact file
Unit code EEEN30330
Credit rating 30
Unit level Level 3
Teaching period(s) Full year
Available as a free choice unit? No

Overview

This unit will cover the following:

The individual project is a compulsory unit the subject of which could be any topic associated with the programmes taught within the School. Staff members submit project titles which are then offered to the students, who choose a selection. Students are then allocated projects on the basis of their preferences and by staff loading. The projects are run over two semesters and will at first involve significant guidance from the supervisor and research by the student. As time progresses students activity will be governed by the remit of their individual projects.

Aims

The course unit aims to: Allow students to apply the knowledge and skills that they have acquired during their course unit to an individual project which is driven by the student and supervised by an academic with relevant knowledge of the subject area.

Learning outcomes

ILO 1 - Demonstrate academic writing (including use of references), project management, risk analysis, project documentation.

ILO 2 - Analyse a problem and the relevant literature or practical context.

ILO 3 - Appraise critically the project, indicating the rationale for the proposed solution, lessons learnt during the course of the project, and evaluation of the solution and methodology used.

ILO 4 - Design an appropriate solution.

ILO 5 - Use hardware necessary to construct and integrate the system.

ILO 6 - Demonstrate creativity and problem solving skills.

ILO 7 - Describe and evaluate the solution and its theoretical and practical significance.

ILO 8 - Demonstrate the application of the appropriate disciplinary skills.

ILO 9 - Use appropriate test and measurement equipment to acquire data related to the problem.

ILO 10 - Describe and evaluate the methodology used.

ILO 11 - Use software tools as appropriate to record and analyse data.

ILO 12 - Use programming and software tools relevant to the system operation.

ILO 13 - Use software, simulation and CAD tools as appropriate in the construction of the problem solution. 

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures covering technical writing and presentation (2 hours), regular weekly meetings with project supervisor (12 hours). Independent study (288 hours).

Knowledge and understanding

  • Research their subject (from the Web, the library, manufacturers, supervisors, conversations with third parties)
  • Identify areas where there is a lack of knowledge
  • Identify the main requirements of the project and complete a specification
  • Design a project plan
  • Draw up a risk assessment

Intellectual skills

  • Refine solutions to meet the requirements of the project
  • Design a project plan
  • Draw up a risk assessment
  • Depending on the project, other intellectual skills may involve: circuit design, printed circuit board design, software design, mechanical design, modelling and experimentation
  • Design tests for software and/or hardware
  • Analyse results
  • Arrive at reasoned conclusions
  • Comment on further work

Practical skills

  • Depending on the nature of the project
  • Constructional skills - Mechanical, electronic and printed circuit board
  • Testing

Transferable skills and personal qualities

  • Report writing
  • Communication skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Interpersonal skills

Assessment methods

Project Engagement:

Based on six marked progress review meetings with your supervisor - four in semester one and two in semester two.

The Project Engagement mark is 15% of the unit assessment.


Presentation:

You will be expected to give a presentation of no more than 15 minutes in duration, there will then be 15 minutes allowed for questions. Marks will be given for the quality of the description of the project and for the demonstration of technical achievement.

The Presentation mark is 10% of the unit assessment.

The Presentation takes place in Weeks 11-12, Semester 2 and is assessed by both the supervisor and the independent examiner.


Final Project Report:

A word-processed report as defined by the Project Handbook.

Submitted by Monday, Week 11, Semester 2.

Assessed by both the supervisor and the independent examiner (guided by project norms).

The Final Project Report forms 75% of the unit assessment.

Feedback methods

Student engagement and technical progress is continually assessed by the project supervisor who provides formative and summative feedback. Students are provided with formative feedback on the preliminary written deliverables that are expected to form the basis of the final project report.

Study hours

Scheduled activity hours
Lectures 2
Project supervision 12
Independent study hours
Independent study 286

Teaching staff

Staff member Role
Sareh Malekpour Unit coordinator

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