BEng(Hons)
Engineering (Mechatronics)

Our program encourages you to question, analyse, and explore engineering challenges from multiple perspectives.

The course is validated by the University of East Anglia

You will become adept at collecting, organising, and interpreting information from diverse sources, making informed decisions and proposing creative solutions to complex problems.

You will learn to identify, select, and justify the use of appropriate techniques, methods, and development strategies while incorporating ethical, sustainable, and environmental dimensions.

You will learn to apply management techniques for lean transition, critically evaluating the commercial and economic impacts of waste identification and value stream analysis.

You will learn how to apply engineering knowledge and the scientific method within operations and management settings, planning and implementing creative solutions while adhering to cost and time constraints.

Engineers need to convey their ideas clearly and effectively. You will develop exceptional communication skills, enabling you to engage both expert and non-expert audiences with precision and clarity.

Entry Requirements

A level 5 qualification in an engineering discipline:  

An appropriate HND, Foundation Degree, or successful completion of 2 years of degree study in an appropriate subject.  

Applicants will be asked to provide details of previous qualifications including Units / Modules of study which will be reviewed by Course Leaders to assess suitability for the course. 

Typical Module Diet - Level 6

  • Lean process improvement is becoming standard practice within industry, and the modern engineer requires a deep understanding of the principles and techniques utilised.  The management of the application of lean practices can affect company efficiency directly and so having a good knowledge of practices and methodology’s helps such activities to go smoothly. This module will enable you to have an expert appreciation of the importance of having lean practices within engineering organisations and its implications for managerial behaviour.

  • Automation is becoming more prevalent as greater efficiency is sought. Being able to analyse a process for automation is a valuable skill for an engineering in manufacturing. Knowledge of available equipment allows an engineer to make informed decisions for capital investment, to ensure efficiency, cost effectiveness and quality are maximised. The introduction of Industry 4.0 has increased the quantity of information available to the engineer.

    You will investigate automation strategies form the equipment side, covering the integration of actuators and sensors, drive mechanisms and utilising robots of various axis configurations to complete tasks.

  • Engineering utilises power and must be concerned with its use and transmission. This may be directly involved in long distance transmission or specification of power systems for individual projects. Being able to model the systems allows concepts to be proven prior to installation and change, thus providing a cost-effective prototyping route.

  • This module studies complex control and automation systems used in modern manufacturing, design and energy production and distribution. It is designed to provide you with the necessary analytical and modelling skills to mathematically design, test, investigate and verify control systems for automation. These skills being necessary for an understanding of dynamic feedback control designs.

  • The project may be work-related. Industry linked projects are strongly encouraged. The project must be carried out by individual students; there is no scope for group work within this module.  This module directly supports students’ own professional development by providing them with an opportunity to undertake an industry linked project, or research project, of a meaningful scale and level of complexity. 

    This module allows students to build on their interests and experience, allowing them to test theories and apply their knowledge. Research skills are seen as important to self-development and employability and are eminently transferable in the workplace. The Major Project offers you considerable autonomy and the opportunity to take responsibility for an individual and demanding piece of work at honours degree level.

Period of Study

One year full time
Two years part time

The University Studies at WSC Admissions Policy contains information on our English Language requirements.

Terms and Conditions can be found here.

Fees

£8,500 per year full-time
£4,250 per year part-time (where applicable)
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Details of any incidental costs related on this course can be found on the course factsheet.

Study will be delivered at the University Studies and Professional Development Centre at West Suffolk College.

Additional Potential Costs:

Outside of course fees, there are some additional costs associated with the completion of the programme. 

Basic additional costs are estimated to include approximately £120 for course books/materials.

Workshop modules will require a workshop coat and steel toe capped footwear as a minimum, safety glasses are supplied but you may wish to supply your own.

This degree programme is designed by University Studies and validated by the University of East Anglia, a top-25 UK University. The Degree is quality assured against national Quality Assurance Association benchmarks and regulated by the Office for Students.