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Mechatronics
BEng(Hons)
UCAS code: HH36
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Key features
Practical course combining the areas of Mechanical Engineering and Electronics and Control
Successful progression from National Certificate or National Diploma onto this award
Opportunities for holders of HNC and HND qualifications to top up to Honours degree
Accredited by theInstitution Of Mechanical Engineers(IMechE)
The BEng is an Institution of Engineering and Technology accredited degree course (partial CEng)
2012 course information
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What it’s about
There is an accelerated move towards high technology in industry and commerce. This means that the traditional demands on the mechanical engineer for analysis and design of components need to be enhanced. They need the ability to devise and implement the supporting systems for complex measurement, data acquisition and control.
The course will develop the skills required to design your own reliable and practical solutions and will enable you to provide a link to facilitate discussions between specialist engineers.
What you do
The award has been designed using a mixture of modules from the mechanical and electronic routes.
Level 4 (first year of course) helps you to develop the skills and techniques used by all engineers and which are taught right across our entire engineering programme.
Levels 5 and 6 expand the theme of working across boundaries so you will study electronic, mechanical and control systems. To reflect your own particular interests you will be able to tailor your award towards a mechanical or electronic flavour.
Level 6 includes a major specialised engineering project.
There is an optional industrial placement between Levels 5 and 6. This will provide you with additional experience and further enhance your employability.
Part time students have the option to select modules that focus on project work from the work place. This can reduce the amount of time that you need to spend in the classroom as well as reduce the length of study.
Where next
As a multi-skilled engineer, you will have many opportunities. You will have the knowledge and abilities to take on roles where the combining of engineering disciplines is essential.
It will also prepare you for further study and provide the educational base to make application for professional registration with an appropriate institution eg IET, I.MechE, IED.
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Fact File
| Qualification: | BEng(Hons) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology |
| Location: | Stafford Campus |
| Course Start: | Full time students September Part time students September or January |
| Course Length: | BEng(Hons) – normally three years or four years with a placement.
Up to 7 years part time |
| Attendance: | Full time students should expect to attend upto 5 days a week Part time students are normally required to attend one day from monday, tuesday or thursday depending on which level and which modules are being taken, contact the Faculty Recruitment Centre for details |
| Entry Requirements: | All applicants are individually assessed on their qualifications, skills and experience. However, a typical three A level or BTEC National Diploma offer will be 240 UCAS tariff points with at least 40 points coming from A level Maths, Physics or Electronics, or an Engineering related qualification (eg BTEC National Diploma in Engineering or Advanced Diploma)
Please see general entry requirments for further information |
| Application: | Full Time applicants: Application for this course is through UCAS.How to apply Part Time applicants: Applications should be made using the Part Time Application Form, and send to the Faculty Recruitment Centre as detailed below |
| UCAS Code: | HH36 |
| Fees and Bursaries: | Full Time Students: Standard undergraduate tuition fees and bursaries.Please click here for further information Part Time Students: please contact the the Faculty Recruitment Centre for fee details |
Contact
For more information about Mechatronics (HH36) please contact:
The Recruitment CentreFaculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology
Staffordshire University
Beaconside
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0AD
t: +44 (0)1782 294400
e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk
