Mechatronics, Robotics and Computer Systems Engineering courses

We offer a range of IET-accredited degrees covering robotics, computer systems and control engineering which can be studied as a three year Bachelor’s degree (BEng) or a four year Masters of Engineering (MEng) with an option to add a year in industry.

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Course information

We offer a range of fully accredited degree programmes covering robotics, computer systems and control engineering. Our undergraduate degrees share a common first year, ensuring you get a foundation in a broad range of mechatronic and robotic areas such as mathematics, computing, control, electronics and embedded systems.

Our Industrial Advisory Board features an extensive network of the major players in Engineering including Airbus, Arm, Arup, BAE Systems, Boeing, EDF, IBM, Mclaren, QinetiQ, Rolls Royce, Siemens, Thales, and ZF Group which guides our programme design and delivery. Some of our modules provide take-home kits, and a form of a remote laboratory, which enable students to spend time flexibly, deeply understanding the systems they are studying.

Accreditation

All Our MEng degree programmes meet all the academic standards for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. Our BEng will provide Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status; further learning will satisfy the requirements to achieve Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

We recognise that ability can also be demonstrated through methods other than a standard set of A-Levels or equivalent qualifications. Our Access Sheffield scheme helps ensure that everyone who has the potential to succeed in our courses has the right opportunity to do so.

BEng courses

Undergraduate

Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering BEng

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code H361
3 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Learn about the fundamental concepts in mechatronic and robotic areas, including mathematics, intelligent system design, computing, control, electronics and embedded systems. Then go on to practical work that brings the concepts together using 3D CAD tools, 3D printing, laser cutters and more in the iForge makerspace.
Undergraduate

Computer Systems Engineering BEng

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code H130
3 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Learn about the fields that are essential to computer systems, including mathematics, control systems, embedded systems and programming. Then go on to applied work that brings the concepts together in a practical way, and continue to study advanced modules in specialist areas such as system design and security and intelligent systems.

MEng degrees

Undergraduate

Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering MEng

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code H360
4 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Learn about the fundamental concepts in mechatronic and robotic areas, including mathematics, intelligent system design, computing, control, electronics and embedded systems. Then go on to practical work that brings the concepts together using 3D CAD tools, 3D printing, laser cutters and more in the iForge makerspace.
Undergraduate

Computer Systems Engineering MEng

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code G500
4 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Learn about the fields that are essential to computer systems, including mathematics, control systems, embedded systems and programming. Then go on to applied work that brings the concepts together in a practical way, and continue to study advanced modules in specialist areas.

Foundation year

Undergraduate

Robotics with a Foundation Year BEng

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels BBB; BBC
UCAS code H653
4 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Learn about the fundamental concepts in mechatronic and robotic areas, including mathematics, computing, control, electronics and embedded systems.
Undergraduate

Robotics with a Foundation Year MEng

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels BBB; BBC
UCAS code H659
5 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Learn about the fundamental concepts in mechatronic and robotic areas, including mathematics, computing, control, electronics and embedded systems.

Year in industry

Our degrees are also available with a one-year placement in industry. You will have the opportunity to put your academic studies into context and enhance your employability prospects. With help from our careers and placements team you will find and secure your own placement. 

Undergraduate

Computer Systems Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year BEng

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code 2A47
4 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

You will study in Sheffield for the first two years of your course learning about the fields that are essential to computer systems, including mathematics, control systems, embedded systems and programming. In your third year you will have the opportunity to put into practice what you’ve learnt by working for a year in an engineering placement before returning to Sheffield for your final year studying modules in specialist areas such as system design and security and intelligent systems.
Undergraduate

Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year BEng

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code 2G36
4 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

In the first two years of your course, you’ll cover fundamental concepts in mechatronic and robotic areas, including mathematics, intelligent system design, computing, control, electronics and embedded systems. In your third year you’ll put into practice what you’ve learnt on your industrial placement, before returning to Sheffield for your final year of study.
Undergraduate

Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year MEng

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code 2S15
5 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

In the first three years of your course, you’ll cover fundamental concepts in mechatronic and robotic areas, including mathematics, intelligent system design, computing, control, electronics and embedded systems. In your fourth year you’ll put into practice what you’ve learnt on your industrial placement, before returning to Sheffield for your final year of study.

Related information

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International undergraduate scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international undergraduate students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for an undergraduate degree programme starting in autumn 2025.

International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship 2025