Mechatronics (Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science) (MSc)
Southampton, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Aug 2024*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 32,300 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for UK | other countries, China: 29 July 2024
** for EU and international student | UK students: GBP 9,250
Introduction
This Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science master’s in mechatronics combines electrical, mechanical and computer engineering. You’ll learn to design and build using advanced electrical systems.
Our master’s courses combine traditional aspects of mechanical engineering with specialisms from other areas, so you can adapt your study to your career plans. Our international centre for research and teaching has a global reputation.
Our MSc Mechatronics master’s degree is for you if you studied engineering, maths or physical sciences, and want to specialise in mechatronics.
In this course, you’ll learn the fundamental science, methods, analysis and engineering applications to start a career in mechatronics engineering. You’ll have the opportunity to design robots and build machines as part of your study.
You’ll learn about mechanical engineering, electrical systems and control. As part of this MSc in mechatronics, you’ll select optional modules on topics like robotics and automotive propulsion.
We’ll teach you to use advanced electrical systems and understand the impact and use of control systems, instrumentation and sensors.
You’ll learn from academics at the forefront of their fields, they teach the latest in technology advancements. You’ll also receive guidance and support from our Electro-Mechanical Engineering Research Group. Studying at Southampton gives you access to a global network of companies, shared facilities and specialist expertise to enhance your learning.
Admissions
Curriculum
This master’s degree in engineering materials runs for 12 months. The first 8 months are mainly spent studying taught modules. Your lectures will be divided into two 12-week periods (semesters 1 and 2).
You'll study a mix of compulsory modules and modules that we'll ask you to choose from a list of options. Exams take place at the end of each semester
Your final 4 months are spent on your research project. You will start your preparation in semester 2.
Modules
The modules outlined provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our course to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
You must study the following modules :
- Active Control of Sound and Vibration
- Advanced Electrical Systems
- Control and Instrumentation
- Introduction to Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science (AMES)
- MSc Research Project
- Research Planning and Management
You must also choose from the following modules :
- Advanced Computational Methods I
- Advanced Photovoltaics, Fuel Cells and Batteries
- Advanced Sensors and Condition Monitoring
- Applications of Renewable Energy, Storage and Nuclear Energy
- Automotive Propulsion
- Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics
- Numerical Methods
- Principles of Photovoltaics, Fuel Cells and Batteries
- Robotic Systems
- Tribology for Future Mobility
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
This master’s course will prepare you for a career in mechatronics engineering and allow you to work in a range of application sectors. These sectors have a reputation for offering good starting salaries and excellent career progression opportunities.
In the UK, our graduates work across different organisations and application areas, including in the following sectors:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Power Generation
- Biomedical
- Finance
In addition to engineering careers, many of our graduates go into other employment such as finance and consultancy, where the numeracy and communication skills you'll develop on the course are highly valued.
You'll graduate with excellent analytical, project management and leadership skills.
Program delivery
The learning activities for this course include:
- Lectures
- Classes and Tutorials
- Practical Work
- Individual and Group Planning Exercises
- Knowledge Share
- One-to-one Tutorials
Assessment
We’ll assess you through:
- Written Exams
- Oral Presentations
- Coursework in the Form of:
- Problem-solving Exercises
- Lab Reports
- Design Exercises
- Essays
- Individual and Group Projects
- Research Project