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Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines (Top-Up)

  • BEng (Hon)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Preston Campus
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Course summary

Course Overview

New technologies are transforming the world we live in. On this course you’ll learn the fundamentals of the many revolutionary changes that will affect how machines operate over the coming years.

Why study with us

  • You’ll work alongside our research active staff with the possibility of continuing on to postgraduate study or PhD research.

  • Take the chance to travel internationally to participate in conferences and contribute to research publications.

  • Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available through our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre.

What you'll do

  • On successful completion of our degree, apply for progression to an MSc or world-leading research degrees within the Jost Institute for Tribotechnology.

  • Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.

  • You can undertake an optional 12 week work placement or 38-week industry placement following completion of the taught modules.

Future Careers

Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines is a good base for a career in a range of roles associated with system engineering, test engineers and maintenance engineering.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Preston Campus

Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
MM10
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
U
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
MM10
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

HND (BTEC)
P

Students will normally be required to posses at least an HND, Foundation Degree, or other equivalent UK, EU or overseas qualification in Engineering based subjects related area to Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines, or overseas Engineering students who completed three years of study in subjects’ area related to Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines. However, all applicants will be assessed for admission to the course on an individualbasis.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Widening participation is at the core of our mission. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education and work, for life. We offer reduced entry tariffs for students from areas of relative disadvantage, with lower rates of participation in higher education, as well as those who have spent time in the care system. Simply include your care leaver status and postcode on your UCAS application and we will automatically make you a contextual offer if you are eligible.

Learn more on the University of Lancashire website

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