Mechatronics

Project

Project work is a very important part of the Mechatronics degree as it helps prepare you for a graduate job in engineering. You will develop skills such as teamwork, problem solving and critical analysis and put what you have learned in the course modules to practical use. Many students find the project work of the degree the most rewarding and the most fun.

Electronic design project - Year 2

You will be introduced to the fundamentals of good engineering practice, using professional CAD tools, in designing and constructing a piece of practical equipment. You will develop analogue, digital and hybrid electronics, produce PCBs, and perform assembly and test. Past projects have involved the construction of, amongst other things, a transistor radio.

Mechatronic design project - Year 3

In this project you will be tasked with designing and producing a solution to a given brief. The work will incorporate branches of electrical, mechanical and software engineering.

Project M4 - Year 4

As you progress through each year of the degree you will steadily develop an interest in a particular field of electronics and electrical engineering and the individual project is a great way to advance your knowledge and skills in this area. There are a wide variety of projects to choose from and you will have the support and guidance of an academic supervisor that is an expert in the relevant field. This project will aid your investigative skills and ability to think critically.

Industrial project M5 - MEng, Year 5

If you do the MEng degree you will undertake an industrial project in your fifth year. You will likely work in an industrial environment, learning both new engineering skills and transferable skills such as teamwork and project planning. You will then conduct a report into your placement and represent your results and findings and their significance to industry.