2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc (Eng) Mechatronics and Robotics (recruiting under Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering from 2025/26)
| Programme code: | MSE-MTC/R | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr. Tim Amsdon | Contact address: | T.J.Amsdon@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Professional Body Offering Accreditation:
Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council
Programme specification:
Mechatronics, robotics and autonomous systems represent a range of important technologies which underpin many applications – from manufacturing and automation through to self-driving cars and robotic surgical tools.
Our Mechatronics and Robotics MSc will give you a strong grounding in this exciting industry, with the opportunity to specialise your knowledge in areas that interest you the most through our broad selection of optional modules. You’ll also have the chance to build a professional skill set too, undertaking practical project work throughout the course.
This programme is delivered by the Schools of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computing. All three Schools are home to specialist teaching facilities and a wealth of leading researchers working on real-world issues and contributing to global change. This means you'll be learning the most up-to-date practices, equipping you with the technical skill set and holistic knowledge you’ll need to pursue a career in this multidisciplinary field.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| ELEC5032M | Modern Industry Practice | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5845M | Professional Project | 60 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MECH5880M | Team Design Project | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Students will be required to study 90 credits from the following optional modules, with an appropriate workload balance between semesters.
Students with no prior experience in C-programming must select ELEC5681M.
| COMP5400M | Bio-Inspired Computing | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5562M | Power Electronics and Drives | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5566M | FPGA Design for System-on-Chip | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5570M | Control Systems Design | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5620M | Embedded Microprocessor System Design | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5650M | Medical Electronics and E-Health | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5681M | Programming | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5315M | Engineering Computational Methods | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5460M | Aerial Robotics | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5605M | Biomechatronics and Medical Robotics | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Last updated: 07/08/2024 09:34:30
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