Mechatronic Engineering (Study Abroad)

取得日期：2026-10-02、2026-10-16

https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/mechatronic-engineering-study-abroad-beng-hons-hh64/2027/

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Mechatronic Engineering (Study Abroad) BEng Hons (HH64) - Lancaster University

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Mechatronic Engineering (Study Abroad)

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Full time 4 years

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Practical hands-on courses including lab-based sessions and project work

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Mechatronic engineering is the design of systems and products that require a combination of mechanical, electronic and computer engineering. It’s an interdisciplinary field and you might work on robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, digitally controlled engines and even self-driving cars. With the rapid evolution of AI, automation and advances in machinery and manufacturing, these highly skilled engineers are in demand. As a mechatronics graduate you are open to a rewarding career in these industry sectors and more.

In all fields of engineering, but especially mechatronics, it’s crucial to have a broad understanding of general engineering and its applications. At Lancaster, your first year is dedicated to exactly this, and you’ll share this experience with all our School of Engineering students, regardless of their specialisation. We think this makes you a well-rounded graduate, with excellent teamwork and communications skills, prepared for your future career.

Broaden your horizons

Enrich your university experience with a year overseas at one of our partner universities. In Year 3, head out to start your adventure and immerse yourself in a different cultural and academic community. We’ll support you all the way!

What to expect

Our four-year BEng Hons Mechatronics (Study Abroad) degree starts with your general engineering first year and includes core themes of design, circuitry and instrumentation, programming and engineering science, along with mathematics.

In Year 2 is where you start to specialise and you will continue to learn core themes from mechanical and electronic engineering to ensure you retain the interdisciplinary focus of mechatronics. This will include system design, control and power electronics. Working in our two new engineering buildings with state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll develop your creativity and technical skills as you design, build and test to solve real-world problems. A particular highlight for our students is a team project where you design, build and test a small mobile robot capable of completing a set task. Previous examples have included transporting hazardous liquid waste and dribbling a ball and scoring a goal.

As you progress into your final year, you begin to focus on more advanced technical material which is directly informed by some of the research we undertake, such as in mechatronic systems and automation. You will also complete a dissertation project that will refine your analytical and technical skills. This provides you with an opportunity to practise programming and design and gain valuable hands-on experience of the discipline.

Take further steps towards professional engineering with management skills, project management, and industry engagement. Sustainability, safety, ethics and quality management are kept in focus too.

Personal development

You will develop valuable transferable skills that make you highly desirable to future employers, such as working in collaboration, communication, and the ability to design, build, and implement a system or device. You will grow interdisciplinary practical skills in diagnosis and testing, system maintenance, digital and computing proficiencies, and the ability to consider and maintain work safety practices in a range of environments.

We hope you find your year overseas personally enriching. Our students often tell us that they return feeling more confident, self-assured and with a broader perspective to take into job interviews.

3 things our mechatronics students would like you to know:

All of us engineers share the same newly built facilities. We have access to the labs and maker spaces a lot of the time for both personal and academic use

The dedicated engineering buildings are a great asset, and having access to facilities that reflect industrial working environments prepares you for moving into the workplace

The multi-disciplinary first year is brilliant for future careers when project work will include colleagues from other engineering specialisms

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Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Students will need to complete an approved format of Further Learning pursuant to the requirements of UK-SPEC for Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Mechatronic engineers are experts in bringing together elements from mechanical and electronic engineering, control and automation, and as such, you are at the forefront of innovation in engineering. Your multidisciplinary skill set allows you to see the bigger picture of design and build projects, and your knowledge of engineering combined with technology makes you a highly desirable employee across many sectors. Our graduates have found careers in a range of industries, from automotive and aerospace, to robotics and energy – and some have even gone on to lead in their specialist field as academics. The ability to think creatively to solve problems, alongside experience gained managing projects and applying your practical and technical knowledge will make you a desirable employee for careers even beyond the scope of engineering. Graduates with our engineering degrees are well-paid too, with a median salary of £33,000, 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025).

Here are just some of the roles that our BEng and MEng Mechatronic Engineering students have progressed into upon graduating:

Mechatronic Engineering – Rail-Ability Ltd

Electrical Engineer – Aston Martin

Graduate Electronics Engineer – JCB

Robotics Engineer – Electric Eel

Electronic Technician – Laser Quantum

Offshore Operations Graduate – Shell

Software Engineer – Jaguar Land Rover

CERN Doctoral Student – CERN

Electronic Control Systems Engineer -– Triumph Motorcycles Ltd

Aerospace Engineer – Rolls Royce

Motor Controls Engineer - Mercedes

Lancaster University is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills. We are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in The Lancaster Award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development. Visit our Employability section for full details.

Gain vital skills and experience

No matter which engineering degree you choose, you have the option to undertake a placement year working in industry, charity or public sector organisations like the NHS. It’s a great opportunity to build your professional skills while earning a salary. The experience can help you in many ways. It can guide your career choice, support your remaining studies and can make you more attractive to employers after you graduate. In recent years, Lancaster University students have taken work placements with EDF, Jaguar-Land Rover, Mercedes AMG, Network Rail and more.

Our Industrial Placements

Our students have opportunities to engage in a wide range of local and national placements, working with industrial partners to develop the practical skills valued by employers.

AMRC North-West: Assistant Project Engineer

“A year in industry has been the best decision I’ve made while at university – and would recommend it to anyone.

I spent a year working at the AMRC (Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre) North-West, where I functioned as a Project Engineer on large projects with companies including BAE systems, as well as lots of other smaller projects with SMEs based around the North-West. Some smaller projects that I led included the design and building of robotic end effectors, laying out factory floorplans, and reverse engineering manufacturing jigs for motorcross bike pedals. By far the biggest project that I managed to help with was the building of a prototype 60kWh battery pack, which was extremely useful in learning about more practical skills.

My year in industry has helped me grow professionally, working alongside professional engineers, on many different types of projects, and leading multiple projects myself. It also helped me understand what I want to do with my career, gave me a valuable insight into what a workplace feels like, and therefore what I value in a career moving forwards. I was offered a job at AMRC and now face the decision of going back or finding a new company doing something different.”

Ben Cheshire – Mechatronic Engineering Meng

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Entry requirements

These are the typical grades that you will need to study this course. This section will tell you whether you need qualifications in specific subjects, what our English language requirements are, and if there are any extra requirements such as attending an interview or submitting a portfolio.

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A levels

ABB. This should include Mathematics and a physical science subject, for example, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Design & Technology or Further Mathematics.

Access to HE Diploma

Considered on a case-by-case basis. Our typical entry requirement would be 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need to have covered appropriate subject content.

Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification, as long as any subject requirements are met.

BTEC Extended Diploma

Pre-2016 specifications: DDM in an Engineering related subject to include Distinctions in Mathematics for Engineering Technicians and Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians units.

2016 specifications: DDM in an Engineering related subject to include Distinctions in the following units - Unit 1 Engineering Principles, Unit 7 Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Unit 8 Further Engineering Mathematics is highly recommended.

BTEC in combination with A levels

Our typical entry requirement would be A level grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D. This should include sufficient content in Mathematics and a physical science.

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including either:

1. Mathematics HL grade 6 (either pathway) plus grad 6 in a HL Physical Science

2. Mathematics HL grade 6 (either pathway) plus grade 6 in two SL Physical Sciences

3. Mathematics SL grade 7 (analysis and approaches) plus grade 6 in a HL Physical Science

Acceptable physical science subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Design Technology.

Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject. If you do not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone, we will consider a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers in separate subjects. Please contact the Admissions team for more information.

T levels

Only accepted alongside A level Mathematics grade B. The following subjects accepted at Distinction overall, alongside A level Mathematics grade B: Design and development for engineering manufacturing; Engineering, manufacturing, processing and control; Maintenance, installation and repair for engineering and manufacturing. The following subjects considered on a case by case basis, alongside A level Mathematics grade B: Design, surveying and planning for construction; Building services engineering for construction; Onsite construction.

GCSE requirements

Mathematics grade 6/B, English Language grade 4/C.

We will also look at your overall GCSE profile when considering your application as a whole.

We do have flexibility when considering GCSE requirements. Go to our GCSE information for more details.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme. English language qualifications for undergraduate study.

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International foundation programmes

Delivered in partnership with Lancaster University International Study Centre, our one-year tailored foundation pathways are designed to improve your subject knowledge and English language skills to the level required by a range of Lancaster University degrees. Visit the Lancaster University International Study Centre for more details and a list of eligible degrees you can progress onto.

Contextual admissions

Contextual admissions could help you gain a place at university if you have faced additional challenges during your education which might have impacted your results. Visit our contextual admissions page to find out about how this works and whether you could be eligible.

Course structure

We continually review and enhance our curriculum to ensure we are delivering the best possible learning experience, and to make sure that the subject knowledge and transferable skills you develop will prepare you for your future. The University will make every reasonable effort to offer programmes and modules as advertised. In some cases, changes may be necessary and may result in new modules or some modules and combinations being unavailable, for example as a result of student feedback, timetabling, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes and new research. Where the course offers optional modules, they may not all be available every year.

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Applied Engineering Mathematics

In this module you will strengthen your mathematical skills and apply them to important engineering problems. Theory is presented in the context of real engineering scenarios so that both the mathematical technique itself and the engineering concept are both better understood. This includes extending integration into higher dimensions, and introducing linear algebra, including vectors and matrices, which are applied to solving problems on structural mechanics and electronic networks, for example. Methods of approximating and solving non-linear functions are discussed in order to show how hard problems can be simplified. Laplace transforms are introduced which reduce the complexity of differential equations allowing you to solve complex dynamic problems with relative ease. The theoretical development is supported by demonstration and implementation in MATLAB, a numerical analysis tool. By combining analytical techniques with computational tools, you’ll develop clear strategies for solving a wide range of engineering problems with confidence.

Engineering Science

This module explores the core principles of engineering science, connecting key concepts to chemical, mechanical, nuclear, and electrical/electronic systems. You will discover how physical principles associated with energy transfer, forces, kinetics, and atomic behaviour shape the function of structures, processes, and components laying the foundation for all engineering disciplines.

Topics include atomic and molecular behaviour in materials, charge movement, compound formation, and reaction kinetics. You will also examine forces from electrostatic, electromagnetic, and mechanical interactions, along with their effects on displacement, stress, current flow, and the behaviour of solids and fluids. You will also explore the operation of mechanical and electronic components in circuits, structures, and moving devices. Hands-on lab sessions will reinforce these concepts, providing practical experience and bringing theory to life.

Engineering Skills

This module will provide you with key practical skills that will allow you to design physical components, structures and systems and create functionality across all engineering disciplines. Whether you are a chemical engineer designing a heat exchanger, or a nuclear engineer designing a reactor, all engineers need to be able to generate and understand engineering drawings. Here you will use industry standard Computer Aided Design software to realise your designs.

You will also learn the formal design process so that you can create innovative and robust designs. Using a ‘Design for Manufacture’ focus, you will learn how your designs can be manufactured from a range of subtractive, additive and forming methods. You will give your designs functionality through PCB design and C programming. Learning C through a blend of interactive teaching methods will provide a strong foundation in computer programming and allow you to control system-level applications and embedded systems.

Engineering Systems

This module bridges engineering science with real-world applications, enabling you to design and implement industrially relevant systems. One stream focuses on sensor technology, amplifier design, and "front-end" circuits. You’ll apply electronics theory to build practical circuits and networks, exploring operational amplifiers, key components of analogue systems. You'll also develop an understanding of signals in both the time and frequency domains. Systems within the field of chemical engineering will be explored where essential concepts including batch, semi-batch, and continuous processes, as well as purge and recycle streams are fundamental. You’ll perform material balance and phase equilibrium calculations for steady-state (time-invariant) operations. Hands-on practical exercises and research workshops will prepare you for a capstone project that integrates principles and methods you’ve learned. This project challenges you to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to tackle a major societal issue, showcasing your problem-solving skills and engineering expertise.

Engineering Thermofluids

This module introduces thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics, core principles that drive engineering solutions across all disciplines. Understanding how heat and fluid behave is crucial for engineers tackling real-world challenges, from designing efficient thermal management systems and heat exchangers to optimising industrial processes. You will explore the fundamental laws governing energy transfer and fluid flow, learning how these principles apply to practical engineering scenarios. In this module theoretical concepts are reinforced through experiments and observations. By directly engaging with real-world examples, you will develop a deep understanding of the mechanisms at play. The module is designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge, with practical exercises that reinforce and enable the extension to specialist knowledge in future years.

Fundamental Engineering Mathematics

This module covers key analytical techniques providing a foundation for all engineering programmes. Whether you are already familiar with these concepts or not, this module will bring everyone to the same level and make sure you have the mathematical tools to succeed. Techniques of primary importance to engineering such as complex numbers, differentiation and integration are covered to ensure you can understand and apply all the different methods available and solve real engineering problems during the supported sessions and beyond. This analysis is supported by practical lessons in the use of numerical techniques using tools such as MATLAB. These tools are used not only to show how techniques such as numerical integration are implemented in a way that enables you to generate solutions to any problem you may encounter as an engineer, but they also help you visualise and appreciate the meaning and implications to the analytical techniques used.

Control and Robotics

In this module, you will explore the fundamentals of control engineering and apply your knowledge to develop an autonomous robotic system in the laboratory. You will learn about system dynamics, feedback control and block diagram analysis, with a focus on linear, single-degree-of-freedom systems. Concepts will be illustrated through case studies from mechanical, electronic and robotic systems. The syllabus includes mechanistic modelling, first- and second-order systems, time and frequency responses (including Bode diagrams), transfer functions, classical control theory, and industry-standard PID control, incorporating proportional, integral, and derivative actions. You will also work as part of a team to design, test, and refine an autonomous robotic system for tasks such as navigating an obstacle course using onboard sensor data and simple control systems. The project will provide hands-on experience with microcontroller programming, sensor integration, and hardware-software development within a fully functional electro-mechanical system.

Digital Electronics and Software

Discover how digital systems power the world around us. In this module, you will explore the essential building blocks of digital electronics, including logic gates, flip-flops and registers, and learn how to design and implement them using industry-standard hardware description languages like VHDL and Verilog. You'll also dive into CMOS inverter design and understand how noise margins and memory elements shape the performance of modern circuits. Through hands-on lab sessions, you will bring theory to life—building physical circuits and configuring FPGAs to test your designs. You will develop skills that are vital in fields like embedded systems, robotics and integrated circuit design. Alongside technical knowledge, you will strengthen your problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, preparing you for advanced study and real-world engineering challenges. Assessment includes in-lab quizzes and a final exam, ensuring you graduate with practical expertise and a deep understanding of digital electronic systems.

Electrical Circuits and Analogue Electronics

In the first part of this module, you'll explore the fundamental components of electrical circuits and examine how they behave when connected in various configurations. You'll learn to analyse these circuits in both time and frequency domains using mathematical equations and computer simulations. Through a combination of assignments and hands-on projects, you'll deepen your theoretical understanding while improving your practical skills in electrical design. The second part of the module will introduce the principle of the most important solid-state devices, such as diodes and bipolar junction transistors. The main electronic circuit configurations at the foundation of modern electronic equipment will be discussed and analysed with the aid of circuit simulations and practical examples.

Engineering Mechanics

This module introduces the foundations of engineering mechanics, equipping you with the skills to analyse and design advanced mechanical systems subjected to general loads. It focuses on the foundations of statics and dynamics, with principles of structural mechanics; it covers system equilibrium for statically determinate and statically indeterminate structures, stress and deformations and buckling, along with kinematics and dynamics of material points and rigid bodies. You will develop an understanding of the physical behaviour of structural and mechanical systems and their design, fulfilling stress, deformation and stability constraints, while gaining proficiency in mathematical and physical modelling for analysing these systems. Additionally, the module provides you with a comprehensive understanding of mechanical system dynamics, enabling to analyse time-dependent loads of mechanical components undergoing general motion. All theory will be supported by worked examples of diverse complexity to assist learning from consolidations of the foundations to their application to real mechanical systems.

Machine Design

Many things in engineering move from a simple door hinge through to the complex interactions found within an automotive transmission system. Mechanisms that move all have fundamental components that allow them to perform their task. This module introduces the underlying components and the scientific understanding behind their design to allow you to design machines that move better and more sustainably. Topics covered include bearings, gears, shafts, couplings and threaded fasteners along with power transmission, efficiency and the importance of component tolerance. The latest science understanding behind contact stress, tribology friction and wear, will lead you to safer and more effective, sustainable design choices. Alongside improved technical knowledge you will develop key skills in understanding technical literature and graphical communication.

Power Engineering

In this module, you will explore the fundamental concepts of electrical machines, power electronic converters and power systems. You will dive into detailed studies on a range of DC and AC machines. This includes the operating principles and control methods of brushed DC motors, brushless DC motors and induction motors. It also covers power generation with synchronous generators and induction generators. Additionally, you will explore power electronic converters, focusing on their application in solar and wind energy systems, electric vehicles and industrial actuators. You will also learn about how electrical power systems work from generation to distribution, including traditional and smart grids. Hands-on laboratory sessions and practical projects will give you valuable experience working with real-world equipment and simulations. By the end of the module, you will have a solid foundation in power engineering and develop skills to tackle real-world engineering challenges in the rapidly evolving power industry.

Study Abroad

Study at one of our approved international partner universities in your year abroad. This will help you to develop your global outlook, expand your professional network, and gain cultural and personal skills. It is also an opportunity to gain a different perspective on your major subject through studying the subject in another country.

You will choose specialist modules relating to your degree and also have the opportunity to study modules from other subjects offered by the host university.

Places at overseas partners vary each year and have previously included universities in Australia, the United States, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and Asia.

Dynamic Systems

This module provides you with practical competences in dynamics and industrial mechatronic design. It focuses on the dynamic modelling of mechanical and mechatronic systems in the time and frequency domain using a range of mathematical techniques. It will explore the fundamental principles and practical applications of dynamic analyses in engineering system, including vibration of multiple degree of freedom systems, impact, concepts of precision location and guidance of moving parts; design with flexural elements; kinematic design; and causes of errors in machine systems. The module emphasizes both analytical and computational approaches that will help you to identify, model and mitigate vibration and motion –related issues in mechanical and mechatronic engineering, machinery, and prepare them to tackle complex dynamic challenge in their future career.

Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship

In this module, you will gain essential skills in engineering management, covering key areas such as scheduling, project risk management, quality management, and cost and resource management. You will also explore entrepreneurial topics, including business model generation, market segmentation, and effective communication of business proposals. At the heart of the module is a group business proposal, where you will apply management theory from lectures and entrepreneurial workshops. Through presentations, pitches, and valuable insights from industry experts, you will develop your business ideas with creativity, innovation, and an entrepreneurial mindset—focusing on idea generation, start-ups, and venture planning. With a strong emphasis on ethical engineering and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), this module will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to take on management roles and drive positive change in your future career.

Individual Project

In this individual project, you will deepen your understanding of a specific engineering topic of your choice. You will conduct a detailed review of the topic, which will serve as a foundation for enhancing the technical content of your project. Depending on the nature of your work, you may need to perform computer simulations, mathematical analyses, and/or practical experiments. You will be assigned a project supervisor who is an expert in your chosen field and will provide guidance on both the technical aspects and project management. Additionally, you will receive support from academic staff, postgraduate students, and technical personnel.

Mechatronic Systems and Automation

The integration of mechanical engineering with electronics and intelligent computer control provides greater flexibility and increased functionality, it has become ubiquitous in a connected technology driven society. You will learn about the various building blocks: digital and analogue sensors and measurement systems; drive and actuation systems; and microprocessor systems together with the integration and software architecture necessary to ensure successful design. Automation is considered in the more general sense along with challenging ethics and responsibilities of advanced technologies with a brief introduction to machine intelligence. Robotics is used as a case study and there is a significant coursework exercise where you will demonstrate your skills in critical analysis, interfacing, programming and task planning to enable Bradley, a two-legged bipedal machine, to walk.

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Digital Signal Processing

This module explores essential techniques for processing signals in digital systems. You’ll dive into the analogue to digital conversion process including sampling and quantisation, transforms, , digital filtering, signal synthesis, and error correction coding. A key focus is understanding discrete-time and frequency-domain signals, analysing them using MATLAB, and designing digital filters. Beyond theory, you’ll explore hardware implementation in digital CMOS circuits, together with software including power, speed and cost metrics. You’ll also explore datapath and memory design, system-level integration challenges, and the journey from design to implementation. Practical applications include the implementation of signal processing algorithms on FPGAs and microcontrollers, that will bridge the gap between theory and real-world embedded systems. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation in digital signal processing and integrated circuit engineering, equipping you with skills crucial for working with modern digital communication, control and image processing technologies.

Power Electronics and Applications

This module introduces power electronic switching devices and their role in single-phase and three-phase converters and inverters. You'll learn to analyse power electronic circuits, calculate switching losses, and design snubbers and electricity grid stabilisers. You will also learn to design medium- and high-frequency transformers for isolated power converters. You'll also develop control systems and gate drivers for power electronic devices. Beyond theory, you'll explore real-world applications, including using converters and inverters to control motors and generators in industrial settings. You'll also see how these technologies drive green energy solutions, such as wind turbines and solar power systems. By the end, you'll have the skills to design efficient, high-performance power electronics for modern energy and industrial applications.

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Our annual tuition fee is set for a 12-month session, starting at the beginning of each academic year.

Our Undergraduate Tuition Fees for 2027/28 are:

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Additional costs for this course

It will be necessary for students to purchase clothing for use in laboratories which is approximately £30. The University pays for student membership of the Institute of Engineering and Technology where appropriate plus contributes to specialist software and workshop materials.

There may be extra costs related to your course for items such as books, stationery, printing, photocopying, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits. Following graduation, you may need to pay a subscription to a professional body for some chosen careers.

Specific additional costs for studying at Lancaster are listed below.

College fees

Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities to have a collegiate system. Every student belongs to a college, and all students pay a small college membership fee which supports the running of college events and activities. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee.

For students starting in 2026 or 2027, the fee is £40 for undergraduates and research students and £15 for students on one-year courses. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee.

Computer equipment and internet access

To support your studies, you will also require access to a computer, along with reliable internet access. You will be able to access a range of software and services from a Windows, Mac, Chromebook or Linux device. For certain degree programmes, you may need a specific device, or we may provide you with a laptop and appropriate software - details of which will be available on relevant programme pages. A dedicated IT support helpdesk is available in the event of any problems.

The University provides limited financial support to assist students who do not have the required IT equipment or broadband support in place.

Study abroad courses

In addition to travel and accommodation costs, while you are studying abroad, you will need to have a passport and, depending on the country, there may be other costs such as travel documents (e.g. visa or work permit) and any tests and vaccines that are required at the time of travel. Some countries may require proof of funds.

Placement and industry year courses

In addition to possible commuting costs during your placement, you may need to buy clothing that is suitable for your workplace and you may have accommodation costs. Depending on the employer and your job, you may have other costs such as copies of personal documents required by your employer for example.

What is my fee status?

The fee that you pay will depend on whether you are considered to be a home or international student. Read more about how we assign your fee status.

Fees in subsequent years

Home fees are subject to annual review, and are liable to rise each year in line with UK government policy. International fees (including EU) are reviewed annually and are not fixed for the duration of your studies. Read more about fees in subsequent years.

Fees for study abroad and work placements

We will charge tuition fees to Home undergraduate students on full-year study abroad/work placements in line with the maximum amounts permitted by the Department for Education. The current maximum levels are:

Students studying abroad for a year: 15% of the standard tuition fee

Students taking a work placement for a year: 20% of the standard tuition fee

International students on full-year study abroad/work placements will also be charged in line with the maximum amounts permitted by the Department for Education. The current maximum levels are:

Students studying abroad for a year: 15% of the standard international tuition fee during the Study Abroad year

Students taking a work placement for a year: 20% of the standard international tuition fee during the Placement year

Please note that the maximum levels chargeable in future years may be subject to changes in Government policy.

Scholarships and bursaries

You will be automatically considered for our main scholarships and bursaries when you apply, so there's nothing extra that you need to do.

You may be eligible for the following funding opportunities, depending on your fee status:

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Tom Millen Engineering Scholarship

A generous donation from the family of Tom Millen will enable two outstanding Engineering students to benefit from a bursary of £1,500.

This award is in memory of Tom Millen, who served as Superintendent of Laboratories and Workshops in the School of Engineering at Lancaster University. He began working for the School in 1969 and retired in 1977. He believed passionately in the value of education and his family are generously supporting the award to recognise and support social mobility and widening access to higher education.

Each year, a £1,500 bursary will be offered to support two Engineering students who have performed at a high academic level at the start of their studies at Lancaster. It will be awarded to two first-year students during their second year who meet the following criteria:

The recipients must be home fee-paying students

The recipients must be in receipt of the Lancaster Bursary

The recipients must pass all modules in the academic year on the first attempt and achieve the highest overall aggregate score from all modules

The two awards will be presented to recipients of different gender identities, in line with our ongoing commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

The bursary will be given in three £500 instalments over the course of the academic year. You do not need to apply for the scholarship - the selection process is internal.

A place for Maria

What attracted you to study Engineering at Lancaster University?

Firstly, it was the offer of an initial general engineering year where I could get to know all types of engineering, and afterwards, be able to choose which path to follow knowing from experience what I enjoyed. Secondly, the excellent equipment of the engineering department which had an extensive research profile and third, the fact that it offered lots of support for international students.

When did you know it was right for you?

From the very first moment I stepped onto the Lancaster University campus I knew it was going to become my first choice. I had already visited a few universities in UK, but nothing compared to Lancaster. The university and the town looked very student-based, and although it was compact it still offered all the facilities and shops that I’d need. I really liked the campus feel and that it was surrounded by nature.

What has been your favourite aspect of your course so far?

One of my favourite things has been my 3rd-year project. For Chemical Engineering students, it is a group report where everybody has to contribute to designing a chemical plant to manufacture a product. This project has come to show how all the theory we have learnt in our modules is being used in practice, and listening to the needs of a client and delivering a fully functional product.

Maria Sanchez-O’Mullony Martinez, MEng Hons Chemical Engineering

A future for Laura

“After coming to look around Lancaster on an open day, I loved the campus atmosphere of the university as it felt very welcoming and safe. The engineering facilities were second to none, and the staff enthusiasm for students to get involved from day one really attracted me – as it showed they were passionate about what they do.

Overall, my experience at Lancaster has been very rewarding. I transferred onto the mechatronics course at the end of my first year after initially enrolling on the mechanical engineering pathway and it was the best decision I have ever made.

I have really enjoyed all aspects of the course, through both mechanical and electrical modules, as well as combining knowledge in controls and group projects.

I would recommend Mechatronics at Lancaster to anyone. If you are on the fence about which discipline to take, mechatronics is the best combination of both mechanical and electrical/electronic engineering, offering such a broad range of opportunities for careers as well as cool projects during your degree.”

Laura – MEng Mechatronic Engineering

Our facilities

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Main Lab

Our Main Engineering Lab is a large and spacious, double-floored room home to the Engineering Strongfloor, Robotics area, and Wind Tunnel. Here is where you'll get the opportunity to load test materials and constructions, and work on projects involving robotics or renewable energy.

Electronics Lab

Our Electronics Lab is equipped with equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies to allow you to undertake prototyping and practical work in electronics.

Additive Manufacturing Lab

Our Additive Manufacturing Lab comes equipped with a number of 3D printers and laser-based additive machines to fabricate items that wouldn't be possible using more traditional subtractive methods.

Chemical Engineering Lab

The Chemical Engineering Teaching Lab is where you'll in small groups to rotate around an assortment of experimental apparatus to engage and learn about industrial processes along with the associated health and safety, COSHH assessment, and substance controls.

Teaching Lab

Our Teaching Lab houses a variety of engineering apparatus that you'll get to use throughout your degree, from 3D printers and robotics arms, to CNC machines.

Breakout space

Within the School of Engineering, we have a dedicated Breakout Space for you to get together with other students and collaborate on work, or otherwise socialise in your downtime between lectures, workshops and labs.

Computer labs

Our computer are fully equipped with all the software you'll need in order to create virtual prototypes of your projects or systems.

Engineering Projects Lab

Engineering Projects make up a significant proportion of most of our Engineering degrees and involve a great deal of collaboration with your peers. This space is dedicated for you to work on these projects, allowing you the room to create and test prototypes.

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Chemical Engineering

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Chemical Engineering (Study Abroad)

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BEng Hons : H80F

Chemical Engineering with Placement Year

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Electronic and Electrical Engineering

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Nuclear Engineering

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課程頁官方原文 ABB. This should include Mathematics and a physical science subject, for example, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Design & Technology or Further Mathematics. https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/mechatronic-engineering-study-abroad-beng-hons-hh64/2027/ 取得日期：2026-10-02

香港／國際頁官方原文 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) You will need to pass the HKDSE, with your best three grades ranging from 544 to 5*55. We will take the best three grades from any combination of the following: elective subjects, extended Mathematics, or English Language. https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/international-students/hong-kong/ 取得日期：2026-10-16

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