Reasons to study Mechatronics at De Montfort University:
  • 100% graduate employability
    in work or further study within six months of graduating*, earning an average salary of £21,000** forging careers in aerospace, automotive, defence and energy as well as large manufacturing industries and domestic/consumer product industries
  • Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
    this course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer. Students who successfully graduate with this degree may, with the appropriate further learning, meet the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
  • Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
    this programme is CEng accredited by (IET) and fulfils the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer when presented with an accredited MSc. In addition the programme meets the educational requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer
  • Enhance your skills with an integrated masterÕs
    this course can be studied as a three year BEng (Hons) or a four year MEng (Hons) degree, allowing you to continue your study with a number of modules at masterÕs level in year four, to further develop your skills and enhance your employability
  • Experienced academic staff
    help you gain a sound understanding of engineering principles along with personal skills that will enable you to embark on a rewarding career
  • Dedicated industry-standard facilities
    including a large, open plan mechanical engineering laboratory designed to accommodate the study of thermofluids, solid mechanics and dynamics; specialist laboratories in material science, dynamics and control, as well as an Engine Test Cell
  • Develop your practical and professional skills further
    dedicated student group DMU Racing challenges our students to design and build a single-seat racing car, which is then tested around the famous Silverstone Circuit at the national Formula Student competition
  • Get involved in the DMU Electronics Club
    gain experience in further practical electronics, in a structured social and educational club for students from across the faculty
  • Dedicated work placements
    Enhance your practical and professional skills, with recent placements undertaken at Cummings, Network Rail and Caterpillar