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    BEng (Hons)Robotics, Automation and Mechatronic Engineering

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    Why Study a Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics (RAM) Degree?   

     

    Businesses worldwide need experts in robotics, automation and mechatronics to help them develop streamlined automated processes, solve problems and create manufacturing facilities of the future. Whether it’s developing self-driving cars, new products for military or commercial applications, or creating new robotised production lines, this course is about developing essential transferable skills for the jobs of the future. This unique robotics engineering course develops you as an engineer and roboticist to design new manufacturing systems for our ever-evolving world.  

    But why Ƶ?  

    Here at Ƶ, our hands-on degree immerses you in real projects. You'll actively design, test, and evaluate processes, products, and create automated assembly lines, making your learning experience truly dynamic. With our focus firmly on your future career, you will have the opportunity to work with potential employers and industries through case studies, projects and briefs set by our industry partners and academics. We address core issues that align with our values, including sustainability, climate change, society, health, wellbeing, efficiency, ethics and innovation. This approach shapes you into a global engineer that is also an industry-ready graduate.  

    Ƶ Adams is a hub of opportunity, with students and staff participating in various STEM and Robotics competitions; including the CLAAS annual Field Robot event, the Efficiency For Access Design Challenge and developing a fully automated and robotised production lines with our Food Engineering Apprentices. Alongside partnering with the UK-RAS (Robotics & Autonomous Systems) network, your Ƶ community extends well beyond your own course.  Our RAM degree connects with the whole engineering department at Ƶ, fostering a dynamic network that also includes our cutting-edge Applied Data Science course at Station Quarter. 

    Studying this robotics engineering degree opens diverse career paths, providing knowledge in autonomous vehicles, drones, computing, software development, mechanics, AI, machine learning, computer vision, sensor systems, and advanced materials. Through hands-on projects, students collaborate with esteemed employers like Cap Gemini, Denso, EPSON, RBSL, Avara Foods, Magna, and more, enriching their practical experience and industry connections. 

    Through industry links, students may also pursue micro-credentials throughout their degree, including courses through AWS, Google, CISCO, and Microsoft in areas like Cloud Computing and Cyber Security. 

    Entry requirements

    96 UCAS Tariff Points

    Qualification Grade(s)
    GCE A Levels grades CCC or equivalent
    Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma MMM (1080 GLH)
    City & Guilds Advanced Extended Technical Diploma MMM (1080 GLH)
    T-Level Merit
    Scottish Highers BBCC
    Irish Leaving Certificate Four H3
    GCSEs Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 including English Language, Maths and Science.

    UCAS code SQ02

    Institution code: H12

    99.2%

    of our Ƶ Adams graduates are in employment or further study!

    Graduate Outcomes, 2023

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    Course modules

    Module Table
    Year 1
    Year 2
    Year 3

    How will I be taught? 

    At Ƶ Adams, our RAM degree prioritizes hands-on learning, allowing you to continuously demonstrate your skills through quizzes, assignments, and engaging projects. As you progress, the culmination of your studies involves applying your knowledge to tackle practical challenges faced by real-world businesses. 

    As a student, you'll engage in workshops, seminars, and learn from industry experts throughout the course. Additionally, you'll have access to online learning materials to prepare and test your knowledge, enabling you to put theory into practice during class. We offer a blend of dynamic online and in-person collaborative experiences for a comprehensive understanding. 

    To support your academic success, we offer supplementary online learning and access to tutoring services. Our program is designed to prepare you not just for academic success, but also for a future in the field of robotics, equipping you with practical skills and the knowledge necessary for an incredible career in engineering and/or further education. If you’re not confident in your mathematical, coding or technical skills, we also provide personalised support to help you thrive there too. Recognizing each student's unique strengths and challenges, we embrace a broad spectrum of entry requirements and offer contextualised offers where possible.  

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    For course related enquiries please contact:

    Admissions
    Telephone: 0300 131 3950
    Email: admissions@harper-adams.ac.uk

    Fees and costs

    The latest fees for this course can be found in our fees and funding section. You will also find course related costs, specific to this course.

    Worried about the cost?

    Other sources of financial help are available, including a wide range of scholarships, Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA), and the Access to Learning fund.

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