BEng Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year)
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 57%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 65%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 35%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 28%
- South East: 50%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £46,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) at University of Brighton do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) at University of Brighton?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BEng Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
Is BEng Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) at University of Brighton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) at University of Brighton?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.