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University of Glasgow: Mechatronics

Institution University of Glasgow View institution profile
Department School of Engineering
Web www.glasgow.ac.uk/
Study type Taught

Summary

The Masters in Mechatronics is a fusion of mechanical, electrical, electronic and control engineering. Modern industry depends for its success in global markets on its ability to integrate these subjects into both the manufacturing process and innovative products and systems.

The University of Glasgow has been delivering world-class engineering education and research since 1840. Mechanical Engineering is a core engineering discipline that has a long history in the University dating back to the 1760s with academic contributors such as James Watt.

Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Glasgow is ranked 2nd in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2023).

The University of Glasgow has been delivering world-class engineering education and research since 1840. Mechanical Engineering is a core engineering discipline that has a long history in the University dating back to the 1760s with academic contributors such as James Watt. Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Glasgow is ranked 2nd in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2023). * Mechanical Engineering at Glasgow is ranked in the top 15 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023). * The School of Engineering has extensive contacts with industrial partners who contribute to several of their taught courses through active teaching, curriculum development and panel discussion. Recent contributors in the area of Mechanical Engineering include Babcock, Howdens and Terex. * You will learn how to apply design synthesis and analysis techniques within a coherent range of subjects in mechatronic engineering. * You will learn how to utilise specific software tools to support mechatronic system synthesis and analysis activity, and professionally plan, report and present the results of multidisciplinary project activity. * The school has an Athena Swan Silver Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all. * This programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. * This programme has a September and January intake*.

*For suitably qualified candidates.

Modes of delivery of the MSc in Mechatronics include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work.

You will undertake a project where you will apply your newly learned skills and show to future employers that you have been working on cutting-edge projects relevant to the industry.

Core courses normally offered include

  • DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
  • INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN PROJECT M

Optional courses

  • ADVANCED MANUFACTURE
  • ADVANCED THERMAL ENGINEERING 5
  • AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE GUIDANCE SYSTEMS M
  • CONTROL M
  • FAULT DETECTION, ISOLATION AND RECOVERY
  • LASERS
  • POWER ELECTRONICS AND DRIVES M
  • REAL TIME EMBEDDED PROGRAMMING
  • ROBOTICS 4

Project

  • MSC PROJECT

Career opportunities include manufacturing production systems; system design and manufacture; product engineering and manufacture.

Graduates of this programme have gone on to positions such as Senior Software Engineer.

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University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, the University has inspired thinkers from eminent scientist Lord Kelvin and the father of economics Adam Smith, to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. 

Rankings

The University:

  • is ranked 81st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023
  • is in the top 100 in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2023
  • 95.9% of students in employment or further study 6 months after graduation …
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