Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Engineering

Robotics, automation, and mechatronics engineering sits at the convergence of mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer science, creating systems that can sense, think, and act in the physical world. From autonomous vehicles and surgical robots to flexible manufacturing lines and smart agricultural machinery, the discipline is reshaping how industries operate and how work gets done. Engineers in this field design and build the integrated systems that increasingly underpin modern production and services.

At Harper Adams University, this three-year full-time programme develops you as both an engineer and a roboticist. You will study the mechanical principles that govern how machines move and interact with their environment, the electronic and control systems that drive automated processes, and the software and algorithms that give robotic systems intelligence and adaptability. The course is grounded in practical problem-solving, and you will engage with real engineering challenges, learning to design systems for a world in which manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics are being transformed by automation.

Harper Adams has a strong focus on applied engineering, and the skills you develop will be directly relevant to the sectors looking to build more efficient, streamlined, and capable automated facilities. With a typical entry tariff of 104 UCAS points, the course offers a routes into an industry where demand for skilled engineers is consistently strong.

Graduates from robotics, automation, and mechatronics programmes are sought across a wide range of industries. Manufacturing, food production, defence, automotive, aerospace, agriculture, healthcare technology, and logistics are all sectors actively looking for engineers who can design, implement, and maintain automated systems. Roles span robotics engineer, automation specialist, mechatronics engineer, control systems designer, and systems integrator.

For those interested in going further academically, the programme provides a solid foundation for postgraduate study in robotics, AI, and advanced manufacturing engineering.