Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Engineering

About this programme

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. Here at Harper, 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. Harper 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 (Roboti