Key information
- Duration:
- 4 years full time
- Typical A-level offer:
- ABB-BBB
- UCAS code:
- H3F2
- Start date:
- September 2018
Robotics is 'one of the UK's eight great technologies', as identified by the UK Government.
On this course, you have the opportunity to develop specific expertise in robotics alongside skills in mechanical engineering.
As a graduate, you’ll be ideally placed to develop or apply systems for robotics, automation, smart systems with autonomous capability, or ubiquitous and wearable computing.
MEng or BEng?
We also offer this course as a three-year BEng without the industrial placement year, as a four-year MEng, or as a five-year MEng with an industrial placement year. Find out about the benefits of an integrated Masters year.
Entry requirements
A-level
| Typical offer | ABB-BBB |
|---|---|
| Subjects | A-levels must include Mathematics. |
| GCSEs | You should also have a broad range of GCSEs (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
Other UK qualifications
Access to HE Diploma
| Typical offer | Pass in the Access to HE Diploma with 45 level 3 credits at Merit or above, including 24 at Distinction. |
|---|---|
| Subjects | You will normally need A-level Mathematics, grade B, in addition to the Access to HE Diploma. |
International Baccalaureate
| Typical offer | 30 points overall from the full IB Diploma. |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 5. |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma)
| Typical offer | DDD |
|---|---|
| Subjects | The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma should be in Engineering, including Distinction in Key Mathematics units. We also accept the former BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) in Engineering with DDD, including Distinction in the Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians unit. |
| GCSEs | GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics with at least grade B is essential (or grade 6 in the new grading scale). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
Scottish Highers
| Typical offer | ABBBB |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Highers must include Mathematics, grade A. You should also have an Advanced Higher in Mathematics (grade B). |
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced
| Typical offer | Grade B and BB in two A-levels. |
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| Subjects | A-levels must include Mathematics, grade B. |
| GCSEs | You should also have a broad range of GCSEs (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
International baccalaureate
| Typical offer | 30 points overall from the full IB Diploma. |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 5. |
European baccalaureate
| Typical offer | Overall result of at least 75% |
|---|---|
| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential (normally with a final grade of at least 8.0). |
Other international qualifications
Australia
| Typical offer | Relevant state (Year 12) High School Certificate, and over 85% in the ATAR or UAI/TER/ENTER. Or a Queensland OP of 5 or below. |
|---|---|
| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Austria
| Typical offer | Reifeprüfung or Matura with an overall result of 2.2 or better for first-year entry. A result of 2.5 or better would be considered for Foundation Year entry. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Belgium
| Typical offer | Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) or Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs with a good overall average. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Bulgaria
| Typical offer | Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with excellent final-year scores (normally 5.5 overall with 6 in key subjects). |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Canada
| Typical offer | High School Graduation Diploma. Specific requirements vary between provinces. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
China
| Typical offer | We usually do not accept Senior High School Graduation for direct entry to our undergraduate courses. However, we do consider applicants who have studied 1 or more years of Higher Education in China at a recognised degree awarding institution or who are following a recognised International Foundation Year. If you are interested in applying for a business related course which requires an academic ability in Mathematics, you will normally also need a grade B in Mathematics from the Huikao or a score of 90 in Mathematics from the Gaokao. Applicants who have the Senior High School Graduation may be eligible to apply to our International Foundation Year, which if you complete successfully you can progress on to a relevant undergraduate course at Sussex. You can find more information about the qualifications which are accepted by our International Study Centre at http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/entry-requirements/international-foundation-year .
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Croatia
| Typical offer | Maturatna Svjedodžba with an overall score of at least 4-5 depending on your degree choice. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Cyprus
| Typical offer | Apolytirion of Lykeion with an overall average of at least 18 or 19/20 will be considered for first-year entry. A score of 15/20 in the Apolytirion would be suitable for Foundation Year entry. Find out more about Foundation Years. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Czech Republic
| Typical offer | Maturita with a good overall average. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Denmark
| Typical offer | Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) or studentereksamen with an overall average of at least 7 on the new grading scale. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Finland
| Typical offer | Finnish Ylioppilastutkinto with an overall average result in the final matriculation examinations of at least 5.5. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
France
| Typical offer | French Baccalauréat with an overall final result of at least 13/20. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need to be taking the science strand within the French Baccalaureat with a final result of at least 13/20 in Mathematics. |
Germany
| Typical offer | German Abitur with an overall result of 2.2 or better. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need a very good final result in Mathematics (at least 12/15). |
Greece
| Typical offer | Apolytirion with an overall average of at least 18 or 19/20 will be considered for first-year entry. A score of 15/20 in the Apolytirion would be suitable for Foundation Year entry. Find out more about Foundation Years. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Hong Kong
| Typical offer | Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with grades of 5, 4, 4 from three subjects including two electives. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Hungary
| Typical offer | Erettsegi/Matura with a good average. |
|---|---|
| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
India
| Typical offer | Standard XII results from Central and Metro Boards with an overall average of 75-80%. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Iran
| Typical offer | High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate. |
|---|---|
| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Ireland
| Typical offer | Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) at H1,H2,H2,H3,H3. |
|---|---|
| Additional requirements | Highers must include Mathematics, grade H1. |
Israel
| Typical offer | Bagrut, with at least 8/10 in at least six subjects, including one five-unit subject. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Italy
| Typical offer | Italian Diploma di Maturità or Diploma Pass di Esame di Stato with a Final Diploma mark of at least 78/100. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Japan
| Typical offer | Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate is suitable for entry to our Foundation Years. Find out more about Foundation Years. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Latvia
| Typical offer | Atestats par Visparejo videjo Izglitibu with very good grades in state exams. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Lithuania
| Typical offer | Brandos Atestatas including scores of 80-90% in at least three state examinations (other than English). |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Luxembourg
| Typical offer | Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Malaysia
| Typical offer | Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM). As well as various two or three-year college or polytechnic certificates and diplomas. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Netherlands
| Typical offer | Voorereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), normally with an average of at least 7. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Nigeria
| Typical offer | You are expected to have one of the following:
You must also have a score of C6 or above in WAEC/SSC English. |
|---|---|
| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Norway
| Typical offer | Norwegian Vitnemal Fra Den Videregaende Skole- Pass with an overall average of at least 4. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Pakistan
| Typical offer | Bachelor (Pass) degree in arts, commerce or science. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Poland
| Typical offer | Matura with three extended-level written examinations, normally scored within the 7th stanine. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Portugal
| Typical offer | Diploma de Ensino Secundario normally with an overall mark of at least 16/20. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Romania
| Typical offer | Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of 8.5-9.5 depending on your degree choice. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Singapore
| Typical offer | A-levels, as well as certain certificates and diplomas. |
|---|---|
| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Slovakia
| Typical offer | Maturitna Skuska or Maturita with honours, normally including scores of 1 in at least three subjects. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Slovenia
| Typical offer | Secondary School Leaving Diploma or Matura with at least 23 points overall. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
South Africa
| Typical offer | National Senior Certificate with very good grades. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Spain
| Typical offer | Spanish Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE) with an overall average result of at least 7.5. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Sri Lanka
| Typical offer | Sri Lankan A-levels. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Sweden
| Typical offer | Fullstandigt Slutbetyg with good grades. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Switzerland
| Typical offer | Federal Maturity Certificate. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Turkey
| Typical offer | Devlet Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme is normally only suitable for Foundation Years, but very strong applicants may be considered for first year entry. Find out more about Foundation Years. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
USA
| Typical offer | We look at your full profile taking into account everything you are studying. You must have your high school graduation diploma and we will be interested in your Grade 12 GPA. However, we will also want to see evidence of the external tests you have taken. Each application is looked at individually, but you should normally have one or two of the following:
We would normally require APs or SAT Subject Tests in areas relevant to your chosen degree course. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, email ug.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic)
6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component
IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.
If you are applying for degree-level study we can consider your IELTS test from any test centre, but if you require a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for an English language or pre-sessional English course (not combined with a degree) the test must be taken at a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)-approved IELTS test centre.
Other English language requirements
Proficiency tests
Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)
For tests taken before January 2015: Grade B or above
For tests taken after January 2015: 176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill
We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
For tests taken before January 2015: grade C or above
For tests taken after January 2015: 176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill
We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Proficiency.
Pearson (PTE Academic)
62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.
PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Pearson (PTE Academic).
TOEFL (iBT)
88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about TOEFL (iBT).
The TOEFL Institution Code for the University of Sussex is 9166.
English language qualifications
AS/A-level (GCE)
Grade C or above in English Language.
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English
French Baccalaureat
A score of 12 or above in English.
GCE O-level
Grade C or above in English.
Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
GCSE or IGCSE
Grade C or above in English as a First Language.
Grade B or above in English as a Second Language
German Abitur
A score of 12 or above in English.
Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate
If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.
If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Level 4, including at least 3 in each component in English Language.
Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)
The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 70%
Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 70%
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
English A or English B at grade 5 or above.
Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 119/GCE O-level
If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-5 in English Language.
If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.
The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
West African Senior School Certificate
Grades 1-6 in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).
Country exceptions
Select to see the list of exempt English-speaking countries
If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirements. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.
You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.
Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the University of Sussex.
List of exempt countries
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada**
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
- USA
** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.
Admissions information for applicants
| Transfers into Year 2 | No |
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If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, email ug.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk.
Why choose this course?
- Study in our £12-million Future Technologies Labs, dedicated to teaching and research in computing, robotics, electronics and mechatronics. You’ll benefit from a new student-focused hub, suites of high-spec computers and new project workspaces.
- 97% of our employed students were in graduate-level work six months after graduating (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2015).
- Study in a department renowned for its strong practical focus – you’ll train to become a professional engineer using industry-standard equipment.
Course information
How will I study?
You gain a good grounding in the fundamentals of engineering, looking at topics including electrical circuits and devices, engineering mathematics, and programming for engineers.
Global Design Challenge
You join all first-year students in the School of Engineering and Informatics in a team-based, week-long activity, the Global Design Challenge. Each team designs a solution to a problem faced by a community in the developing world. You develop transferable skills, benefiting both your studies and your future employability.
Customise your course
Our courses are designed to broaden your horizons and give you the skills and experience necessary to have the sort of career that has an impact.
Gain programming skills and apply them to areas such as digital media, business and interactive design. Find out about our Year in Computing
How will I study?
You cover topics such as:
- fluid mechanics
- mechanics of robots and CAD
- embedded systems
- industrial automation mechatronics.
You continue to develop your mathematics knowledge.
You also study and develop key professional skills – project management, technical communication and professional ethics.
Customise your course
Our courses are designed to broaden your horizons and give you the skills and experience necessary to have the sort of career that has an impact.
Gain programming skills and apply them to areas such as digital media, business and interactive design. Find out about our Year in Computing
Industrial placement
We offer you the chance to take an industrial placement year as part of your course. The industrial placement provides you with the opportunity to spend a year working in industry, in an area relevant to your course, and to receive a salary.
Your time in industry develops your technical, team-working and transferable skills as you apply what you have learned in your studies to a business environment.
A year in industry is a proven way to fast-track your career and both the Department of Engineering and Design and the University’s Careers and Employability Centre provide you with dedicated placement support. This includes guided preparation early in your course to help you find, secure and succeed in your placement.
Many students who undertake an industrial placement perform better academically on their return to their course and are more likely to secure employment as a direct result of their year in industry.
Please note
If you’re receiving – or applying for – USA federal Direct Loan funds, you can’t undertake your placement in the USA. Find out more about American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid
How will I study?
You’ll work on a two-term individual project focusing on robotics. This includes training in project planning and management.
Taught topics include:
- autonomous vehicles
- robot design and implementation
- control engineering
- dynamics of machines and vehicles.
This course is currently subject to validation, in line with our procedures for assuring the quality of our degrees. This means that some course detail may change. The validation process will be concluded before the course starts.
Fees
- UK/EU students:
- Fees are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2018. The University intends to set fees at the maximum permitted by the UK Government (subject to continued satisfaction of the Teaching Excellence Framework). For the academic year 2017, fees were £9,250 per year.
The UK Government has confirmed that if you’re an EU student applying for entry in September 2018, you’ll pay the same fee rate as UK students for the duration of your course, even if the UK leaves the EU before the end of your course. You’ll also continue to have access to student loans and grants. Find out more on the UK Government website
- Channel Islands and Isle of Man students:
- The University aligns fees for Channel Islands and Isle of Man students with fees for UK/EU students. These fees are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2018. We intend to set fees at the maximum permitted by the UK Government (subject to continued satisfaction of the Teaching Excellence Framework). For the academic year 2017, fees were £9,250 per year.
- International students:
- £19,200 per year
- Placement:
- Find out about tuition fees for placements
Note that your fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.
Find out about typical living costs for studying at Sussex
Scholarships
Our focus is personal development and social mobility. To help you meet your ambitions to study at Sussex, we deliver one of the most generous scholarship programmes of any UK university.
Care Leavers Award for Students Starting in 2018
£3,000 per year with an additional £500 in your first year of study.
First-Generation Scholars Scheme for Students Starting in 2018
First year of study (Foundation Year or Year 1 only): £2,000 cash for rent. Subsequent years: £1,000 cash.
Sussex Excellence Scholarship
£3,000 cash award in year one of a three or four year undergraduate degree.
Careers
97% of our employed students were in graduate-level work six months after graduating. Recent Engineering graduates have gone on to jobs as:
- graduate engineer, Jaguar Land Rover
- design and test engineer, Digital Pixel
- graduate electronic engineer, Babcock International.
(Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2015)
Working while you study
Our Careers and Employability Centre can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work