Builds systems that combine mechanics, electronics and software, such as robots, drones and automated factories.
What the job involves
- Designing mechanisms and sensors
- Programming control systems
- Building and testing prototypes
- Improving automated production lines
Useful school subjects
Engineering Science, Design & Manufacture. Higher Maths and English help with most routes.
How to get in
Degree in robotics, mechatronics or electrical and mechanical engineering.
Scottish courses
Grades checked October 2026. Requirements change every year, so always check the course page.
University · University of EdinburghMechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS H300
StandardAAAAWidening accessAABB
- Subjects
- Maths at A and a science (Engineering Science or Physics preferred); N5 Engineering Science or Physics at B; N5 English at C
- Notes
- Standard: by end of S5 preferred. MEng (H303) has the same requirements.
University · University of EdinburghElectrical and Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS HH36
StandardAAAAWidening accessAABB
- Subjects
- Maths and a science (Physics or Engineering Science preferred); N5 Engineering Science or Physics at B
University · University of StrathclydeMechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS H300
StandardAAABWidening accessABBB
- Subjects
- Standard: Maths and Physics at A. Widening access: Maths and Engineering Science or Physics. N5 English
- Notes
- A Foundation Apprenticeship can replace a non-essential Higher.
University · University of GlasgowMechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS H300
StandardAAAAAWidening accessAABB
- Subjects
- Maths and Engineering Science or Physics at AA
- Notes
- Standard: AAAAA by end of S6, at least AABB after S5. Widening access: AABB or BBBB plus a pre-entry programme.
University · Heriot-Watt UniversityMechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering
MEng, 5 yrs · UCAS HH38
StandardAAABWidening accessBBBC
- Subjects
- Maths and Engineering Science or Physics; N5 English
University · Heriot-Watt UniversityRobotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS HP71
StandardAABBWidening accessBBBC
- Subjects
- Maths and one of Computing Science, Engineering Science or Physics; N5 English
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