Key information
We have an international research reputation and close connection with the professional and industrial world of science, engineering and technology.
- Programme code
- KPT/JPS (N/0713/6/0062) (MQA/PA18142) 03/32
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Delivery type
- Full Time
- Degree qualification
- MEng
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 4 years
- Location
- Malaysia
- Start date
- September
Robotic and mechatronic is an emerging field that are both high priority and high impact. Graduates from this programme can contribute to the growing interest and demand in the industry for professional robotic and mechatronic engineers, locally and abroad. As robotic and artificial intelligence become the key technology enabler for the future, graduates from this programme will be at the forefront of designing innovative products and devices.
The main aim of this programme is to equip students with strong theoretical and practical skills in robotic and mechatronic to work at a professional level in related industries. This programme will combine a broad range of multidisciplinary knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering with intelligent embedded control to solve complex engineering problems.
Your student experience
Teaching methods range from lectures, tutorial classes and mentor sessions, to workshop and laboratory activities supported by group and individual projects. Students will take a mix of mandatory and optional modules plus a dissertation. Project modules are also introduced to enable students to have hands-on experience and apply the knowledge into building and designing robotic and mechatronic systems.
Go Global
There are currently no Go Global opportunities for this particular programme. However, other Go Global opportunities may be available. Please contact studywithus@hw.ac.uk for more information.
Course content
September Intake - Malaysia
Year 1
Mandatory September
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 3
- Mechanics of Materials A
- Digital Design and Programming
- Circuits and Analysis
Mandatory January
- Dynamics
- Introduction to Robotics
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 4
- Mechatronics Systems Group Project
Year 2
Mandatory September
- Signals and Systems
- Sustainable Development and Engineering Management
- Design and Manufacture 2
- Fluid Mechanics A
Mandatory January
- Thermodynamics A
- Robotic and Mechatronic Design Project
- Time and Frequency Signal Analysis
Year 3
Students will undertake a compulsory industrial training at the end of Year 3.
Mandatory September
- Professional and Industrial Studies
- Linear Control
- Robotic and Mechatronic Group Project 1
- Embedded Systems
Mandatory January
- Robotic and Mechatronic Group Project 2
- Image Processing
- Robotic Mechanical Systems
Mandatory May
Year 4
Students take two (2) optional courses in Semester 2, Year 4.
Mandatory September
- Project 1
- Industrial Automation and Instrumentation
- Robotics Systems Science
Mandatory January
- Project 2
Optional January
- Machine Vision
- Embedded Software
- Advanced Digital Electronics
Fees and funding
| Status | Full Time |
|---|---|
| Local | MYR 45,000 |
| International | MYR 54,000 |
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View detailsEntry requirements
We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.
Year 1
- Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Science: Successful completion and meet Mathematics, Physics and English requirements.
- A-Level: BBC including B in Mathematics and Physics.
- STPM: GPA 2.67 for 3 subjects, including GPA 2.67 in Mathematics and Physics.
- UEC: 15 points or less including A2 in Mathematics and Physics (5 subjects not less than B grade).
- IB Diploma: 26 points for 6 subjects including 5 in SL Physics and Mathematics AA (or 5 in HL Mathematics AI).
- WACE/SACE: ATAR 75 including B in Mathematics and Physics.
- CPU: 75% including 70% in Mathematics and Physics.
- Foundation: CGPA 2.5 including Grade C in Mathematics, Physics and English.
- China Senior High School Diploma: 80% including 80% in Mathematics and Physics.
- India CBSE and CISCE Class XII: 75% including 75% in Mathematics and Physics.
- Indonesia SMA 3: 80% including 80% in Mathematics & Physics
Note:
We strongly urge all prospective students to submit their applications. Our students comprise of individuals with a wide array of qualifications. The most comprehensive way for us to assess eligibility is by receiving a completed application comprising of academic qualification.
Entry requirements in the prospectus and website may not always apply and individual offers may vary.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.
The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.
If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies.
Why Heriot-Watt
We are committed to producing future-ready graduates with high-quality British education. Located in Putrajaya since 2014, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia's purpose-built, state-of-the-art, lakeside campus in Putrajaya is the first “green campus” in Malaysia; catering to a global network of students.
Ranked in the top 10 for Research Impact in the UK, with campuses in Scotland and Dubai, we offer students the opportunity of a truly global seamless learning experience flourishing beyond academic excellence through our Purpose Driven Education approach.
Employability
Robotic and mechatronic engineering is a high-priority, impactful field. Graduates from this programme meet the growing demand for professional engineers locally and globally, contributing to advancements in robotics and AI. The programme equips students with strong theoretical and practical skills, combining mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering with intelligent embedded control to solve complex problems.
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