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Why study Engineering and Design at Middlesex?

  • Exceptional facilities: Learn in automation labs endorsed by Siemens and Festo, with access to state-of-the-art mechatronics, robotics, and electronics labs. Our fully equipped workshops, digital resources, and specialist software like MATLAB and SolidWorks give you the tools to bring your engineering ideas to life.
  • Industry-standard training:
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    Our courses are accredited by the Engineering Council and are designed to reflect professional practice. You'll gain hands-on experience through interactive projects and workshops, developing the practical skills to solve real-world challenges. 
  • Strong industry connections: Benefit from links with global employers like Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Mitsubishi, IBM, and Siemens, giving you access to work experience, live projects, and industry networking events. You'll also have the chance to participate in prestigious engineering competitions like the IMechE Design Challenge, boosting your career prospects. 

You’ll gain expert knowledge in robotics, AI, automation, and the latest digital systems through practice-based learning, preparing you for a successful career in the rapidly evolving tech industry.

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Explore Engineering at Middlesex

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hi everyone my name is malek and i'm in my third year studying mechatronics engineering at middlesex university.

i'm darren lewis and i graduated from the bsc product design engineering course back in and i'll be telling you how middlesex is 
helping me prepare for my future i'm going to tell you a bit about how mdx got me into the career that i wanted as a design manager working for dyson in 
their new concepts team.

Middlesex helps me focus on my career ambitions by providing me with the opportunity of attending several outreach events such as new scientist
life and world skills where i can meet new people and expand my network. 

i didn't know what sort of career i wanted to get into when i started at middlesex but during the course i got to do many different things including robotics which was quite a big surprise
but that's how i discovered my passion for electromechanical product design.

Studying the mechatronics engineering course at middlesex has really helped me develop my transferable skills such as my 
technical time management, teamwork, as well as interpersonal skills which are all used tackling any task in the real world.

Today in design engineering subjects our students work entirely on practice-led provision importantly all our programs are
professionally accredited there are also many opportunities to take part in high-profile competitions.

Here at mdx works we offer one-to-one support to help you to achieve current and future career goals and we'll provide opportunities to network
and gain experience with our employer partner.

Thankfully my lecturers at middlesex go over and beyond to help me secure the job that i want in the industry from
helping me fix up my cv to applying to the jobs that they think are best fit for me.

In my current role i get to create completely new products that have never been done before anywhere using new technologies that
solve a genuine consumer need. I find it really exciting some of my best moments in middlesex got me traveling to different countries around
the world competing in competitions and presenting conference papers as well as building lots of crazy robotic contraptions.

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Hear from students

"A great aspect of this course was the practical approach to learning. I really enjoyed the process of transforming a concept into an actual object"

Eduardo Abend - BEng Design Engineering

Take a look around our state-of-the-art facilities

A student working on an engineering project
Mechatronics lab
A female engineer operating machinery in a factory setting.
Design engineering lab
student holds small white robot
Robotics and haptics lab

Our dedicated facilities are fully equipped with industry-standard equipment

Explore our range of courses and shape your studies to fit your career ambitions.

Course Title UCAS points UCAS code Work Placement
Design Engineering BEng 112 H150 Yes
Computer Systems Engineering BEng 112 HP50 Yes
Electronic Engineering BEng 112 H611 Yes
Foundation Year in Computing and Engineering  56-64 NA No
Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering BEng 112 149H714 Yes
Product Design BA 112 W240 No

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