HD in Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems

The Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems program focuses on the design, analysis, and implementation of smart systems capable of operating with minimal human intervention. Students gain a strong foundation in mechanical design, embedded systems, robotics, artificial intelligence, and control engineering. The program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing graduates to develop innovative solutions in automation, robotics, and intelligent system design. Throughout the program, students engage in hands-on laboratory work, simulations, and project-based learning to understand how different engineering domains interact within modern automated systems. Key areas of study include sensors and actuators, microcontrollers, industrial automation, machine vision, and autonomous decision-making systems.

The HD suite of programmes at ICBT provides an excellent example of widening participation in a country where there is not enough University supply to fill the demand for higher education. Students can enter the HD programmes after studying for 13 years in the formal education sector through either having studied for Advanced Levels, or having undertaken the Foundation programme after studying for Ordinary levels. Other level 3 qualifications will also be considered for suitability for entry to the programmes. For the engineering programmes, students must have studied maths, biosciences and/or technology whereas for Quantity Surveying, any subjects will suffice. Students have been entering these programmes with these qualifications for many years and have been successful in achieving the qualifications.

  Language Proficiency Requirements:

• English language proficiency Grade C or above in GCE Ordinary Level.
  OR
• IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date
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• ICBT Academic English Studies Course
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• Recognized equivalent qualification.

Upon successful completion of the Higher Diploma in Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems Engineering, students are eligible to progress to the BEng (Hons) in Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems offered by Liverpool John Moores University.

Semester 01

• 4601ICBTME Engineering Mechanics
• 4602ICBTEL Analogue Electronics and Electrical Circuits
• 4603ICBTEL Digital Electronics

Semester 02

• 4600ICBTEG Engineering Mathematics - I
• 4601ICBTMA Programming Concepts for Autonomous Systems
• 4604ICBTME Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Processes
• 4605ICBTEL Signals and Systems with AI

Semester 03

• 5600ICBTEG Engineering Mathematics - II
• 5601ICBTMA Circuit Analysis and Electric Power
• 5602ICBTEL Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• 5602ICBTMA Embedded Systems

Semester 04

• 5601ICBTEG Engineering Design Project
• 5603ICBTMA Industrial Robotics
• 5604ICBTEL Electrical Machines and Drives
• 5605ICBTEL Industrial Automation with PLC & SCADA

Graduates of a Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems program have a wide range of career paths due to their multidisciplinary skill set in mechanics, electronics, computing, and automation.

• Core Engineering Roles
• Robotics Engineer
• Automation & Control Engineer
• Mechatronics Engineer
• Embedded Systems Engineer