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T Level – Engineering & Manufacturing (Mechatronics)
The serious technical route into engineering. This two-year Level 3 specialises in mechatronics, where mechanical, electrical and electronic systems come together, exactly the skills modern industry needs. You'll spend four days a week in college and one day in a real workplace, so you build genuine experience. Carries UCAS points, with a direct route to university at UCDon or into an apprenticeship.
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How you’ll learn
Where Mechanical Meets Electrical Meets Electronic.
Mechatronics is where mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering come together, the systems behind modern automated machinery and manufacturing. This T Level covers a broad 17-unit core, from engineering principles, maths and science to CAD, materials, mechanical and electrical systems, and how modern manufacturing works, then a standalone occupational specialism in Mechatronics.
The part that sets a T Level apart is the real workplace experience: one day a week in industry across the two years, applying what you learn on the job. It is demanding, with real theory and maths alongside the hands-on work. You finish with UCAS points and a direct route to university at UCDon, or into an engineering apprenticeship.
Core and Specialism
- Working safely and effectively in engineering
- Engineering principles, maths and science
- Mechanical and electrical/electronic principles
- CAD and engineering drawing
- Materials and manufacturing processes
- Quality, standards and continuous improvement
- Plus the full 17-unit core and a Mechatronics occupational specialism
Industry Experience
- One day a week of real workplace experience across the two years
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 3
- Further study
Entry requirements
- Grade 5 in GCSE English and Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
- A minimum of 3 other GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, which must include a science
- A genuine commitment to a technical engineering career
- Successful interview with our team
This T Level has a higher entry bar than the other engineering courses because it is an intensive, technical two-year Level 3. If you don't have these grades yet, a Level 2 engineering route is the better place to start.
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
- Level 4 HNC Manufacturing Engineering for England At University Campus Doncaster 32 UCAS points
- Level 4 HNC Automation and Control Engineering for England At University Campus Doncaster 32 UCAS points
- Level 4 HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering for England At University Campus Doncaster 32 UCAS points
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At University Campus Doncaster
At University Campus North Lincolnshire
- HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering for England (HTQ)
- HNC Engineering for England (HTQ)
- HNC Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ)
- HNC Operations Engineering for England (HTQ)
- HND Electrical & Electronic Engineering for England (HTQ)
- HND Engineering for England (HTQ)
- HND Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ)
Careers it can lead to
- Science, Engineering and Production Technicians £35,100 a year
- With further study or experience Mechanical Engineers £46,400 a year
- With further study or experience Engineering Professionals £41,400 a year
- With further study or experience Engineering Project Managers and Project Engineers £48,800 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Life on the course
See what it’s really like
Our facilities
Real Workshops and Real Industry Days
Electrical bays, welding kit, an on-site garage, CAD/CNC machinery and your own workspace, plus one day a week in a real workplace.
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Engineering Workshops and Garage
Electrical bays, welding kit, CAD/CNC machinery and an on-site garage, with your own workspace.
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A Day a Week in Industry
Real workplace experience across both years, applying your skills on the job.
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Progression to University at UCDon
UCAS points and a direct route to engineering degrees, or an apprenticeship.
CAD/CNC · Industry Day Every Week · UCAS Points
Student Voice
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I’ve developed plenty of practical skills on this course that have helped me at work, especially through hands-on assignments. It’s been a good experience so far, and I’m looking forward to progressing to Level 3 and continuing to succeed in my workplace.
For parents and carers
Supporting your child’s journey
Tutors With Real Experience
Our tutors bring real industry experience into the classroom. They teach what's actually used in the world of work, and students consistently say this is what makes the course work.
Real Career Prospects
These qualifications lead to real jobs. Our courses are built around the skills that employers are actually hiring for, locally and nationally.
See career optionsQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.