MSc in Mechatronic Systems in Sri Lanka: The Part-Time Kingston Route at ESOFT

TL;DR The MSc in Mechatronic Systems is a part-time Kingston University (UK) master's degree delivered in Sri Lanka by ESOFT Metro Campus. It is designed for engineers who already work full-time. The tuition fee on the Uplift record is LKR 840,000 plus a LKR 25,000 application fee, and entry asks for a relevant engineering degree at second class honours or equivalent.

Factories, hospitals, ports and warehouses in Sri Lanka are adding more automation, and the engineers who can connect mechanical design, electronics, control and software are in demand. Mechatronics is the field that joins those skills. This guide explains what the MSc covers, who it is written for and what to check before applying, so you can decide whether a part-time master's fits around your job.

What the programme teaches

The MSc is awarded by Kingston University London. It gives a broad view of mechatronic systems design and development, project engineering, machine learning and automation. The course page describes it as a good fit for graduate engineers in mechanical, electronic and electrical engineering who want to improve their employability.

The seven modules are all compulsory.

• Advanced Control System

• Machine Learning

• Design of Autonomous Systems

• Industrial Robotics

• Human-Robot Interaction

• Research Techniques, Innovation and Sustainability

• Dissertation

What the modules mean in practice

Advanced Control System and Industrial Robotics deal with how machines are made to move accurately and safely. Machine Learning and Design of Autonomous Systems bring in software that lets a machine adapt to its surroundings. Human-Robot Interaction covers how people and robots share a workspace, including ethical questions. Research Techniques prepares you for the Dissertation, an independent project on a specialist mechatronic systems topic.

The course page also says graduates gain skills in research, analysis, problem solving and critical thinking, and an understanding of the environmental, economic and legal side of professional engineering.

Who it is designed for

This is a part-time programme for people in full-time work. It is not a good match for a student who wants a daytime, full-time campus year, so ask ESOFT how classes are scheduled and how much independent study they expect each week.

Entry requirements

The course record asks for a relevant undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering, with at least second class honours or an equivalent qualification. Professional engineering experience is an advantage, but the record does not make it compulsory.

English language proficiency may be required. The record names no test or score, so ask ESOFT which evidence it accepts. It also does not say whether a degree outside the four named fields is accepted. If your degree is in a neighbouring field, ask the institute for a written decision before you pay anything.

Fees

The local tuition fee on the record is LKR 840,000 in total, with an application fee of LKR 25,000. The record says monthly instalment plans may be available and that conditions apply. International fees are listed separately in US dollars, but this guide is about local study, so use the rupee figures.

Ask ESOFT for the schedule in writing, including when each instalment falls due and what happens if you need to pause the programme. For a working engineer, it also helps to check whether your employer has a training allowance that could cover part of the fee.