HD in Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems

A two-year face-to-face Liverpool John Moores University Higher Diploma in robotics, automation, embedded systems and control.

Awarded by

Liverpool John Moores University

Next intake: March 2027
LevelHigher-national-diploma
Duration2 Years
Study modefull-time
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

This two-year full-time, face-to-face Higher Diploma is awarded by Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). It teaches the design and implementation of smart, largely self-operating systems through mechanics, electronics, robotics, AI and control engineering, with substantial lab and project work. The first year covers engineering mechanics, electronics, engineering mathematics, programming for autonomous systems, materials and manufacturing, and signals and systems with AI. The second year covers circuit analysis and electric power, instrumentation and control, embedded systems, industrial robotics, electrical machines and drives, industrial automation with PLC and SCADA, and an engineering design project. Intakes in March and September are listed at the Colombo campus. The page shows a university fee of GBP 500 and no ICBT fee.

Modules

15 modules
Engineering MechanicsSemester 1
Analogue Electronics and Electrical CircuitsSemester 1
Digital ElectronicsSemester 1
Engineering Mathematics - ISemester 2
Programming Concepts for Autonomous SystemsSemester 2
Engineering Materials and Manufacturing ProcessesSemester 2
Signals and Systems with AISemester 2

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Education
  • 13 years of formal education, completed through the GCE A/L or through the Foundation programme after the GCE O/L.
  • Other Level 3 qualifications may be considered for suitability.
  • Engineering programmes require maths, biosciences and/or technology subjects.
English Language Proficiency

A credit pass (C) or better for English at the GCE O/L, or ICBT Academic English Studies, or IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date (or equivalent).

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

higher-national-diploma

Duration

2 Years ยท full-time

Location

Colombo

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

Verified informationOct 14, 2026

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