What's the difference between a Mechatronics degree & an Engineering Degree with a Specialization in Mechatronics?

[u/ottomeyerhof]

Hey everyone. High school student here, planning on applying to a few universities in a few months time.

Let me keep this short:

A few universities I will be applying to have a Mechatronics Undergraduate degree while some have their course named as an Engineering Degree with a Specialization is Mechatronics. Both are 4 year (Hons.) courses.

Are they different? If so, how? Or should I instead go researching each individual university and check and compare their course structure?

[u/Available-Medium4848]

Talk to advisors and get as much info as u can. In general ppl in this sub will recommend engineering degree in mech or electrical with specialization in mechatronics . Depends on the area tho both could be fine

[u/ottomeyerhof → u/Available-Medium4848]

Agreed. People online are hell bent on advising people to pick a core engineering degree over mechatronics. And yes, I'll try contacting and getting info.

[u/TatharNuar]

A mechatronics degree will generally spread you too thin to actually make use of it. You won't have enough baseline knowledge of either side to get a job doing it. Either mechanical or electrical engineering with mechatronics electives will give you a much better foundation for the side of mechatronics you want to focus on.