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Mechanical Engineering: Machine Automation

Code: TXC25S1

Degree title
Bachelor of Engineering, BEng
Credits
240 ects
Duration
4 years (240 ECTS)
Start semester
Autumn 2025
Teaching language
Finnish

Descriptions

Studies in the Mechanical Engineering Degree Programme aim to provide students with the skills for machinery and metal technology-based tasks related to machine design, manufacturing and production technology or automation.

The programme emphasises practical orientation, user-centred approach, learning by doing, problem-solving skills, collaboration skills, in-depth knowledge of professional subjects as well as internationalisation. The optional courses support multidisciplinarity and ensure that graduates in mechanical engineering have a solid and applied understanding of their field.

The programme's specialisation options are:
• Machine Automation
• Machine Design
• Manufacturing and Production

Development

The advisory board of Mechanical Engineering accepted the curriculum.

Further information

Timo Junell, timo.junell@metropolia.fi

U!REKA is integrated into the course Introduction to Energy Technology.
Artificial Intelligence and Information Security is integrated into the course Orientation to the Field and Studies.

Objective

A graduate in Mechanical Engineering has strong scientific and technical skills.

Mechanical engineers are well versed in green transition topics and have the skills to build future-proof, sustainable economy and growth in an ecological, fossil-free and resource-efficient way.

A mechanical engineer has good communication, interpersonal, international and economic skills.

Description

Machine automation studies include mechanics, electronics and control technology as well as embedded systems. Machine automation studies give the student the skills to work in the design, sales and maintenance of automation systems in industry and the service sector.

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

Code Name Credits (ECTS) 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 Autumn 2025 Spring 2026 Autumn 2026 Spring 2027 Autumn 2027 Spring 2028 Autumn 2028 Spring 2029 1. / 2025 2. / 2025 3. / 2026 4. / 2026 1. / 2026 2. / 2026 3. / 2027 4. / 2027 1. / 2027 2. / 2027 3. / 2028 4. / 2028 1. / 2028 2. / 2028 3. / 2029 4. / 2029
TXC25S1-1001
Common Studies

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75
TX00FZ15 Orientation to the Field and Studies 5
TX00FX87 Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics 5
TX00FY12 Functions and Differential Calculus 5
TX00FY13 Integral Calculus and Differential Equations 5
TX00FX88 Basic Studies in Engineering Physics 5
TX00FX06 Electromagnetism and Wave Physics 5
TX00EW40 Fundamentals of Chemistry 5
TX00FX04 Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills 5
TX00GA43 Methodology and Reporting 2
TX00FX05 Engineering English and Communication Skills 5
TX00FX08 Engineering Swedish 3
TX00FY11 Application Software and Programming 5
TX00BP92 Industrial Business 5
Projects on Mechanical Engineering

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15
TX00BQ18 Introductory Project 5
XX00FV31 Metropolia Minno 1 2
XX00FV32 Metropolia Minno 2 3
XX00FV33 Metropolia Minno 3 5
TXC25S1-1003
Professional Studies

(Choose all )

60
TX00EG02 Technical Drawing and CAD 5
TX00EG22 Manufacturing Engineering 5
TX00EG23 Material and Welding technology 5
Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering

(Choose all )

45
TX00FY32 Statics 5
TX00EG24 Strength of Materials 5
TX00FY35 Dynamics and Its Applications 5
TX00FY48 Machine Elements 5
TX00EJ46 3D Modelling and CAE 5
TX00BU64 Hydraulics and Pneumatics 5
Electrical and Automation Engineering

(Choose all )

15
TX00FY42 Electrical Engineering and Electric Machines 5
TX00FX07 Basics of Automation and Measurement Technology 5
TX00FX93 Introduction to Energy Technology 5
TXC25S1-1005
Specialisation Studies

(Choose one )

5 - 15
Machine Automation

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15
TX00BU97 Control Systems and Fieldbuses 5
TX00BU98 Machine Vision and Sensor Technology 5
TX00BU96 Control and Servo Technology 5
TX00FY24 Programming and Embedded systems 5
TX00BV00 Drives and Control Simulation in Design 5
TX00BU99 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems 5
TX00GI86 Applied Robotics and Mechanisation 5
TX00GI92 Autonomous Robotics 5
TX00GI88 Drone Technology and Applications 5
TXC25S1-1006
Profile Studies in Working Life Skills

(Choose ects: 5)

5
TXC25S1-1009
Elective studies

(Choose ects: 10)

10
TXC25S1-1008
Work Placement

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30
TX00BQ40 Work Placement 1 15
TX00BQ41 Work Placement 2 15
TXC25S1-1007
Thesis

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15
XX00EL75 Planning of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL76 Implementation of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL77 Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test 5
Total 240 60 60 60 45 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 7.5 7.5

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

amk::amk-tutkintojen kieliopinnot

AMK-tutkintoon johtavien opintojen tavoitteena on, että tutkinnon suorittaneella on riittävä viestintä- ja kielitaito oman alansa tehtäviin sekä kansainväliseen toimintaan ja yhteistyöhön. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakoulusta 1129/2014, 4 §).

Second domestic language (Swedish)

Ruotsin kielen taito, joka julkisyhteisöjen henkilöstöltä vaadittavasta kielitaidosta annetun lain (424/2003) mukaan vaaditaan korkeakoulututkintoa edellyttävään virkaan kaksikielisellä virka-alueella ja joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Engineering Swedish
Second domestic language (Swedish)

Ruotsin kielen taito, joka julkisyhteisöjen henkilöstöltä vaadittavasta kielitaidosta annetun lain (424/2003) mukaan vaaditaan korkeakoulututkintoa edellyttävään virkaan kaksikielisellä virka-alueella ja joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Engineering Swedish
Second domestic language (Swedish)

Ruotsin kielen taito, joka julkisyhteisöjen henkilöstöltä vaadittavasta kielitaidosta annetun lain (424/2003) mukaan vaaditaan korkeakoulututkintoa edellyttävään virkaan kaksikielisellä virka-alueella ja joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Engineering Swedish
Not grouped
Orientation to the Field and Studies
Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics
Functions and Differential Calculus
Integral Calculus and Differential Equations
Basic Studies in Engineering Physics
Electromagnetism and Wave Physics
Fundamentals of Chemistry
Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills
Methodology and Reporting
Application Software and Programming
Industrial Business
Introductory Project
Metropolia Minno 1
Metropolia Minno 2
Technical Drawing and CAD
Manufacturing Engineering
Material and Welding technology
Statics
Strength of Materials
Dynamics and Its Applications
Machine Elements
3D Modelling and CAE
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Electrical Engineering and Electric Machines
Basics of Automation and Measurement Technology
Introduction to Energy Technology
Advanced 3D CAE
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Quality and Measurement Technology
Product Development
Manufacturability, Assemblability and Recyclability of Products
Product Lifecycle Management
Machine Parts Design
Finite Element Method
Mechanisms
Control Systems and Fieldbuses
Machine Vision and Sensor Technology
Control and Servo Technology
Programming and Embedded systems
Drives and Control Simulation in Design
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Applied Robotics and Mechanisation
Autonomous Robotics
Drone Technology and Applications
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Tool Design and Additive Manufacturing
Quality and Measurement Technology
Robotics
Production Systems
Factory Maintenance
Operations Management
Performance Measurement and Development of Production
Enterprise Resource Planning
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Planning of the Thesis Work
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test

STRUCTURE Bachelor (A18.12.2014/1129)

Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) perus- ja ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) ammattitaitoa edistävää harjoittelua; 4) opinnäytetyö.

Elective Studies

No attached course units

Elective Studies

No attached course units

Elective Studies

No attached course units

Elective Studies

No attached course units

Elective Studies

No attached course units

Not grouped

ARENE 2022::UAS shared competences::Bachelor’s degree

Replaces the Metropolia's Generic Competences::Bachelor's Degree, UAS” -matrix.. Heidi Rontu/31.8.2022

Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Orientation to the Field and Studies
Industrial Business
Introductory Project
Metropolia Minno 2
Metropolia Minno 3
Product Development
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Planning of the Thesis Work
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Orientation to the Field and Studies
Industrial Business
Introductory Project
Metropolia Minno 2
Metropolia Minno 3
Product Development
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Planning of the Thesis Work
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Orientation to the Field and Studies
Industrial Business
Introductory Project
Metropolia Minno 2
Metropolia Minno 3
Product Development
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Planning of the Thesis Work
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Orientation to the Field and Studies
Industrial Business
Introductory Project
Metropolia Minno 2
Metropolia Minno 3
Product Development
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Planning of the Thesis Work
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Orientation to the Field and Studies
Industrial Business
Introductory Project
Metropolia Minno 2
Metropolia Minno 3
Product Development
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Planning of the Thesis Work
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Orientation to the Field and Studies
Industrial Business
Introductory Project
Metropolia Minno 2
Metropolia Minno 3
Product Development
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Planning of the Thesis Work
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Not grouped

Code Name Credits (ECTS)
TXC25S1-1001
Common Studies

(Choose all )

75
Introductory Studies

(Choose all )

60
TX00FZ15 Orientation to the Field and Studies 5
TX00FX87 Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics 5
TX00FY12 Functions and Differential Calculus 5
TX00FY13 Integral Calculus and Differential Equations 5
TX00FX88 Basic Studies in Engineering Physics 5
TX00FX06 Electromagnetism and Wave Physics 5
TX00EW40 Fundamentals of Chemistry 5
TX00FX04 Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills 5
TX00GA43 Methodology and Reporting 2
TX00FX05 Engineering English and Communication Skills 5
TX00FX08 Engineering Swedish 3
TX00FY11 Application Software and Programming 5
TX00BP92 Industrial Business 5
Projects on Mechanical Engineering

(Choose all )

15
TX00BQ18 Introductory Project 5
XX00FV31 Metropolia Minno 1 2
XX00FV32 Metropolia Minno 2 3
XX00FV33 Metropolia Minno 3 5
TXC25S1-1003
Professional Studies

(Choose all )

60
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

(Choose all )

15
TX00EG02 Technical Drawing and CAD 5
TX00EG22 Manufacturing Engineering 5
TX00EG23 Material and Welding technology 5
Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering

(Choose all )

45
TX00FY32 Statics 5
TX00EG24 Strength of Materials 5
TX00FY35 Dynamics and Its Applications 5
TX00FY48 Machine Elements 5
TX00EJ46 3D Modelling and CAE 5
TX00BU64 Hydraulics and Pneumatics 5
Electrical and Automation Engineering

(Choose all )

15
TX00FY42 Electrical Engineering and Electric Machines 5
TX00FX07 Basics of Automation and Measurement Technology 5
TX00FX93 Introduction to Energy Technology 5
TXC25S1-1005
Specialisation Studies

(Choose one )

45
Machine Design

(Choose all )

45
Design and Manufacture of Machine Parts

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15
TX00FZ10 Advanced 3D CAE 5
TX00FZ08 Computer Aided Manufacturing 5
TX00FZ07 Quality and Measurement Technology 5
Design Technology and Life Cycle Thinking

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15
TX00FX10 Product Development 5
TX00FX03 Manufacturability, Assemblability and Recyclability of Products 5
TX00FZ09 Product Lifecycle Management 5
Mechanical Systems Modeling and Simulation

(Choose all )

15
TX00FY49 Machine Parts Design 5
TX00FZ05 Finite Element Method 5
TX00FY94 Mechanisms 5
Machine Automation

(Choose all )

45
Smart Control and Sensor Systems

(Choose all )

15
TX00BU97 Control Systems and Fieldbuses 5
TX00BU98 Machine Vision and Sensor Technology 5
TX00BU96 Control and Servo Technology 5
Control and Simulation Technologies

(Choose all )

15
TX00FY24 Programming and Embedded systems 5
TX00BV00 Drives and Control Simulation in Design 5
TX00BU99 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems 5
Applied Robotics and Autonomous Systems

(Choose all )

15
TX00GI86 Applied Robotics and Mechanisation 5
TX00GI92 Autonomous Robotics 5
TX00GI88 Drone Technology and Applications 5
Manufacturing and Production

(Choose all )

45
Computer Aided Production

(Choose all )

45
TX00FZ08 Computer Aided Manufacturing 5
TX00EJ45 Tool Design and Additive Manufacturing 5
TX00FZ07 Quality and Measurement Technology 5
Limited Occupied Production

(Choose all )

30
TX00GJ23 Robotics 5
TX00EJ53 Production Systems 5
TX00GJ11 Factory Maintenance 5
Production Management

(Choose all )

15
TX00BU88 Operations Management 5
TX00GI67 Performance Measurement and Development of Production 5
TX00BU89 Enterprise Resource Planning 5
TXC25S1-1006
Profile Studies in Working Life Skills

(Choose ects: 5 )

5
TXC25S1-1009
Elective studies

(Choose ects: 10 )

10
TXC25S1-1008
Work Placement

(Choose all )

30
TX00BQ40 Work Placement 1 15
TX00BQ41 Work Placement 2 15
TXC25S1-1007
Thesis

(Choose ects: 15 )

15
XX00EL75 Planning of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL76 Implementation of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL77 Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test 5
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