Program Overview

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MSc Robotics

The MSc Robotics is a unique opportunity to advance skills and knowledge in the fast-growing area of robotics and automation. Drawing on the expertise of the internationally renowned Bristol Robotics Laboratory, this program is provided in partnership with the University of Bristol.

An Expanding Industry

Innovation in robotics is evolving more rapidly than ever before, providing a wide range of industries and professions with access to increasingly sophisticated technology. Robotics supports global scientific research in unprecedented ways, giving access to more remote, unpredictable, and hazardous locations. The autonomous and remotely operated devices being invented have broad applications and uses, including manufacturing, agriculture, security, and medicine.

A Unique Partnership

The MSc Robotics is available through a partnership between UWE Bristol and the University of Bristol, providing a comprehensive understanding of advanced robotics and automation systems. This partnership gives access to the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, a world-leading centre for autonomous robotic systems and research.

An Inclusive Curriculum

The program features a new problem-based curriculum that broadens the engineering audience, enabling students from a wider range of backgrounds to pursue a career in engineering. Students learn by doing, applying, and revisiting early skills through embedded project weeks and development of digital and physical prototypes.

Entry

Entry Requirements

• An upper second-class honours degree in an Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related subject.
• Other disciplines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Relevant professional experience and/or equivalent qualifications may be considered for those who don't meet the grade requirements.

English Language Requirement

International and EU applicants require a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6.0 in each component.

Structure

Content

The course is designed to help students develop critical and practical skills needed to create intelligent robotics systems. Students study:

• Robotics Systems (20 credits)
• Robotic Fundamentals (15 credits)
• Machine Vision (15 credits)
• Robotics Research Technology and Methods (20 credits)
• Dissertation (60 credits) Plus one optional module from:
• Advanced Topics for Robotics (20 credits)
• Artificial Intelligence for Robotics (20 credits) And two optional modules from:
• Human-Robot Interaction (15 credits)
• Advanced Control and Dynamics (15 credits)
• Assistive Robotics (15 credits)
• Robot Learning for Control (15 credits)

Learning and Teaching

Students learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, group work, and sessions at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory. The course is offered in partnership between UWE Bristol and the University of Bristol.

Study Time

Full-time, one year, starting in September.

Assessment

Students are normally assessed through examination and coursework, as well as the dissertation.

Fees

There is currently no published fee data for this course. Fees are set by the University of Bristol.

Features

Study Facilities

The Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) is a multi-million pound partnership between UWE Bristol and the University of Bristol, nationally and internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for advanced robotics research.

Careers

Careers/Further Study

The MSc Robotics provides an excellent route into this increasingly important area of innovation and into research and development. The course offers core skills that can be taken through a career, such as innovation, teamwork, and creativity. It also supports doctorate-level studies and ongoing research careers.