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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,740
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
1 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Mechanical Engineering | Robotics Engineering
Area of study
Engineering
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 16,740
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Robotic Construction MSc

Overview

This course is designed to give you the opportunity to train a new generation of interdisciplinary professionals who are capable of facing the growing need for a more sustainable and optimised construction ecosystem. It combines core elements of construction technology along with the theory and practice behind some of the latest digital developments in the field.


Course Options

  • MSc
  • MSc with Placement Year

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:2) in any Construction related subject, Law or Business Management.
  • International Qualifications: We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications.

English Language Requirements

  • Overall IELTS 6.0 with minimum 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading (or recognised equivalent)
  • If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English course.

Mature Applicants and Those Without Formal Qualifications

  • As an inclusive university, we recognise those who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required. We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have the relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course.

Fees

  • Home Applicant: £11,340 per year. Year 2 Industrial Placement Fee - £3,500
  • International Applicant: £16,740 per year. Year 2 Industrial Placement Fee - £3,500

Funding

Home Students

  • Postgraduate Loans Scheme: £10,280 to fund your Masters Programme under the Postgraduate Loans (PGL) scheme
  • Postgraduate Scholarship: Apply for a 50 per cent discount on your tuition fees
  • Alumni Discount: up to 15% fee waiver (exclusions apply)
  • Early Payment Discount: 5% fee waiver
  • Asylum Seekers scholarship: 100% fee waiver
  • Civic Engagement: £1,000
  • Hardship Bursary: up to £2,000
  • Sport Scholarships: Up to £6,000

International Students

  • Living costs for international students: £1,265* per month to cover your living costs
  • How to pay your fees: Deposits and paying by instalments

Placement Year

  • This course offers you the option of a work placement. It's not compulsory but will give you extra credits.
  • You will get professional experience in the workplace, build connections, and perhaps improve your academic performance.

What Makes This Course Different

  • Your dissertation and research: Deepen your robotics and automation knowledge in construction areas of particular interest to you.
  • Facilities: Get access to incredible facilities and our in-house state-of-the-art, 7th generation, robotic arm.
  • Industry placement option: Get practical work, based on real-work industry application.

Course Modules

  • Mental Wealth: Professional Life (Engineering Management) Core Module
  • Robotic Construction and Integrative Technologies Core Module
  • Environmental Sustainable Engineering & Logistics Core Module
  • Digital Design Techniques Core Module
  • Research Skills and Dissertation Core Module
  • Industrial Placement Core Module

What We're Researching

  • Our research focuses on the key area of robotic construction.
  • Our research is up to date with the most demanding and challenging areas of the automation, construction-related industry.

Your Future Career

  • Our MSc Robotic Construction with postgraduate qualifications offer a wide range of career opportunities with consultancy, contactor and client organisations, as well as other related areas such as research and management.

How We Support Your Career Ambitions

  • We offer dedicated careers support, further opportunities to thrive, such as volunteering and industry networking.
  • Our courses are created in collaboration with employers and industry to ensure they accurately reflect the real-life practices of your future career and provide you with the essential skills needed.

How You'll Learn

  • The programme will provide learners with a stimulating learning environment where they can learn all about robotic construction.
  • Guided independent study: When not attending timetabled lectures, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study.

How You'll Be Assessed

  • Assessments will include portfolio coursework, and group and individual presentations.
  • The approximate percentages for this course are: Year 1: 100% coursework (50% professional portfolio and 50% professional presentation report)

Campus and Facilities

  • Our waterfront campus in the historic Royal Docks provides a modern, well-equipped learning environment.
  • Join us and you'll be able to make the most of our facilities including contemporary lecture theatres and seminar rooms, art studios and exhibition spaces, audio and visual labs and a multimedia production centre.

Who Teaches This Course

  • This course is delivered by the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering.
  • The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners and industry experts as guest speakers.
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