Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Robotics MSc
Key Information
Course type: Single honours Delivery mode: In person Study mode: Full time Duration: One year full-time, September to September Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent): UK 180/ECTS 90 Application status: Open Start date: September 2025
Course Description
Our Robotics MSc allows you to gain specialist knowledge relating to robotics and automation applications by examining the integration of mechanical devices, sensors, electronics and ‘intelligent’ computer-based controllers. You will also explore the latest developments in robotics while completing research and development work for your individual research project.
Key Benefits
- Opportunity to focus on intelligent systems and robotics and gain valuable experience in designing robotic devices and delivering smart engineering solutions.
- Located in central London, giving access to major libraries and leading scientific societies including the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
- The Centre for Robotics Research at King's is renowned for its multidisciplinary research at the interfaces between robotics and artificial intelligence.
Course Essentials
Base Campuses
- Strand Campus: Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
- Waterloo Campus: Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties
Course Accreditation
- The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Regulating Bodies
- King's is regulated by the Office for Students
Entry Requirements
UK Applicants
- Standard requirements: A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
- Programme-Specific Requirements: Bachelors degree with 2:1 honours degree in mechanical engineering (or other relevant subject e.g. physics, mathematics, electrical engineering)
- Additional Requirements:
- A sound background in basic mathematics, in particular familiarity with standard concepts of calculus, linear algebra, differential equations and elementary probability theory.
- Competence in computer programming to the level expected at the end of the first year of a BSc honours degree in computer science.
International Applicants
- Equivalent International qualifications: Select a country to view equivalent qualifications
- English language requirements: English language band D
Teaching and Structure
Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Group Tutorials
- Independent Study
Assessment
- Coursework
- Written/Practical Examinations
- Written Reports
- Code
- Worksheets
- Presentations
- Quizzes
Structure
- Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits.
- Required modules:
- Individual Project (60 credits)
- Intelligence and Autonomy (15 credits)
- Sensing and Perception (15 credits)
- Robot Kinematics and Motion Planning (15 credits)
- Robotics Group Project (30 credits)
- Robot Dynamics and Control (15 credits)
- Optional modules:
- Agents & Multi-Agent Systems (15 credits)
- Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing (15 credits)
- Artificial Intelligence Planning (15 credits)
- Machine Learning for Engineers Advanced (15 credits)
- Sensors & Actuators (15 credits)
- Computer Vision (15 credits)
- Technology, Innovation and Management (15 credits)
- Operations Management (15 credits)
- Embedded Systems Design (15 credits)
- Nature-Inspired Learning Algorithms (15 credits)
- Pattern Recognition, Neural Networks & Deep Learning (15 credits)
- Topics on Data and Signal Analysis (15 credits)
- Project Management (15 credits)
- Optimization Methods (15 credits)
- Systems Engineering Principles (15 credits)
Careers
Employability
Our graduates have continued on to have very successful careers in industry and research, working areas such as manufacturing, automotive and aerospace. Recent employers include Cummins Inc and Transport Alstom.
Destinations
Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
- Software Engineer, Cognity SA
- Consultant Engineer, HMG Systems
- Project Manager, Swissbit AG
- Manager, Uber
- Automation Engineer, FT Technologies
- PhD, University of Texas
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- UK: Full time: £16,950 per year (2025/26)
- International: Full time: £37,800 per year (2025/26)
Deposit
- Home deposit: £500
- International deposit: £2000
Additional Costs
- Books if you choose to buy your own copies
- Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
- Library fees and fines
- Personal photocopies
- Printing course handouts
- Society membership fees
- Stationery
- Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
- Graduation costs
Funding
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.