Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems

Entry requirements

A first class or upper second honours degree in a relevant cognate discipline with a numerate background. Equivalent overseas qualifications will also be considered.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems MSc/Diploma offers specialist postgraduate training that emphasises students' interests across a multi-disciplinary area.

Students will gain an in-depth understanding of their chosen constituent parts of a robotic system that can be applied to many sectors, both nationally and internationally. Students choose a named theme from those offered. These normally include autonomous, embedded, bio-inspired or marine robotics, human-robot interaction and robot vision. Core courses in each are then specialised through further elective courses, some of which are practical and hands-on lead.

Through the MSc project, students will gain experience of research relevant to industrial applications (through ongoing in-house research), creating graduates with cross-disciplinary understanding and an ability to operate effectively within mixed hardware/software groups.

The programme is research led, with oversight from programme tutors. Students are assigned a tutor with common interests and specialisms as part of admission. Tutors then advise on student suitability for a theme before commencement, help with the choice of elective courses and third semester project, based on course pre-requisites, students' interest and prior learning. They also provide a point of contact for technical and pastoral matter and review various assessments of performance as appropriate.

Four mandatory courses are taken in the first two semesters with a choice of elective courses available in both. The dissertation work begins in the second semester and continues through the summer term.

Fees and funding

Qualification and course duration

MSc

PGDip

Course contact details