BSc (Hons) / MEng Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Program Overview

This four-year program in Robotics and AI equips students with a solid foundation in computing, mathematics, and robotics. Students develop skills in programming, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and robotics systems. The program includes an optional year of study abroad and a guaranteed industrial placement, providing students with hands-on experience and career preparation.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year 1
• Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
• Introduction to Computing
• Foundation in Data Analysis
• Group Challenge (Sciences)
• Foundation Mathematics A
• Foundation Mathematics B
• Foundation Mathematics 1
• Foundation Mathematics 2
• Year 2
• Programming Portfolio
• Professional Development (Computer Science & AI)
• Algorithms and Data Structures
• Fundamentals of Robotics
• Computational Thinking
• Year 3
• Robotic Systems and Simulation
• Artificial Intelligence for Computer Science
• Electronics and Control for Robotics
• Microcontrollers, Sensors and Communications
• Data Analysis and Visualisation
• Year 4
• Embedded Systems Development
• Computer Vision
• Robotics and Automation
• Honours Stage Project (Robotics & AI)
• Communicating and Teaching Computing
• Digital Disruption and Innovation
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing

Careers:

• Robotics software developer
• Robotics and embedded software engineer
• AI developer
• Simulation engineer
• Autonomous vehicles architect
• R&D

Other:

• Students will have the opportunity to apply to spend the third year studying overseas at one of the university's partner universities.
• Students who choose the variant of the program with a guaranteed industrial placement will spend a full year in industry between their second and third years.

UK

Tuition fees £9,250 per year The amount you pay may increase each year, in line with inflation - but capped to the Retail Price Index (RPI). If you choose to study a year abroad, this costs £1,385. If you want to spend a year in industry, this costs £1,850. Additional costs you may have to pay Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make: Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own) Optional field trips Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation) Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation) Student visas (international students) Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and computers on campus, but you may want your own) Printing and photocopying Professional-body membership Graduation (gown hire and photography) Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more. You can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the full cost of your course. One you’ve successfully applied for this, you don’t need to do anything else – the money is sent straight to us. You can also take out a maintenance loan of up to £10,227 a year to cover your living costs, depending on your household income. Remember, you won’t start paying your loans back until you’ve left University and earn more than £25,000 per year.

International

• How much is it?

Tuition fees £19,500 per year 50% of the annual fee if you choose to study a year abroad. 20% of the annual fee if you want to spend a year in industry. Additional costs you may have to pay Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make: Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own) Optional field trips Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation) Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation) Student visas (international students) Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and computers on campus, but you may want your own) Printing and photocopying Professional-body membership Graduation (gown hire and photography) Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more. Discounts are available for International students.