Robotics & Artificial Intelligence BEng/MEng

Program Overview

The Robotics & Artificial Intelligence BEng/MEng program provides a comprehensive foundation in robotics and AI, with a focus on core courses in mathematics, dynamics, electronics, and programming. Students develop advanced skills in robotics, machine learning, and AI, and can tailor their degree through optional courses and project work. The program prepares graduates for careers in the rapidly growing robotics industry and for roles requiring expertise in AI and machine learning.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year 1:

• Core courses in mathematics, dynamics, materials, thermodynamics, electronics, manufacturing, and engineering skills.
• Provides the foundation for studies in robotics and AI in later years.

Years 2 & 3:

• Further development of skills in mathematics, dynamics, and electronics.
• Key skills in digital and analogue electronics, systems theory, embedded processor, programming, electromagnetism and power electronics.
• Introduction to engineering and team skills.
• Enhanced knowledge of dynamics and system theory through the study of simulation, control, dynamics, and communications.
• Advanced programming and software engineering as the basis for the artificial intelligence theme.
• Power engineering and electromagnetic compatibility.

Years 4 & 5 (BEng):

• Core courses in robotics, machine learning, and AI.
• Tailor your degree by choosing appropriate optional courses.
• Individual project in year 4 covering robotic & AI themes.

Years 4 & 5 (MEng):

• Core courses in robotics, machine learning, and AI.
• Tailor your degree by choosing appropriate optional courses.
• Team projects in year 4 instead of the final year project.
• Individual project placement in the first half of year 5, which could be an industrial or research project.
• More advanced options in the second half to develop your skills and knowledge in the areas of robotics and AI.

Teaching:

• Research-led teaching and well-equipped laboratory facilities.
• James Watt School of Engineering Robotics Teaching Laboratory where most of the robotics project and practical teaching will take place.

Careers:

• Robotics industry is rapidly growing, creating a need for engineers with expertise in robot and robotic system design and development.
• Graduates with knowledge of AI and machine learning are increasingly sought after.

Other:

• Opportunity to spend one year of academic studies abroad at an accredited partner university.
• MEng students can also work on their final-year project at overseas institutions.