MSc Robotics with Industrial Application

Program Overview

The MSc in Robotics with Industrial Applications at Heriot-Watt University provides a comprehensive education in robotics and autonomous systems, with a focus on practical applications. Students gain hands-on experience through a year-long internship, preparing them for careers in industries where robotics play a crucial role. The program boasts strong research and industry links, ensuring graduates are highly skilled and in demand in the rapidly growing field of robotics.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Robotics with Industrial Applications (Full/Part-Time)

Location:

Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh Campus)

• Program Focus:
• Robotics & Autonomous Systems, focusing on core elements.
• Year-2 Internship: Apply theoretical knowledge to real industry problems.
• Prepares graduates in industries where Robotics play crucial roles.
• Benefits of Studying Robotics:
• Rapidly Growing Career Field
• Opportunities in diverse sectors including manufacturing, medical fields, transportation, environmental management, and more!
• Significant global market and financial predictions, e.g., US 1.7 - 4.5 trillion by 2025.

Outline:

Year-wise Breakdown:

YEAR-1:

Sem-1 - Mandatory Courses:

• Robotics Systems Science, Intelligent Robotics

Sem-1- Optional Courses:( Choose any 6 )

• 6 OPTIONS (1 Course from Each Set, Sets Rep: A - F ):
• 1A- Embedded Systems, Internet of Things OR 4A- EmbeddedSoftware
• 2B- Biologically Inspired Computation OR 5 B- Critical Analysis & Res Prep.
• 3C- Data Minning & Machine Learning OR 6C -Human Robot Interaction
• (Optional): Conversation Agents & SPOKEN LANG PRO
• (Optional): Image Processing

Sem - 2:

Mandatory Courses: MachineVision, Robotic mechanical Systems

• Optional Courses: (Choose 4) :
• 2 SETs - A+B: (2 Course from A+ 2 Courses From B)
• A1- Scalable Inference & Deep Learn 1
A2- (OPT. CONTINUATION-2) -Scalable Inference & DL 2
• (optional)- Research Methods and Pro.
Plan

YEAR - 2

• Optional Courses in 2 Sems -
(Student Choosesto Pursue Dissertation OR Internship):
• Semester-I:
• (Option 1)- Master's Project & Dissertation (Full Sem - 60 CREDITS)
OR
• (Option 2 ) MSc.
• PROJECT (Full SEM - 60 CREDITS)
• Semester II
• )
• (Option 3- if Internship NOT Secured): (full SEM- 90 CREDITS)
• 2 COURSES:
• Interdisciplninary Project 1 (30 CREDIT)
• AND
• Interdiscpln.
Prj 2
• (Option 4): Interdisciplinary Project(Full Sem - 90 Credit)
• Global Camp: InterCampus Transfer eligible(contact: studywithus at hw ac uk)

Other Info ( Not Fees/ Admissions Related ):

• Heriot Watt - Robotics Teaser video provided
• University is Robotics Excellence Hub - Strong Res/Industry links
• National RoboTarium - World Class Centre - UK
• Researches leading the Robotics & A.I.
• Focus on upskiling, graduate prov.
in Robotics, AI fields
• Established Masters in Robo tics
• Teaching:
• Year 2-3 (Full-time)
• Teaching Methods- Lectures/Semin, Labs.
• Coursework+ Exams- Assessment Method
• Project/Thesis - Final Year Asses.
• Teaching Staff- Expert Acade.
and In. Profs from industry
• Assessment
The assesstmemt methods in this program will depend on the specific modules that you study. However, typical assessment methods could include:
• Exam - Testing your knowledge and understanding in different areas
• Course assignments/projects- Assessing your ability to put that knowledge into practice
• Disssertation (Thesis) - Independent research
• Final exam - Overall Assessment.

Careers Heriot -Watt Graduates are highly skilled for various industries 2, including manufacturing service secot.

• Graduates work in high prof. organizations like Apple.
Google Amazon etc.
• UK - High Demand for Robotis,AI, related skll-sets in: Dyson - startups.
• Global economic contribution of robotics predicted: 2025 US 55 to 7 trillion.

Year 1

| Status | Tuition Fees | |---|---| | UK | £10,736 | | Overseas | £26,976 |

Year 2 (Industry placement)

| Status | Tuition Fees | |---|---| | UK and overseas | £3,000 |