Robotics

University of Plymouth
Postgraduate MSc (PG) Full-time 1 Year Materials science and engineeringManufacturing engineeringElectrical and electronic engineering

About this course

Be inspired to innovate and develop the robots, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems of tomorrow’s world. Gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge from our world-leading experts in interactive and intelligent robotics, and graduate ready to pursue an exciting career in anything from home automation to deep sea or space exploration. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain invaluable industry experience and cultivate professional contacts on an integral work placement. 1 year full-time (+ optional placement).

Enhance your employability and grow your professional network with an optional integral work placement. You can choose to work in the UK, or overseas in countries including France, Germany or Japan. Get up-to-date with the latest developments in artificial life and intelligence, adaptive behaviour, information visualisation, neural computation and dynamic systems, as well as remote access and monitoring systems. Our seminars series with speakers from industry and academia gives you the opportunity to keep ahead in this fast moving field. Give yourself the edge. Our programme distinguishes itself from other robotics masters programmes, in the UK and abroad, by ensuring a deeper theoretical and practical knowledge of interactive and intelligent robotics. Expand your skills with first-class facilities including 3D rapid prototyping systems, in-house PCB design and assembly tools, and our award winning Plymouth Humanoid robots. Get expert training from members of the Autonomous Marine Systems Research Group and the Centre for Robotics and Neural Systems (CRNS). Become a professional in your field – this programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Benefit by combining disciplines that are traditionally taught separately. You’ll graduate ready with the expertise and joined-up knowledge to design and develop fully integrated mechanical, electronic, control and computing systems.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc (PG)

Location: Plymouth

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc (PG)

Location: Plymouth

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2123 Electrical engineers
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
2126 Aerospace engineers
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2124 Electronics engineers
3115 Quality assurance technicians

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Plymouth
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Materials science and engineering, Manufacturing engineering, Electrical and electronic engineering