Course summary
Learn to develop robotics technologies for diverse industry sectors. Join a flexible online Masters in robotics that fits around full-time work. Become part of the next generation of world-class roboticists and automation engineers, ready to drive forward Industry 4.0 and the digital transformation of industry operations. In this flexible online Masters degree, you’ll develop your knowledge of core concepts of robotics, AI and mechatronics. With expert guidance you’ll learn about:
- the use of machine learning and AI in industrial processes
- real-time data analysis
- robot kinematics and dynamics
- robot programming and control
- robot localisation and mapping (SLAM), and
- mobile robotics, biorobotics and soft robotics.
Modules
Teaching is delivered through MyAberdeen, our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It holds all the materials, tools and support you’ll need in your studies.
Assessment method
This degree is assessed online. We’ll use several types of assessment throughout your studies, which may include timed online exams, take-home exercises, individual and group design and project reports, coding assignments, presentations.
How to apply
International applicants
You do not need a visa to study online with us, and as you will be studying from your home country.
Entry requirements
A 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Automation / Control / Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred. We also welcome applications from students from other academic backgrounds. Provide your latest academic transcript with your application, listing all the courses you’ve studied, and our Admissions Team will review these and get back to you with an offer decision.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5 or above; Reading - 5.5 or above; Speaking - 5.5 or above; Writing - 6.0 or above. IELTS Indicator or IELTS General Training are not accepted. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | TOEFL iBT and TOEFL Home Edition: Overall - 90 with: Listening - 17 or above; Reading - 18 or above; Speaking - 20 or above; Writing - 21 or above. DI code is 0818 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | Overall - 62 with: Listening - 59 or above; Reading - 59 or above; Speaking - 59 or above; Writing - 59 or above. Online Test is not accepted |
| Institution's Own Test | Academic English Pre-sessional Programme (PSE) - Pass (valid for one year) Academic English Preparation Programme undertaken at other UK HEI - accredited by BALEAP and within 1 year of start of course |
To study for a postgraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write academic English fluently. These skills will allow you to understand lectures, produce high standards of written work, and perform well in examinations. We can assess your English language proficiency through a variety of means: through your nationality, through the qualifications you gained in high school, through the degree you undertook or are undertaking at university, or through a recognised English language test. Postgraduate Standard requirements are used by the Schools of Biological Sciences; Engineering; Geosciences; Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition; Natural and Computing Sciences; and Psychology. Please note certification must be within the two years prior to commencement of your course, unless otherwise stated.
Please use the checklist at the following webpage to determine how you can meet our English language requirements:
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/requirements-pg-266.php
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £15300 | Whole course |
| International | £15300 | Whole course |
| England | £15300 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £15300 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £15300 | Whole course |
| Wales | £15300 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £15300 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £15300 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over three years, starting in January 2026. The fee quoted above is based on you starting your studies with us in the 2025/26 academic year.
Our tuition fees will rise by 3% for the 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 academic years. Our indicative cost includes a 3% fee rise each year.
Sponsorship information
The University of Aberdeen provides an Alumni Discount Scheme: The University of Aberdeen is very pleased to offer a 20% discount on postgraduate tuition fees for all alumni who have graduated with a degree from the University of Aberdeen.
Provider information
University of Aberdeen
Directorate of Global Engagement, Marketing and Recruitment
King's College
Aberdeen
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