Course summary

From smart factories and autonomous vehicles to precision agriculture and ocean clean-up technologies, robots are transforming our world. On our MSc Robotics and Automation course, you’ll gain the skills to lead digital transformations in today’s fast-evolving world, helping to shape a more sustainable, intelligent future. Designed for those from engineering, computing, maths, or physics backgrounds, this interdisciplinary masters offers a solid foundation in the advanced concepts and practical applications driving Industry 4.0. You’ll explore how autonomous systems address real-world challenges across a range of sectors, with a focus on cutting-edge technologies such as:

• Artificial intelligence

• Digital twins

• Additive manufacturing

• The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

• Driven by industry: Aligned with Siemens’ Connected Curriculum and developed with our Industrial Advisory Board, our course equips you to meet real-world demands.

• World-class facilities: Featuring a FESTO Cyber-Physical Lab and cutting-edge teaching and research spaces, our £115m Dalton building helps you build the practical skills employers value most.

• Boost your professional network: From internships and research projects to live case studies, our strong links with industry offer exclusive opportunities to engage with high-profile employers.

• Access specialist tools: Hone your skills with the latest industry machinery and software – from industrial robots, cobots, and mobile robots to Siemens NX, Tecnomatix, TIA portal, and Siemens MindSphere.

• 6th in the UK for engineering research impact: From climate change to healthcare, you’ll learn alongside world-leading researchers who are addressing some of society’s biggest challenges (REF 2021).

• Stand out with an industry placement: Put theory into practice with an optional placement year, boosting your career prospects and gaining specialist expertise and transferable professional skills.