Course summary
Design and build robots and AI systems on this accredited course. You’ll connect to the Internet of Things (IoT) and be ready for industry 5.0. What is robotics and automation? Building a sustainable future for everyone relies on doing more with what we have. Consequently, robotics and automation lie at the heart of every modern system - from smart homes, through lean and agile manufacturing and production, to smart cities and technologies. Emerging developments in AI, software engineering, machine learning, and advanced control systems are also moving industries and technologies in new directions. As a robotics and automation specialist, you’ll seek to solve ever-more complex problems, to address the global challenges of tomorrow. On this course, you’ll build on your core skills in the design of electronic systems by:
- Studying the theoretical principles behind robotics and automation and putting these principles into practice in our specialist labs
- Spending time in the lab learning the foundations of electronics, programming, and systems engineering
- Developing knowledge in AI and machine learning to understand and solve more complex and sophisticated systems used in industry
- Building your own robots in two separate engineering design projects
- Refining your skills in designing, building and testing embedded systems
- Using our specialist control labs to model and apply the engineering knowledge required in advanced factory automation
- Field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA)
- Embedded systems development
- Building AI and machine learning for autonomous robots
- The design of programmable logic controller (PLC) and highly automated control systems
- Fantastic placements and sandwich year opportunities, with career support even after you graduate
- Specialist facilities including Stäubli robotic arm and automation and embedded systems labs
- Connect with industry professionals - through guest lectures and an experienced expert course team
- Manufacturer visits, to view the latest automated systems in action and develop your cutting-edge industry knowledge
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Computers in Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Principles 1
- Digital Electronics
- Maths for Electronics & Electrical Engineers
- Engineering Skills 1 (non-credit)
- Engineering Design Project 1
- Engineering Systems & Data Acquisition
- Analogues Systems & Circuits
- Control Systems
- Robotics & AI
- Engineering Skills 2 (non-credit)
- Embedded Systems
- Engineering Design Project 2
- Smart Systems for Robotics
- Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
- Production Project
- Power Electronics
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H671
- Institution code:
- L27
- Campus name:
- Headingley Campus
- Campus code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
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
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE
Clearing contact details
Admissions Enquiries
0113 812 3113
Additional information
0900 hrs - 1700 hrs Monday to Friday