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Robotics and Autonomous Systems at University of Bath - UCAS

University of Bath

Degree level: Postgraduate

Robotics and Autonomous Systems (Taught)

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2025 - 2026
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5Feb
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4Jun
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Course summary

Learn how to design and develop autonomous systems, embedded artificial intelligence and robotics, using tools and techniques found in industry. * Our master’s is for graduates with backgrounds in electronic, electrical, or mechanical engineering or related areas looking for careers working in robotics. Combining engineering principles and advanced theory with practical application, you’ll explore robotics engineering, robotics software, machine learning, and autonomy. With a focus on project work and practical learning, you’ll learn how to solve complex engineering problems. You’ll use industry-standard platforms, tools, and software to give you hands-on experience and develop skills valuable to working in the sector. You’ll also think about your stakeholders’ needs and wider factors such as technical, economic, environmental, and social. This whole-systems approach helps you understand how to design and implement effective robotics and autonomous systems. Key benefits

  • Project-based learning: get hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and sustainable design practices.
  • Industry engagement: study a course that draws on our partnerships with industry to make sure content reflects sector needs
  • Professional growth: develop skills for your career such as problem-solving, teamwork, communications, leadership, and analytical capabilities.
  • Shape your degree: complete your studies with the choice between a research project or group consultancy project with industry.
Learn from experts in the field You’ll learn from academics in our Departments of Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Your learning experience will benefit from their expertise in our Centre for Autonomous Robotics (CENTAUR), where they are advancing research and building international collaborations in this area. Use specialist facilities Project work gives you access to facilities and workshops in our departments of Electronic & Electrical, Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering. These cover a range of areas including:
  • rapid prototyping (3D printers, laser cutting, additive manufacturing)
  • advanced electronics systems design
  • power electronics
  • electric vehicles, robotics and autonomous systems
  • advanced CNC machines and manual machining
  • real-time digital simulation
  • Nimbus cloud supercomputer facility
From course to career You’ll graduate with the skills to innovate and deliver resource-efficient practices and solutions for robotic and autonomous systems. Your knowledge will prepare you for a career in the engineering sector or for further postgraduate study and research. Our graduates work at companies including Thyssen Krupp, Unique Group, CMR Surgical, Ocado Technology and Small Robot Company.

Modules

Semester 1 Compulsory units

  • Robotic platform engineering
  • Robotics software
  • Autonomous systems engineering
  • Humans and intelligent machines
  • Embedded systems design
Semester 2 Compulsory units
  • Autonomous systems navigation, guidance and communications
  • Conceptual design group activity
  • Project unit 1
2 optional units (You’ll be able to choose two optional units in your second semester. Here are some of the proposed optional units.)
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Reinforcement learning
  • Electronic communications systems
Summer
  • Individual project

Assessment method

  • Attendance
  • Coursework
  • Practical work
  • Projects
  • Written examination
  • Other
Your overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activities. You’ll be expected to work on your own and as part of a group. Class contact hours, which can be made up of lectures, seminars, and tutorials, vary throughout your course but are typically 12 hours a week during the taught semesters. Additional briefing sessions will be provided to help you prepare for the summer project and as part of the co-curricular offering of live projects. You’ll receive direct guidance from an allocated member of academic staff for your summer project activity. As well as timetabled contact hours, you're expected to undertake independent learning and assessment. Typically, this might be around 24 hours a week, and include individual research, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, preparing coursework, presentations, or revising for exams.

How to apply

International applicants

English language requirements IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course. If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Entry requirements

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this 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

Tuition fees can be found on our web pages and are liable to increase annually. UK and Islands fees are regulated by the UK government and are subject to parliamentary approval. For all other fees, you should budget for an increase of up to 5% for every further year of study. For information on tuition fees visit our web pages: http://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/
Robotics and Autonomous Systems at University of Bath - UCAS