Course summary
Robots are becoming ubiquitous in industrial environments as well as in everyday life. Industries including automotive, oil and gas, aerospace and energy have significant future growth in the service robot domain. The course provides insight into multiple application domains for intelligent and autonomous robot systems including industry, hazardous environments, health care, domestic/assistive robotics, and autonomous vehicles. Unique in its focus on human aspects and supported by practical applications, this course will enhance your employment prospects by providing you with relevant theoretical knowledge and practical skills to meet rising global demand for professionals in this field. Who is it for? The course is suitable for those with essential engineering mathematics knowledge and basic computer programming skills who are looking to broaden their understanding of robotics uses, applications and science. Typically our students come from backgrounds in aeronautics/aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical/electronic engineering, pure mathematics, computer science, software engineering, mechatronic engineering, information technology. Why this course? As the demand for robotics engineers is increasing, this MSc has been developed for graduates to equip themselves with the skills and knowledge required for associated careers. The course provides unique experience of the breadth of the field of robotics, preparing students with not only a broad understanding of their uses and applications in modern society but also the fundamental science behind them. Robotics technologies are being increasingly adopted across various industries including automotive, oil and gas, aerospace and energy, as well as potential significant future growth in the service robot domain. Application domains for intelligent and autonomous robot systems include hazardous environments, health care, domestic/assistive robotics and autonomous vehicles. With this MSc, your employability prospects will be enhanced thanks to the relevant theoretical knowledge and practical skills that you will gain, helping you to become successful robotics engineers and experts in robotics and to meet the rising global demands.
Assessment method
Taught modules 40%, Group project 20%, Individual research project 40%
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
A first or second class UK Honours degree (or equivalent), in Aeronautics/ Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/ Electronic Engineering, Pure mathematics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Information Technology, or be applying as part of a recognised double-degree programme with their home EU institution. Applications from candidates with lesser qualifications but with considerable relevant work experience will be considered. Applicants who do not fulfil the standard entry requirements can apply for the Pre-Masters programme, successful completion of which will qualify them for entry to this course for a second year of study.
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Cranfield University
Cranfield
Bedford
MK43 0AL