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Robotics at University of Manchester - UCAS

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Course summary

Robotics is a multi-disciplinary subject which will have a profound impact on society over the next 50 years. It has already revolutionised the manufacturing industry and it has the potential to have similar impacts in areas such as green energy, social care, transport and logistics and the exploration of hostile environments both terrestrial and extra-terrestrial. This course will provide students with an encompassing education in robotics and autonomous systems by incorporating the mechatronic aspects (mechanical and electronic) with computer science. The course is underpinned by world-leading facilities and researchers and emphasises students gaining practical robotic experience using state-of-the-art cyber-physical systems to help address real-world challenges. The field of robotics is currently one of the most rapidly developing technologies that offers exciting and ample career paths for suitably qualified engineers and scientists. In recent years The University of Manchester has established itself as one of the leading UK and international institutions in the field of robotics, both in terms of fundamental research (such as cognitive robotics, AI, sensors) and also applications (such as nuclear, offshore wind, health and social care), including a significant and wide-ranging portfolio of industrial collaborations. The MSc Robotics course will offer a truly interdisciplinary course at The University of Manchester. There are four strategic themes that will be followed in this course including:

  • a) mechatronics and control; verification, security and trust in autonomous systems;
  • b) human-robot interaction and cognitive robotics;
  • c) artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science;
  • d) ethics and human-centred robotics issues.
This course offers a unique opportunity to blend fundamental aspects with robot system design and integration. The course will be a practically-oriented course with an emphasis on real-world applications of robotics in various real-life scenarios.


Entry requirements

We require a First or strong Upper Second-class honours degree (2:1 with 65% average), or international equivalent, in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Mechanical, Aerospace, Biomechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Mathematics with evidence of programming ability. When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average with particular emphasis on relevant course units and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place must demonstrate that they have met all the conditions of their offer by 31 July 2025.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)77.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5.
TOEFL (iBT)100100 overall with no subtest below 22. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'. We do not accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition.
PTE Academic7676 overall with no subtest below 70.

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is: - IELTS at least 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5. - TOEFL iBT : at least 100 overall with no subtest below 22. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'. We do not accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition. - Pearson PTE : at least 76 overall with no subtest below 70. - An acceptable equivalent English Language qualification .

Equivalent English Language Qualifications

https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/language-requirements/


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

For fees for entry in 2025, please view the course listing on our website.
Robotics at University of Manchester - UCAS