Robotics and Autonomous Systems (with an industrial placement year)
(MSc) Robotics and Autonomous Systems (with an industrial placement year)
Entry for 2025
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 7 (Masters) in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the principles of Robotics and Autonomous Systems.
Have critical awareness of a range of specialist topics related to Robotics and Autonomous Systems, understanding current problems and emerging solutions which are at the forefront of the field of study.
Apply analytical and practical techniques, both systematically and creatively, to complex issues in Robotics and Autonomous Systems.
Acquire an in depth understanding of real engineering problems and solving them by applying engineering principles.
Demonstrate the ability to make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and in complex and unpredictable situations.
Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to solve a given problem while using industry standard computational tools and packages.
Acquire, analyse and interpret simulated and experimental data with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research are used to create and interpret knowledge in the field.
Source, read and criticise scientific articles and technical reports. Presenting a written argument based on reading from a variety of sources.
Act autonomously and within a team, as appropriate, in planning, conducting and reporting on tasks at a professional level.
Apply a holistic approach to an engineering brief applying professional judgments in terms of cost, market, environment, sustainability, safety, and ethics.
Use laboratory equipment to generate data while executing experiments in a laboratory safely, and analysing, understanding and validating the experimental results using established research techniques.
Develop, analyse and construct technical specifications and designs.
Manage their own learning and conducting independent thinking and study. Hence exercise initiative and personal responsibility.
Communicate technical information and findings clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences in a variety of media
Full-time course composition
| Year | Term | Status | Module | Credits | FHEQ level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Postgraduate Academic Year | Core | MSc Project (Robotics and Autonomous Systems) (876H1) | 60 | 7 |
| Autumn Semester | Core | Computer Aided Design (888H1) | 0 | 7 | |
| Core | Control Engineering (871H1) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Core | Mechanics of Mechanisms and Robots (870H1) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Core | Reawakening Mathematics (879H1) | 0 | 7 | ||
| Option | Business and Project Management (H7095) | 15 | 6 | ||
| Human-Computer Interaction (803G5) | 15 | 7 | |||
| Internet-of-Things and Embedded System Practice (883H1) | 15 | 7 | |||
| Programming for Engineers (872H1) | 15 | 7 | |||
| Spring Semester | Core | Autonomous Vehicles (H7122) | 15 | 6 | |
| Core | Robot Design and Implementation (874H1) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Option | Adaptive Systems (825G5) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Advanced Topics in Control of Electromechanical Systems (866H1) | 15 | 7 | |||
| Embedded Systems and Sensors (873H1) | 15 | 7 | |||
| Image Processing (521H3) | 15 | 7 | |||
| Industrial Automation and Mechatronics (875H1) | 15 | 7 | |||
| Machine Learning (934G5) | 15 | 7 | |||
| Wearable Technologies (867H1) | 15 | 7 | |||
| Year | Term | Status | Module | Credits | FHEQ level |
| 2 | Postgraduate Academic Year | Core | Industrial Placement Year (881H1) | 180 | 7 |
Part-time course composition
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