BEng (Hons) Robotics & Autonomous Systems at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Develop skills in computing, AI and perception systems, gaining the expertise that powers autonomous platforms and uncrewed technologies for defence and security.

Department: Computing & Informatics / Design & Engineering | Duration: 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement or 3 years full-time. You will be enrolled onto the 4-year degree, but can opt out of the placement year. | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: Electrical and Electronic Principles, Engineering Mathematics, Programming, Network Essentials, Mechatronics & Robotics Principles, Computing and Society. Year 2: Engineering Simulation, Robotic Digital Control, Machine Learning, Data Structure and Algorithms, Computer Vision. Final year: Autonomous Swarm, Systems Engineering, Digital Futures, Individual Project.

Career pathways

The world is moving towards smarter, more autonomous systems, and graduates are prepared to lead that shift.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points including 1 A-level or equivalent. IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement or 3 years full-time. You will be enrolled onto t

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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