MSc Robotics & Artificial Intelligence at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A master's covering service, industrial and social robotics with machine learning, robotics vision and speech, and 3D modelling. It is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting Further Learning requirements for Chartered Engineer registration, and is taught at Llandaff Campus. PgC (60 credits) and PgD (120 credits) exit awards are available.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Technologies | Duration: 12-18 months full time, depending on start date; 3 years part time | Intake: September and January (2027 entry) | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory 20-credit modules: Advanced AI in Robotics, 3D Bio-Inspired Robot Design, Mobile Robotics, Applications for Social and Service Robots, Vision with Deep Learning and Research & Professional Practice, plus a 40-credit Technology Dissertation. Options include Sensors and Actuators, Frontiers in Technology, Programming for Data Analysis and Information Security.

Career pathways

Roles in robotics, AI and machine learning in industry, with opportunities for further research and PhD study; the course emphasises work-based learning, ethical and social entrepreneurship and a professional portfolio of robotics and AI project work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree of at least 2:2 or equivalent in a relevant area such as Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or an appropriate Engineering specialism; programming skills in Python, Java, C or C++ are highly desirable. Relevance is judged by the Programme Director from the transcript and, if required, an interview; other disciplines are considered case by case. Applicants with professional qualifications such as BCS are interviewed by the Programme Director. Applicants with existing level 7 qualifications may apply with recognition of prior learning (maximum 120 credits). International applicants: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time home Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed; period not stated in the table. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time international Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed. Source

Intake: September and January (2027 entry)

Duration: 12-18 months full time, depending on start date; 3 years part time

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