MSc Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Our Artificial Intelligence and Robotics masters degree prepares you for advanced careers in robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, transport and smart technologies, or for progression into research and doctoral study. You’ll gain the skills and the technical confidence needed to design, build and deploy intelligent robotic systems that operate safely and effectively.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering | Department: Computing | Duration: full-time: 1 year or 2 years with a placement; part-time: 2–6 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time (optional placement year) | Intake: January and September start dates | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Optional placement or research year option – gain valuable industry or academic experience, with international students able to study in the UK for two years instead of one. Study in a leading innovation city – benefit from Brighton & Hove’s position as the UK’s top city for new‑economy businesses, with strong links to AI and automation sectors and quick access to central London. Prepare for advanced careers in AI and robotics – gain the expertise needed for roles in autonomous systems across manufacturing, healthcare, transport and smart technologies, or progress into research and doctoral study. Modules include Machine Learning, Emerging Topics in Robotics and AI, Neural Networks and Deep Learning, Advanced Social Robotics, MSc Engineering Dissertation.

Career pathways

An MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at Brighton prepares you for careers at the forefront of intelligent systems, autonomous technologies and advanced robotics. You’ll graduate with the technical confidence and specialist skills needed to design, build and deploy AI‑driven robotic systems across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, transport, smart technologies and research and development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree and experience. Honours degree; or other degree plus at least two years postgraduate experience in a position of responsibility; or full membership of a relevant chartered professional body. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,242 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,792 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: January and September start dates

Duration: full-time: 1 year or 2 years with a placement; part-time: 2–6 years

Apply through the official page: https://evsipr.brighton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs

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