MSc Robotics at University of Bristol

Programme overview

This MSc will provide you with the ability to understand, design and implement modern robotic systems. Robotics is increasingly prominent in a variety of sectors, for example, manufacturing, health and remote exploration of hostile environments such as space and the deep sea, and as autonomous and semi-autonomous systems that interact with people physically and socially. This programme exposes you to a wide range of advanced engineering and computer science concepts.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology | Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time. Part-time study requires daytime weekday attendance | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme comprises a number of core and optional units. During your second term, you will start working on a substantial piece of research work that will make up one third of your overall MSc. It is possible to work on this project with researchers based at Bristol Robotics Laboratory or in conjunction with one of our many industrial partners.

Career pathways

Robotics is a vast field spanning areas such as electronics, mechanics, software engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, psychology and biology. Career opportunities include diverse professions, including careers in the automotive industry, aerospace industry, advanced manufacturing and automation, software development and AI, and academia, among many others.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in any subject. You must also have a module in C/C++, Java, Python, MATLAB or other similar formal programming languages. Alternatively, experience in these programming languages can also be demonstrated in a CV, personal statement, or a programming statement. English language: profile level E.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,800 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 37,900 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time. Part-time study requires daytime weekday attendance

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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