BEng (Hons) Robotic Engineering at University of Essex

Programme overview

BEng Robotic Engineering builds foundations in electrical engineering and computer science, with the skills to develop and test robotic systems.

Department: School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with optional placement or study abroad year) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Team Project Challenge, Mathematics for Engineers I, Introduction to Programming with C, Foundations of Electronics, Digital Electronic Systems, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Control Theory and Practice, Mobile Robotics, Computer Vision and an Individual Capstone Project Challenge.

Career pathways

Engineering design, development and manufacture; IT and automation; healthcare technologies such as surgical instruments and assistive devices; research including space and deep ocean exploration; business and consultancy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE Science grade C/4, plus 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels including B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics (A-level Use of Mathematics not accepted; BTEC must include Distinction in Further Mathematics for Technicians or Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems). IB 29 points or 112 tariff points including 2 Higher Level subjects with Higher Level Mathematics grade 5; GCSE Science met by 2 in Standard or Higher Level Science or 4 in IB Middle Years Science. Contextual offer: GCSE Science C/4 plus 96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels including B in Mathematics. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or a specified score in an accepted equivalent test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Home/UK fee per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,325 a year. International fee per year. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with optional placement or study abroad year)

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