MSc Robotics & AI at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The MSc Robotics and Artificial Intelligence covers the technologies behind robotic and intelligent systems that sense and interact with their physical environment, including machine learning and AI. It is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core study in Robotics, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Control and a Robotics Team Design Project, plus optional courses such as Digital Signal Processing, Navigation Systems, Deep Learning and Autonomous Vehicle Guidance Systems, and an individual MSc project in Engineering or Computing Science.

Career pathways

Typical roles include software engineer, machine learning engineer, automation engineer, data scientist, robotics scientist and AI research scientist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in any Engineering discipline, Computing Science, Physical Sciences or Mathematics, with modules in Electronics and Engineering Mathematics/Mathematics at an average grade of pass. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 92 overall (tests taken from 21 January 2026); PTE Academic (test centre) 65 overall with Reading 60, Listening 60, Speaking 65, Writing 60. Other tests are accepted and a University pre-sessional course can also meet the requirement. Applications for September 2027 entry: UK applicants by 24 August 2027; international applicants apply in rounds from 1 October 2026 to 8 July 2027 (final decision date 29 July 2027).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,092 a year (2027/28). Home and rest-of-UK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 34,815 a year (2027/28). International and EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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