BEng (Hons) Robotics and Autonomous Systems at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BEng (Hons) Robotics and Autonomous Systems is a full-time engineering degree covering mechatronics, AI and biosensors, with a focus on autonomous, mobile, humanoid and industrial robotics. It is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council. Learning is lab-based with practical elements in nearly every module.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: 3 years (4 with optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 builds foundations in maths and physics, analogue and digital electronics and embedded systems through design-and-build projects. Year 2 covers robot control, sensors and actuators, and modelling and simulation with industry-standard tools. The final year covers computer vision, mobile and humanoid robots and machine learning, plus an individual project showcased at the project open day.

Career pathways

Graduates have become junior robotics engineers, machine learning engineers, research and development electronic engineers, product and manufacturing engineers and secondary school teachers, at employers including Raytheon, Moley Robotics, Babcock International and Spirent Communications.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer 112 UCAS points. GCSE: Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above. A levels: 112 points from a minimum of 2 A levels, to include grade C in Mathematics and grade C in a second relevant subject (Chemistry, Computing, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, Physics, Further Maths, Pure Maths, Use of Maths, Statistics). International Baccalaureate: 28 points including 5 in Higher Level Maths and 3 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM in a relevant science subject including Merit in a Maths module. Access to HE: 33 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction including 12 at Distinction in Mathematics and 12 at Merit in a second relevant subject. Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 points including H4 in Maths and H5 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. SQA Advanced Higher: 112 points including grade C in Maths and grade E in a second relevant subject. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27) Source

Duration: 3 years

Engineering