BEng (Hons) Robotics

• GCSE: For all applicants, Grade C or above, or Grade 4 under newly reformed GCSE grading, in English Language, or equivalent. Please note the University does not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as suitable alternatives to GCSEs.
• A-level subjects: Grade C or above in Mathematics plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology; Chemistry; Computing/Computer Science; Design and Technology; Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Further Maths; Music Technology; Physics; Statistics. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.
• Specific subjects: Maths requirement can also be met by the Cambridge Pre-U Mathematics at Merit 3
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: GCSE Maths Grade B or above, or Grade 5 under newly reformed GCSE grading. One of the following BTEC Diplomas: Aeronautical Engineering; Applied Science; Construction and the Built Environment; Electrical / Electronic Engineering; Engineering; Land-based Technology; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; or Operations and Maintenance Engineering. Must include Merit in one of the following units: Further Maths for Technicians; Further Maths for Construction and the Built Environment. Please list the units that you are taking in your application.
• Access: Achievement of the HE Diploma; to include 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Mathematics (before you apply, ask us which Maths units you need to do) and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in another science or technology subject; Level 2 credits giving GCSE equivalency (where appropriate) in English Language.
  Please list the units that you are taking in your application.
• Baccalaureate IB: To include a minimum grade of 5 in higher level Mathematics and a pass at higher level in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies.

*Year 0 (Foundation Year)

• Engineering Experimentation
• Foundation Group Project
• Foundation Mechanics
• Foundation Maths, Algebra, Calculus
• Introduction to Mechatronics

Year 1

• Practical Electronics
• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Robotics
• Introduction to Robotics and Electronics
• C Programming
• Engineering Mathematics
• Digital Principles for Robotics

Year 2

In Year 2 you will gain more in-depth understanding of Robotics as a subject, and will work with fellow students to design and build your own mobile robot to compete against your classmates. You will learn the theory and practice of precision control of robots, how robot software systems and artificial intelligence integrate, and how to make complex electronic systems communicate with each other.

• Robotic Systems
• Group Fab Lab
• Maths for Signals and Control
• Practical Electronic Design
• Communications, Signals and Filters
• Control

*Placement year (optional)

We recommend that students take this opportunity to do a year-long placement in industry or research. However, this is not necessary and students can enter the final year immediately after Year 2.

Final Year

A significant part of the final year is taken up with an individual project. You'll also learn more advanced topics in specialised areas; such as machine vision, how to make robots learn to control themselves, digital signal processing, and important preparation for your future work as a certified engineer or as a researcher in robotics.

• BEng Individual Project
• Machine Vision
• Probabilistic Robotics
• Advances in Artificial Intelligence
• Ethics of Technology

Plus one of the following optional modules:

• Business Environment
• Industrial Placement

Plus one of the following optional modules:

• Intelligent and Adaptive Systems
• Digital Signal Processing