Program Overview
The Robotics at University of Birmingham is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Robotics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 20,430 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,830 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Robotics programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Robotics
- Intelligent Robotics (Extended)
- Robot Vision
- Advanced Aspects of Nature Inspired Search and Optimisation (Extended)
- Computational Vision
- Computer-Aided Verification (Extended)
- Distributed and Parallel Computing (Extended)
- Intelligent Data Analysis (Extended)
- Introduction to Neural Computation
- Machine Learning (Extended)
- Nature Inspired Search and Optimisation (Extended)
- Teaching Computer Science in Schools (Extended)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A 2:1 Honours in a relevant subject (eg, Computer Science,\xc2\xa0Electronic Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Mechanical\xc2\xa0Engineering\xc2\xa0or another science or engineering subject\xc2\xa0with a significant computing content), plus programming experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,430 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,830 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 20,430 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,830 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 31 July 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months