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School of Engineering and Informatics (for staff and students)

Robotics and Autonomous Systems (with a Masters industrial placement)

(MSc) Robotics and Autonomous Systems (with a Masters industrial placement)

Entry for 2021

FHEQ level

This course is set at Level 7 (Masters) in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.

Course learning outcomes

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the principles of Robotics and Autonomous Systems.

Have critical awareness of a range of specialist topics related to Robotics and Autonomous Systems, understanding current problems and emerging solutions which are at the forefront of the field of study.

Apply analytical and practical techniques, both systematically and creatively, to complex issues in Robotics and Autonomous Systems.

Acquire an in depth understanding of real engineering problems and solving them by applying engineering principles.

Demonstrate the ability to make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and in complex and unpredictable situations.

Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to solve a given problem while using industry standard computational tools and packages.

Acquire, analyse and interpret simulated and experimental data with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research are used to create and interpret knowledge in the field.

Source, read and criticise scientific articles and technical reports. Presenting a written argument based on reading from a variety of sources.

Act autonomously and within a team, as appropriate, in planning, conducting and reporting on tasks at a professional level.

Apply a holistic approach to an engineering brief applying professional judgments in terms of cost, market, environment, sustainability, safety, and ethics.

Use laboratory equipment to generate data while executing experiments in a laboratory safely, and analysing, understanding and validating the experimental results using established research techniques.

Develop, analyse and construct technical specifications and designs.

Manage their own learning and conducting independent thinking and study. Hence exercise initiative and personal responsibility.

Communicate technical information and findings clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences in a variety of media

Full-time course composition

YearTermStatusModuleCreditsFHEQ level
1Postgraduate Academic YearCoreMSc Project (Robotics and Autonomous Systems) (876H1)607
 Autumn SemesterCoreBusiness and Project Management (H7095)156
  CoreComputer Aided Design (888H1)07
  CoreControl Engineering (871H1)157
  CoreMechanics of Mechanisms and Robots (870H1)157
  CoreProgramming for Engineers (872H1)157
  CoreReawakening Mathematics (879H1)07
 Spring SemesterCoreAutomation and Mechatronics (875H1)157
  CoreAutonomous Vehicles (H7122)156
  CoreEmbedded Systems and Sensors (873H1)157
  CoreRobot Design and Implementation (874H1)157

Part-time course composition

YearTermStatusModuleCreditsFHEQ level
1Autumn SemesterCoreComputer Aided Design (888H1)07
  CoreControl Engineering (871H1)157
  CoreProgramming for Engineers (872H1)157
  CoreReawakening Mathematics (879H1)07
 Spring SemesterCoreAutonomous Vehicles (H7122)156
  CoreEmbedded Systems and Sensors (873H1)157
YearTermStatusModuleCreditsFHEQ level
2Postgraduate Academic YearCoreMSc Project (Robotics and Autonomous Systems) (876H1)607
 Autumn SemesterCoreBusiness and Project Management (H7095)156
  CoreMechanics of Mechanisms and Robots (870H1)157
 Spring SemesterCoreAutomation and Mechatronics (875H1)157
  CoreRobot Design and Implementation (874H1)157

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