Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BEng (Hons) Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems in Edinburgh United Kingdom | Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University
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Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,008
(c. USD33,368.17)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Robotic and autonomous systems have become integral in various fields including self-driving vehicles, medical applications, surgical procedures from afar, factory production, and home support services. This interdisciplinary BEng Robotics program combines electronics, software development, and mechanical engineering. During the initial three years, students gain foundational knowledge across these areas while working on integrated systems. The fourth year offers options to either maintain a comprehensive approach or focus on specific modern robotics aspects. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through practical skill development beyond conventional coursework. From the third year, students engage in both solo and team projects, acquiring practical expertise. These projects involve tackling real-world challenges - like one where students designed an electronic device to track penguin egg incubation. Access to professional-grade tools and facilities is provided, with faculty encouraging students to utilize these resources for academic advancement and personal engineering innovations during their free time. **Why Choose Robotics** Robotics and artificial intelligence are recognized as pivotal future technologies receiving substantial business investments. There's an increasing global need for graduates possessing both technical expertise and industry knowledge to bridge academic research with commercial applications in robotics. Major sectors include industrial automation, healthcare robotics, energy exploration, ecological observation, emergency response, military applications, and elderly care solutions. **Career Opportunities** Engineering specialists
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Highers ABBB (to include Mathematics plus Physics, Technological Studies or Engineering Science at B)
A-Levels BCC - BBB (including Mathematics and Physics with one at B)
IB 29 (with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5)
BTEC DMM in relevant subject
HNC A in graded unit in relevant HNC with additional Mathematics
As our programmes are taught and assessed in English, applicants must be able to prove their level of English language ability as part of the application process. This should be shown through one of the following means - You are from a majority English speaking country or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree from a majority English speaking country as defined by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI). You have successfully completed a degree from a UK University within the last two academic years where all study has taken place in the UK or at an overseas campus in a non-majority English speaking country as defined by the UKVI, then we will consider this on a case-by-case basis. Our decision will be made on a variety of factors including length of study, level of study, subject relevance, nature of degree and time since completion (no longer than two academic years). You have passed one of the following English Language Tests within the last 2 years at the levels indicated (we will need to verify the results of the test and as such you will need to upload your original certificate as part of the application process). IELTS Academic 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5. TOEFL iBT 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21).
Tuition
GBP
25,008