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Robotics and Automation

Entry requirements


GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

UCAS Tariff

128

A minimum of 80 from 2 A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies. This must include 40 points from a Maths or Science related subject.

About this course


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Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Other options

4 years | Sandwich | 2024

Subject

Mechatronics and robotics

**Design and build robots and AI systems on this accredited course. You’ll connect to the Internet of Things (IoT) and be ready for industry 5.0.**

**What is robotics and automation?**
Building a sustainable future for everyone relies on doing more with what we have. Consequently, robotics and automation lie at the heart of every modern system - from smart homes, through lean and agile manufacturing and production, to smart cities and technologies. Emerging developments in AI, software engineering, machine learning, and advanced control systems are also moving industries and technologies in new directions. As a robotics and automation specialist, you’ll seek to solve ever-more complex problems, to address the global challenges of tomorrow.

On this course, you’ll build on your core skills in the design of electronic systems by:

- Studying the theoretical principles behind robotics and automation and putting these principles into practice in our specialist labs

- Spending time in the lab learning the foundations of electronics, programming, and systems engineering

- Developing knowledge in AI and machine learning to understand and solve more complex and sophisticated systems used in industry

- Building your own robots in two separate engineering design projects

- Refining your skills in designing, building and testing embedded systems

- Using our specialist control labs to model and apply the engineering knowledge required in advanced factory automation

**Professionally recognised**
This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.

**Find out more**

**Real-world experience**
Industry visits and case studies will develop your understanding of how robotics and automation work in the real world, from their application in the production of food and drinks, to the development of autonomous vehicles. Previous students have visited a Coca-Cola bottling plant and Yorkshire Tea to discover how robotics play a part in the modern food industry.

**Teaching expertise**
You’ll be taught by expert staff with practical knowledge underpinned by deep theoretical understanding. The course team all have extensive industry experience that will enhance your learning and ensure your knowledge is relevant.

**Specialist facilities**
Our automation and control facilities use industry standard equipment. This will enable you to put theory into practice so you’re ready to apply your skills in the workplace. You’ll learn skills such as:

- Field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA)

- Embedded systems development

- Building AI and machine learning for autonomous robots

- The design of programmable logic controller (PLC) and highly automated control systems

You’ll also have access to a workshop and build space to design, test and create your own solutions.

**Why study Robotics and Automation at Leeds Beckett University...**
- **Fantastic placements and sandwich year opportunities**, with career support even after you graduate

- **Specialist facilities** including Stäubli robotic arm and automation and embedded systems labs

- **Connect with industry professionals** - through guest lectures and an experienced expert course team

- **Manufacturer visits**, to view the latest automated systems in action and develop your cutting-edge industry knowledge

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:
- Digital Electronics
- Engineering Systems & Data Acquisition
- Electrical & Electronic Principles 1
- Engineering Skills 1 (non-credit)
- Computers in Engineering
- Engineering Design Project 1
- Maths for Electronics & Electrical Engineers

Year 2 Core Modules:
- Robotics & Automation
- Engineering Skills 2 (non-credit)
- Electrical & Electronic Principles 2
- Operating Systems for Robotics
- Instrumentation & Control
- Analogue Electronics
- Advanced Maths for Electronics & Electrical Engineers

Year 3 Core Modules:
- Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
- Engineering Cost & Management Accounting
- Production Project
In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Headingley Campus

Department:

Computing, Creative Technologies and Engineering

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How do students rate their degree experience?

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

78%
UK students
22%
International students
75%
Male students
25%
Female students
79%
2:1 or above
13%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
D

After graduation


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Production and manufacturing engineering

What are graduates doing after six months?

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£24,500
med
Average annual salary
100%
high
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

69%
Engineering professionals
8%
Other elementary services occupations
4%
Architects, town planners and surveyors

Graduates are in significant demand, so unemployment rates are well below the national graduate average and starting salaries are well above average. Much the most common industries for these graduates are now vehicle manufacture - there are not enough people with these degrees to go round and so the big employers tend to take the lion's share at the moment. But pretty much anywhere there is manufacturing, there are production engineers. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.

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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Production and manufacturing engineering

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Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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