Robotics
Entry requirements
128 UCAS points including Grade B in A Level Maths and Grade B in a second relevant subject: Chemistry / Computing / Design Technology / Electronics / Engineering / Physics / Further Maths / Pure Maths / Use of Maths / Statistics. Excluding General Studies.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject.
Considered in combination.
Considered on an individual basis.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject.
Considered in combination.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points overall to include 5 at Higher Level in Maths and 5 at Higher Level in a second relevant subject. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
To include Maths and a second relevant subject.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject.
Considered in combination.
Considered in combination.
Considered in combination.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC must be Engineering / Science / Technology based. Will require Distinction in Mathematics units.
Considered in combination.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject.
128 UCAS points including Grade B in Advanced Higher Maths and Grade B in a second relevant subject.
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers.
UCAS Tariff
128 UCAS points including Grade B in A Level Maths and Grade B in a second relevant subject: Chemistry / Computing / Design Technology / Electronics / Engineering / Physics / Further Maths / Pure Maths / Use of Maths / Statistics. Excluding General Studies.
Considered in combination.
About this course
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The MEng Robotics course leads to a high-level qualification which is recognised by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), providing a fast route to Chartered Engineer status. The course introduces fundamental concepts in the area of robotics, as well as specialist topics, preparing students for future careers in industry. It digs deep into the robotic technologies that are shaping the future and adopts a hands-on approach which students develop in our specialist laboratories.
The field of robotics is very dynamic and constantly changing. However our lectures are given by research active staff, ensuring teaching always remains up-to-date and relevant to the needs of industry. This leads to very high student employment after graduation.
**Key features:**
* Four year integrated masters programme.
* Our robotics courses have a large number of laboratory practical sessions embedded in their modules, and this is a strong feature of the robotics teaching in Plymouth. This ensures that you can consolidate theory learned in lectures using real practical tasks, making your understanding of topics much more concrete.
* Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility.
* Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
* Undertake a major robotics design and implementation in your final project, showcasing your technical and managerial skills.
* Capitalise on the opportunity to take a work placement in your second or third year, putting your robotics skills into action in the real world.
* Students are able to get involved with industrial partners for their project work.
* Students can undertake industrial placements and summer internships with researchers at the University.
* Draw on unique opportunities to engage in world-class robotics research, and in a variety of activities.
Modules
In your first year you'll learn through doing, developing your knowledge and practical problem-solving skills in our dedicated robotics and electronics laboratories. From engineering mathematics to analogue and digital electronics, you’ll build up the essential foundations for understanding robotic systems. Group project work will help you develop your communication skills and you'll learn structured design procedures for hardware and software all brought together in an integrating robotics project.
Throughout your second year, you will develop a greater understanding of underlying theoretical and practical principles of robotic systems. You will make use of standard software tools for design and simulation and control of robots which are essential preparation for a placement or your final year individual project.
An optional work placement experience gives you the opportunity to put theory into practice, grow your understanding of robotics in the real world and showcase your growing expertise. We can help you find industrial placement opportunities in the UK and abroad. Placements will complement your studies with real-world industrial experience which can lead to final year sponsorship. Many of our graduates are offered permanent jobs with their placement company.
In the fourth year, you will learn additional more advanced concepts and topics in the field of robotics. You will also have the opportunity to make use of the knowledge you have consolidated this far and apply it to your individual project, which also provides a means to develop and practice your presentation and communication skills which are also vital for your future robotics career.
The final year of the MEng programme introduces more specialist topic in robotics and a major robotics project.
The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry and up to date information can be found on our website.
Assessment methods
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
The Uni
University of Plymouth
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
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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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This is one of the more popular areas to study engineering and there is not quite such a serious shortage of electrical engineers as there is of other engineering subjects - but there's still plenty of demand. The most common jobs are in telecommunications, electrical and electronic engineering, but there is some crossover with the computing industry, so many graduates start work in IT and computing jobs. At the moment, there's a particular demand for electrical engineers in the electronics, and the car and aerospace industries, and also in defence, and salaries can vary across the country depending on the industry you start in. 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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