Robotics

UCAS code: H675

Here's what University of Plymouth says about its Robotics course.

Explore mechatronics, AI and biosensors with BEng Robotics. Focused on advanced robotics – mobile, humanoid and industrial – plus hands-on experience in specialist labs, you'll push boundaries in hardware, electronics and automation.

Immersive, practical learning Engage in hands-on learning, with practical elements embedded in nearly every module. From building real-world projects to showcasing functional robots, the experience is deeply applied, research-informed, and aligned with global challenges like AI and renewables.

Connect with emerging industry With employers attending the final showcase and an active industrial liaison board, the course stays tightly aligned with industry needs. Benefit from expert career coaching, job opportunities and placements.

Step into world-class facilities Receive a personal electronics toolkit and gains access to cutting-edge labs, including robotics, machine vision and nanotech clean rooms. These facilities support deep exploration and innovation in robotics.

This course is for you if...

• you are eager to build and programme real robots and explore topics like sensors, motors and intelligent automation

• you aim to master cutting-edge technologies and learn in high-spec facilities

• you are eager to gain industry-ready skills and experience through placements with top companies

• you seek to graduate with professional recognition, thanks to IET accreditation.

Year 1 From your very first year, you’ll be learning by doing in our dedicated robotics and electronics labs. You’ll build the essential foundations for robotics: the maths and physics that underpin engineering, analogue and digital electronics to sense and control the world, and embedded systems that bring it all together. Through projects you’ll design, build and test early robotic systems, gaining confidence in teamwork, problem solving and communication along the way.

Year 2 In your second year, you’ll go deeper into the principles that make robots work. You’ll learn how to control movement, how sensors and actuators give robots awareness and motion, and how to model and simulate robotic systems using industry-standard tools. Projects will see you design and program robots in real time, preparing you for placements and final-year challenges. At this stage, you’ll start to see how the theory connects directly to building intelligent robotic machines.

Optional placement year Take the chance to put your skills into action with an industrial placement in the UK or abroad. It’s your opportunity to work with leading companies, gain invaluable experience, and make connections that could shape your career. Many students return with job offers or final-year sponsorships, giving them a head start when they graduate.

Final year In your final year as a BEng student, you’ll study advanced topics such as computer vision, mobile and humanoid robots, and machine learning. You’ll also complete an individual project where you’ll design and develop a robotic solution to a real-world problem, guided by your own interests or research areas in the department. Past projects have ranged from drone navigation systems to assistive humanoid robots. Your work will be showcased at our project open day to visitors from industry and beyond.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.