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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
University of Portsmouth
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence course at University of Portsmouth.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
112-120 points from 2 or 3 A levels, including an A level in a relevant subject.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Portsmouth. These students are taking Robotics and Artificial Intelligence or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | C |
| Physics | D |
| Computer Science | C |
| Geography | C |
| Chemistry | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H671
Here's what University of Portsmouth says about its Robotics and Artificial Intelligence course.
This is a Connected Degree
Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.
Overview
Build and train smart machines to solve problems and perform tasks without human intervention. In this Robotics and Artificial Intelligence degree, you’ll focus on the practical use of automation and machine learning, enhancing efficiency in an automated Industry 4.0 world.
You’ll build your programming skills, apply the algorithms underlying machine learning, and design physical robot systems to solve problems drawn from industry. As you explore the moral and mathematical issues in the field, you’ll understand ways that AI and robotics can be used responsibly for innovation in sectors such as manufacturing, government, research and power generation.
Through practical work with robotics kits and AI tools in computing labs, you’ll get to grips with the sector’s professional tools. You’ll have the opportunity to visit industry partners, through field trips or a work placement, and draw on up-to-the-minute research in this vibrant sector.
Course Highlights
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Study an industry revolutionising work and life, with an ethical focus on practical innovation
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Engage with the latest research and active industry issues
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Have access to cutting-edge facilities and industry collaborations
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Specialise in the aspects of robotics and artificial intelligence that most appeal to you, from manufacturing and medical innovation to autonomous vehicles and assistive robotics
Source: University of Portsmouth
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at University of Portsmouth.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Department
Faculty of Technology
Location
Main Site | Portsmouth
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Systems engineering
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £10,300 per year |
| International | £19,200 per year |
The modules you will study
Modules studied on this course:
Year 1: Introduction to Electrical and Analogue Electronic Circuits - 20 credits Introduction to Programming - 20 credits Introduction to Robotic Systems - 20 credits Mathematical Principles - 20 credits Principles of Digital Systems - 20 credits Programmable Logic Controllers - 20 credits
Year 2: Electrical Machines - 20 credits Group Design Project - 20 credits Microcontrollers and Programmable Logic - 20 credits Control and Instrumentation - 20 credits Decision Making and Robot Kinematics - 20 credits Innovation and Enterprise - 20 credits
Year 3: Core modules: Individual Project - 40 credits Applied Signal Processing and Data Analysis - 20 credits Artificial Intelligence in Robotics Applications - 20 credits Real-Time Embedded Systems - 20 credits
Optional modules: Control Systems Design - 20 credits Sensing and Perception in Autonomous Robotics - 20 credits
Changes to course content We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
University of Portsmouth student reviews
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The uni life is really good, good environment and lots to do
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The support is excellent, they are willing to do anything to help your studies
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Workload is super manageable, not many lectures so plenty of free time
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The facilities are top tier and help are studies. Teachers are approachable
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Portsmouth
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Portsmouth students who took the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
78%
low
Learning opportunities
89%
high
Learning opportunities
89%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
95%
high
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
72%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
77%
med
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
74%
med
How well organised is your course?
77%
med
Learning resources
91%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
high
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
82%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Portsmouth graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Engineering professionals
25%
Managers, directors and senior officials
10%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
82%
Say it fits with future plans
69%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
48%
Engineering professionals
13%
Managers, directors and senior officials
7%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Portsmouth graduates who took Robotics and Artificial Intelligence - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£31.4k
First year after graduation
£34.3k
Third year after graduation
£39.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
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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