Engineering (Robotics and Automation Engineering) - BEng

Blackpool and the Fylde College

The BEng (Hons) Engineering (Robotics and Automation Engineering) pathway will enable you to gain skills and knowledge in a field at the forefront of technological progress. Robotics and Automation’s goal is to increase and streamline productivity, increase health and safety, and provide better services and products faster to a wider consumer base. This innovative and exciting engineering discipline can contribute to the development of technology and is one of the main forces behind the development of science, continually extending capability and the frontiers of human understanding. Robotics research is currently breaking the limits of the possible, developing intelligent, autonomous machines with integrated Artificial Intelligence abilities. The field also integrates various futuristic trends like virtual reality, and will challenge and develop your imagination, creativity and innovation skills. As a robotics and automation engineer, you will be able to work in various roles involving the development, design, programming, testing and deployment of robotics and automation systems across various sectors of the industry. Pursuing a career in Robotics and Automation, you will develop into an agile and dynamic professional with a flair for focussed continuous professional development and excellent knowledge of current programming and software trends. This course at Blackpool and The Fylde College is delivered as part of the Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology, meaning you'll benefit from industry-focused technical training designed with leading employers.