Course summary

• Undertake extensive, supervised studies in the Centre for Automation and Robotics Research
• Specialise in pertinent topics; including computational intelligence and human-robot interaction
• Develop useful research and teaching skills to assist in your project and your subsequent career
• Graduate with an advanced qualification in a diverse, ever-expanding and exciting topic

In this course, you'll undertake specialist research into a robotics field of your choice. You'll benefit from cutting-edge facilities in the Centre for Automation and Robotics Research (CARR), as well as from the advice and tutelage of leading experts. You'll graduate with excellent credentials in a particularly relevant subject.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

As this is a research course, most of your work will be carried out independently. You will benefit from the support and expertise of your supervisory team; including a Director of Studies and a second supervisor who have specific interest in your chosen subject area. Common topics may include mechanics, electronics, sensing, computational intelligence, cognitive and developmental robotics and human-machine interaction technologies.

You learn through

• Independent research
• Mentoring with your supervisory team
• Research training, including mandatory ethics and integrity sessions
• Teacher training
• Linux and ROS training
• Optional extra training in MATLAB, OpenGL, Indesign, Illustration and After Effects

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• Software and robotics
• Academia