Introduction

Robotics is leading advancements across a wide range of major global industries, including engineering, transportation, healthcare, technology, and energy.

The Internet of Things is a rapidly expanding sector addressing the challenges arising from the integration of digital and physical processes.

This MSc combines these two disciplines, equipping you with advanced knowledge and skills in the most exciting aspects of robotics and the Internet of Things.

On this programme we build your foundational knowledge through our core topics which include robotics, embedded computer systems, digital system design, microprocessor systems, the Internet of Things and research skills and project management.

We also cover digital design techniques you will be introduced to materials used in robotics and electronics and develop an understanding of designing advanced embedded computer systems – along with a module that will help you to develop the practical skills to develop your final project in semester three.

You can develop your specialism through optional modules, where you learn the fundamentals of image processing, the principles of communications networks, the theoretical and practical aspects of parallel programming for multi-core architectures, and an introduction to electrical plasma and how it can be used in electronic systems.

Part-time study is in cooperation with the students employers. Please contact the Programme Director before applying.

Careers and employability

This MSc degree programme is the basis for a career in a profession that offers an extremely wide choice of employment opportunities in engineering, robotics, research and development, project management, finance and many more.

The University of Liverpool is one of the most targeted universities by top employers, according to The Graduate Market 2024, High Fliers Research. This means our graduates are in demand for employment and sought after by top employers worldwide.

Qualifying with a Robotics and the Internet of Things MSc degree from Liverpool will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to explore a vast range of opportunities across the globe, in leading companies at the forefront of technology.

The graduates of this programme will be qualified across a broad range of subjects related to the robotics, electrical engineering and electronic engineering profession. They take up postgraduate training positions in design, development, research, manufacturing and consultancy with leading engineering companies, in order to pursue professional qualifications.

Others join smaller engineering companies to pursue professional qualifications while establishing themselves in engineering positions. Some graduates move into non-engineering positions where their analytical, communications and IT skills as well as technical background are much sought-after.