MSc Intelligent Systems and Robotics
University of Essex
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Our course provides a comprehensive coverage of contemporary intelligent systems, with robots serving as a major example of the technology. Thanks to the leading research being undertaken in our School, you will gain a solid understanding of the foundations of this technology, exploring areas including:The principles by which sensed data are converted into useful informationThe practical aspects of developing intelligent and robotic systemsBiologically inspired robotsBiometricsComputational ...Read more

Our course provides a comprehensive coverage of contemporary intelligent systems, with robots serving as a major example of the technology. Thanks to the leading research being undertaken in our School, you will gain a solid understanding of the foundations of this technology, exploring areas including:

  • The principles by which sensed data are converted into useful information
  • The practical aspects of developing intelligent and robotic systems
  • Biologically inspired robots
  • Biometrics
  • Computational intelligence

Robotics requires a well-developed knowledge of areas ranging from computer science and artificial intelligence, to engineering and neuroscience, to produce hardware which can sense and manipulate the real world. This field has allowed us to develop everything from satellites and submarines to race cars and robots.

Our MSc Intelligent Systems and Robotics is delivered by our team of internationally recognised researchers, with expertise spanning the entire range of intelligent systems and experience of developing robots intended for land, under water and in the air.

Research carried out by our team has resulted in appearance in the Robot Soccer World Cup final, an autonomous robot fish in the London Aquarium, and a self-programming computer vision system.

Your future

Our recent graduates have progressed to a variety of senior positions in industry and academia. Some of the companies and organisations where our former graduates are now employed include:

  • Electronic Data Systems
  • Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
  • Bank of Mexico
  • Visa International
  • Hyper knowledge (Cambridge)
  • Hellenic Air Force
  • ICSS (Beijing)
  • United Microelectronic Corporation (Taiwan)

We also work with the University’s Careers Services to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.

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35/101
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30th
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We will consider applicants with a 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects: Computer science, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Games, Computing, Software Engineering. With at least one other computer related module e.g., Database, Web Development, Software Engineering, Operating System, Computer Architecture, Computer systems OR a 2.2 degree in: Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IT/Information Technology, Telecommunication Engineering, Information Engineering, Automation, Mechatronic Engineering, Mathematics, Physics. With at least one Maths module e.g., Mathematics, Calculus, Algebra, Differential equations, Probability and statistics, Signal and systems, Control theory, Control systems, Computer systems, Embedded systems, Microprocessors and 1 programming module such as C, C#, C++, Java, Python, Object oriented programming, Advanced programming, 1 math module such as Mathematics, Calculus, Algebra, Differential equations, etc.

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£11,550 per year

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£22,400 per year

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£22,400 per year

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University of Essex
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