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MSc - Master of Science
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JAN-25
1 year
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Edinburgh Campus
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JAN-25
1 year
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JAN-26
1 Year
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MSc Robotics at Heriot-Watt University provides you with industry-relevant training in core elements of modern robotics and autonomous systems.
This one-year postgraduate masters degree in Robotics is linked to the United Kingdoms (UK's) National Robotarium and will equip you to work in industry and wider society in areas where robots can be used to improve productivity, transform transportation, work in extreme environments, and improve quality of life.
Studying MSc Robotics will allow you to:
be trained in core robotics techniques, from basic kinematics to robot control, robot navigation, robot planning, machine vision, and human-robot interaction, and in enabling technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NPL), machine learning (ML), and Internet of Things (IoT)
receive an extensive training in robot programming, especially using the robotic operating system (ROS), and practical implementation of solutions on real robots
apply skills in various applications through major robotics projects, relevant to research and industry, and involving systems such as autonomous vehicles, underwater robots, humanoid and social robots, advanced manipulators for compliant control, and novel robot designs
obtain access to staff from leading research groups to mentor their development and guide their research projects
On this degree you will be offered flexibility in the courses you study so that you can specialise in specific domains of robotics application. Check the course details section below for more information.
Why study Robotics?
Robotics and AI (Artificial Intelligence) are seen as key technologies for the future and the subject of massive commercial investment.
There is a rapidly growing worldwide demand for graduates with the technical skills and industry awareness to create an innovation pipeline from academic research to global markets in the field of robotics. Key application areas include manufacturing, assistive and medical robots, offshore energy, environmental monitoring, search and rescue, defence, and support for the aging population.
A first class or upper second honours degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, and computer science or other relevant disciplines with a numerate background and sufficient computer programming experience. Equivalent overseas qualifications will also be considered. We can consider a 2:2 in relevant subject areas in conjunction with 3 or more years of relevant work experience.
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£10,736 per year
Students from Domestic
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£26,976 per year
Students from EU
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£26,976 per year
Students from International
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