Autonomous and Intelligent Systems

Course description

As the need and scope for robots, smart machines and real-time systems in society grows, so does the market for those trained in autonomous and intelligent systems.

The course covers all major aspects of these control and systems engineering with an emphasis on system autonomy and intelligence.

As you progress, you’ll develop an extensive understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomous agents, real-time intelligent systems and intelligent control theory.

You’ll get hands-on experience working with various types of data, hardware and software and you’ll have the opportunity to build a system from scratch using the specialist labs in the University. You’ll be able to take optional modules, including a choice to work with companies to work on real opportunities and problems experienced by industry.

You will also work on a research-level dissertation project of your own where you’ll be able to pick an area you are passionate about and develop a solution to a real world problem in the area.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Engineering Council UK, Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institute of Measurement and Control.

Engineering Council

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC)

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.

Your career

Our courses are informed by our strong links with industry and our research. Graduates of this course go on to work as software engineers, developers, AI researchers or data scientists.

Some graduates choose to work in research or follow up their studies with a research degree.