MSc Robotics and Automation

On our masters in robotics and automation, you’ll study eight core modules covering a range of topics including:

• robotics
• artificial intelligence
• digital manufacturing
• sensors
• automation
• industrial programming
• project management
• industrial IoT

You’ll focus on the core technologies of Industry 4.0 smart systems, including digital twin models and cyber-physical systems development. This is a full-time one-year masters course, but you can choose to complete an additional industry placement year. It’s an opportunity to apply your learning to an industry environment and further your practical experience.

You’ll study the technical details of integrating new technologies with existing ones, and how businesses can overcome the challenges this presents. To be able to deliver new engineering products, enterprises and services for Industry 4.0, the Systems Engineering for Industry module focuses on the skills required in systems thinking and systems analysis. You’ll also learn general techniques to manage the phases of product and system life cycles.   

Your final module is your Individual Engineering Research Project. You’ll work with a dedicated supervisor to identify a relevant topic suited to your personal and professional ambition. A range of themed challenges will be offered, such as Industry 4.0, transport, energy and the environment, health and wellbeing, project management and water. 
 
On the course, you’ll be supported by our experienced team of engineers, designers and technicians. Many have active professional networks in a range of sectors, from manufacturing engineering and environmental industries to health and transport. Together, we’ll help you to become a rounded professional, ready to apply for technical leadership and management roles in global organisations.

You’ll need a UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 – or the international equivalent, in engineering, physics, mathematics, computing or equivalent.  Applicants with relevant and extensive professional experience in the relevant fields will be considered. 
 
English requirements: IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.  
 
International students please see mmu.ac.uk/international.