Join one of the few UK university courses that combines study of artificial intelligence and robotics, and learn how these two areas bring about vital breakthroughs in the world’s most advanced technological industries, from medicine to entertainment.
The degree offers a solid conceptual grounding in intelligent systems alongside the chance to apply your knowledge in a practical setting, designing, building and testing robots. Areas of study may include: robot principles and design; software engineering; robot intelligence control; AI and mobile robots; and operational information security management.
The course is accredited by the British Computer Society.
Why choose this course?
- Benefit from studying in our modern STEM building (opened in 2019) with its specialised facilities including computer science and technology (CST) labs; machine workshop; product design lab; graphic development labs; and laser and optics lab
- Develop your practical skills using high-spec equipment such as humanoid robots, robotic arms, wheeled platforms and 3D printer
- Challenge your technical abilities by using the latest software to control robotic machines
- Learn from an experienced, highly committed team of teaching experts, actively involved in research
- Extend your knowledge and skills through attending CST events and conferences as well as entering industry-related competitions
- Progress to an exciting career in hardware and software industries; research and development; industrial production; computing; and engineering. You can also go on to postgraduate study in a related area
- Take the course over four years and complete a fee-free year in industry (see below), gaining experience, building your CV and making contacts for the future
- If you need to step up into higher education, start with a Foundation Year (see below) which guarantees you a place on the degree course
Unit Information - What will I learn?
Units
- Engineering Mathematics (CIS034-1) Compulsory
- Mathematics And Concepts For Computational Thinking (CIS093-1) Compulsory
- Principles Of Programming And Data Structures (CIS096-1) Compulsory
- Robot Principles And Design (CIS094-1) Compulsory
- Desktop Applications Development And Software Engineering (CIS116-2) Compulsory
- Mobile Application Development (CIS099-2) Compulsory
- Operational Information Security Management (CIS098-2) Compulsory
- Robot Intelligent Control (CIS117-2) Compulsory
- Advanced Robotics (CIS044-3) Compulsory
- Agile Project Management (CIS047-3) Compulsory
- Ai And Mobile Robots (CIS006-3) Compulsory
- Research Methodologies And Emerging Technologies (CIS013-3) Compulsory
- Social And Professional Project Management (CIS015-3) Compulsory
- Undergraduate Project (CIS017-3) Compulsory
- Undergraduate Project In Artificial Intelligence And Robotics (CIS048-3) Compulsory
How will I be assessed?
The students will be assessed in a variety of ways. The majority of units are assessed through coursework, group and individual projects, portfolios, essays, presentations and exams. Presentations are usually given and assessed in the context of a group seminar. The students will also be expected to produce software/hardware artefacts in specialist units. Constant feedback and advice from a supervisory or unit team will be provided to support you in your work. At level 4, assessments will focus on the understanding of the fundamental concepts in computing and information techniques that are related to robotics. The students are expected to articulate the concepts in a coherent manner, in a variety of written assessments/written briefs. At level 5, assessment focus will be on the ability to perform critical analysis, including the needs for a different or new solutions to the existing problems where there are already a body of solutions and critical opinions. The students are also expected to be able to synthesize the different or new solutions either independently or working in teams. At level 6, assessments will address initiatives and creative thinking. The students are encouraged to identify problems and to develop their own solutions to the problems. They are also required to critically evaluate their own solutions. At this level, the students will progress from well-defined briefs to more open-ended and challenging assessments, which culminate in their major project - the honours project.
