Engineering (Robotics and Automation Engineering)

The BEng (Hons) Engineering (Robotics and Automation Engineering) pathway will enable you to gain skills and knowledge in a field at the forefront of technological progress. Robotics and Automation’s goal is to increase and streamline productivity, increase health and safety, and provide better services and products faster to a wider consumer base. This innovative and exciting engineering discipline can contribute to the development of technology and is one of the main forces behind the development of science, continually extending capability and the frontiers of human understanding. Robotics research is currently breaking the limits of the possible, developing intelligent, autonomous machines with integrated Artificial Intelligence abilities. The field also integrates various futuristic trends like virtual reality, and will challenge and develop your imagination, creativity and innovation skills. As a robotics and automation engineer, you will be able to work in various roles involving the development, design, programming, testing and deployment of robotics and automation systems across various sectors of the industry. Pursuing a career in Robotics and Automation, you will develop into an agile and dynamic professional with a flair for focussed continuous professional development and excellent knowledge of current programming and software trends.

Modules at level 4
Module Title Code Credits Optional?
Introduction to Academic Study ET4MD242 10 No
Engineering Mathematics ET4MD243 15 No
Engineering Science ET4MD244 15 No
Engineering Design ET4MD245 15 No
Managing Professional Engineering Project ET4MD246 15 No
Computer Aided Design ET4MD247 15 No
Workshop ET4MD248 15 No
Electrical and Electronic Principles ET4MD249 20 No
Modules at level 5
Module Title Code Credits Optional?
Research Project ET5MD238 20 No
Professional Engineering Management ET5MD239 20 No
Further Engineering Mathematics ET5MD240 20 No
Commercial Programming Software ET5MD241 20 No
Embedded Systems ET5MD242 20 No
Industrial Robots ET5MD243 20 No
Modules at level 6
Module Title Code Credits Optional?
Major Project ET6MD211 20 No
Professional Engineer ET6MD212 20 No
Control and Simulation ET6MD213 20 No
Digital Signal and Image Processing ET6MD214 20 No
Electrical Power ET6MD215 20 Yes
Microprocessors and Microcontrollers ET6MD216 40 Yes

Various modes of assessment will be used in different modules to ensure all aspects of learning are assessed and that you are competent in different forms of demonstrating your knowledge. These will range from real world case studies, live presentations and briefing sessions, written assessments, computer aided design projects and written examinations. You will be supported
in the preparation for assessments via readily available tutorial sessions and tutor support. Some assessments may already be very familiar, such as essays, exams, and reports.

However, in higher education there are a great many varieties of assessment depending on the subject, the level and the type of course. Our higher education courses often integrate academic and work-based learning so assessment may include aspects of personal reflection, portfolio building and case studies.

The assessments for this programme are based on a combination of coursework, exams and practical assignments.