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Course summary
Course Overview
Robotics Engineering prepares you for a fascinating and rewarding career, developing the electronic and mechanical engineering skills you’ll need to become a robotic engineer.
Why study with us
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Our courses equip you with skills which are in huge demand globally. You could be involved in the design, development and testing of everything from driverless cars and drones to 3D printers and medical scanners. You’ll create ‘intelligent machines’ and robotic systems that are able to accomplish jobs that humans cannot.
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Optional modules enable you to select specialist topics according to your interests, and tailor your programme of study to your own aspirations.
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Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre.
What you'll do
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Our professional partners and collaborators include BAE Systems, CISCO, NASA, the NHS and North West Aerospace Alliance.
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Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
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Full-time students can take an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry between Year 2 and Year 3.
Accreditations
- This BEng is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Future Careers
Robotics Engineering could lead to a career within the high-value manufacturing, industrial and commercial sectors, aerospace, the automotive industry, the Ministry of Defence and research development.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Engineering and Technology, Institution of
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- HH36
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- U
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Central Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- HH36
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
including Maths and Physics or STEM subject.
A level
104 UCAS points including A2 Maths at grade C, and Physics or a STEM subject at grade C. (Relevant STEM subjects are Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Engineering BTEC - Merit in Electrical and Electronic Principles and in ONE of the following; Mathematics for Engineering Technicians or Further Mathematics in Engineering/for Engineering Technicians OR Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems at Merit
Access to HE Diploma
104 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths, Physics or a STEM subject. (Relevant STEM subjects are Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics)
Scottish Higher
104 UCAS points including Maths at grade C, and Physics or a STEM subject at grade C. (Relevant STEM subjects are Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics)
AS - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D
Engineering BTEC - Merit in Electrical and Electronic Principles and in ONE of the following; Mathematics for Engineering Technicians or Further Mathematics in Engineering/for Engineering Technicians OR Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems at Merit
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass IB Diploma including 104 points from Higher Level Subjects, including Maths at HL5, and Physics or a STEM subject at HL5. (Relevant STEM subjects are Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
T Level - M
including Maths and Physics
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Our contextual admissions policy applies to all UK students applying to study an undergraduate course at our Preston, Burnley or Westlakes campuses. Simply include your care leaver status and postcode on your UCAS application and we will do the rest. If you are eligible for a lower offer we will do this automatically.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 18 other engineering courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- AAB
- Highest grades
- DDD
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Student Outcomes
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Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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