Master in Msc Robotics Work Experience

For Master in Msc Robotics Work Experience, tuition is Home: £12,990 for the course / International/EU: £21,030 for the course.

Gain hands-on mastery of industrial automation by working with ABB Robot Studio and industrial-grade hardware in the Centre for Automation and Robotics Research. This programme bridges the gap between theoretical modelling and high-tech deployment, focusing on how to design, program, and control autonomous systems that define the modern engineering landscape.

Designed for those who want to integrate career-ready experience into their postgraduate studies, the course provides a distinct pathway to professional practice. You will move beyond the classroom to engage in live projects, collaborative industrial challenges, and competitive environments—such as the annual best-project competition—that test your ability to deliver innovative solutions in real-time.

Applied Professional Development

A core feature of this degree is the opportunity to undertake a 12-month work placement. You will receive dedicated support to navigate the UK employment market, refine your technical profile, and secure a role that aligns with your career goals. This placement module is balanced by a rigorous academic foundation in:

• Artificial Intelligence and machine learning fundamentals
• Closed-loop control systems and PLC programming
• Advanced machine vision for object detection and tracking
• Robot programming and navigation in complex environments

By the time you reach your capstone dissertation, you will possess not only a deep theoretical understanding of robotics but also the practical experience of having contributed to an engineering organisation, making you uniquely prepared for roles in automation, system integration, and advanced robotics development.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.