Master in Robotics MSc

For Master in Robotics MSc, tuition is £33,660 (full-time).

The programme benefits from a partnership with the Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence, and from dedicated robotics laboratories that allow experimentation and prototype development. Students work on real-world robot platforms, using industry-standard software and hardware, and gain exposure to both mechanical and computational aspects of robotics.

The MSc lasts one year full-time (or two years part-time) and is worth 180 credits. In the autumn term you complete two compulsory modules (40 credits) and choose optional modules totalling 20 credits. The spring term adds one compulsory module (20 credits) and 40 credits of optional modules. The summer is devoted to a 60-credit research project, supervised by academic staff and often linked to industrial partners. The course suits graduates with computing, engineering or mathematics backgrounds who aim for roles in industrial automation, robot vision or AI-driven control.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.