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Robotics at Heriot Watt University at Edinburgh

MSc Robotics at Heriot-Watt University provides students with an industry-relevant training in core elements of modern robotics and autonomous systems. This one-year postgraduate masters degree in Robotics is linked to the UK's National Robotarium and will equip them to work in industry and wider society in areas where robots can be used to improve productivity, transform transportation, work in extreme environments, and improve quality of life.

Studying MSc Robotics will allow students to:

  • be introduced to core robotics techniques, from basic kinematics to robot control, robot navigation, robot planning and human-robot interaction
  • receive an extensive training in robot programming (especially ROS) and practical implementation of solutions on real robots
  • apply skills in various applications through major robotics projects, relevant to research and industry, and involving systems such as autonomous robots (cars, subsea vehicles), humanoid robots, advanced manipulators for compliant control and novel robot designs
  • obtain access to staff from leading research groups to mentor their development and guide their research projects

On this degree students will be offered flexibility in the courses they study so that they can specialise in specific domains of robotics application.

Level Masters
Discipline Engineering
Duration 12 months
Intakes Jan, Sep
Application Fees GBP 0
Tuition Fees GBP 24520
Campus Edinburgh
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Admission Requirements
Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 85
PTE 68
Duolingo Not Required / Waiver
Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT Not Required / Waiver
ACT Not Required / Waiver
GRE Not Required / Waiver
GMAT Not Required / Waiver
Requirements

Minimum GPA - 70.0%

Rankings
QS Ranking 256
Times Higher Education 351-400
ARWU 801-900
Webometrics 513
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