BEng (Hons) Robotics

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have successfully completed their secondary education with a minimum overall score of 60% or equivalent in their respective country's grading system.

English language proficiency:

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no individual component below 5.5.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 76, with at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 18 in Writing.
• PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 59 with no individual score below 5.9
• Some programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

The University of Plymouth offers various scholarships and financial support options to help students fund their studies. 

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to high-achieving students who demonstrate exceptional academic excellence and potential. The scholarships provide a partial tuition fee waiver for the duration of the program.

International Academic Excellence Scholarships: These scholarships are available for international students who have achieved outstanding academic results. The scholarships offer a partial tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

International Plymouth Global Scholarships: These scholarships are designed to attract high-caliber international students to the University of Plymouth. The scholarships provide a partial tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

Sport Scholarships: The university offers sport scholarships to talented athletes who have achieved a high level of sporting excellence. The scholarships provide support in the form of financial assistance, training, and access to sports facilities.

Subject-Specific Scholarships: Some academic departments at the University of Plymouth offer subject-specific scholarships for students enrolled in particular programs or disciplines. These scholarships may be based on academic merit, research potential, or other criteria determined by the department.

Graduating with a BEng (Hons) Robotics degree from the University of Plymouth opens up a wide array of exciting career opportunities in the rapidly growing field of robotics and automation technology. 

Robotics Engineer: Graduates can pursue careers as robotics engineers, designing, developing, and testing robotic systems for various applications. They work in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, and defense, designing robots for tasks such as industrial automation, surgical procedures, space exploration, and defense applications.

Automation Specialist: Graduates can work as automation specialists, focusing on the design and implementation of automated systems and processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and safety in manufacturing and industrial settings. Automation specialists work with robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensors, and actuators to develop automated solutions for tasks such as assembly, material handling, and quality control.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer: Graduates with a focus on AI and machine learning can pursue careers as AI engineers, developing algorithms and AI models to enable robots to perceive, learn, and adapt to their environments. AI engineers work in research and development, designing AI-based solutions for robotics applications such as autonomous navigation, object recognition, and decision-making.

Robotics Software Developer: Graduates can work as robotics software developers, specializing in the design and implementation of software systems for controlling and programming robots. Robotics software developers work with programming languages such as Python, C++, and ROS (Robot Operating System) to develop software solutions for robot control, simulation, and integration with other systems.

Field Robotics Engineer: Graduates can specialize in field robotics, designing and deploying robots for outdoor environments such as agriculture, mining, search and rescue, and environmental monitoring. Field robotics engineers develop robots capable of navigating rough terrain, interacting with natural environments, and performing tasks such as crop monitoring, mapping, and disaster response.

Human-Robot Interaction Specialist: Graduates can work as human-robot interaction specialists, focusing on designing and evaluating interfaces and interaction methods that enable effective collaboration between humans and robots. Human-robot interaction specialists work in industries such as healthcare, service robotics, and assistive technology, designing intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for robot control and communication.

Robotics Project Manager: Graduates with strong leadership and project management skills can pursue careers as robotics project managers, overseeing the development and implementation of robotics projects from conception to completion. Robotics project managers coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure that project goals are met within specified constraints.

Research Scientist: Graduates interested in advancing the field of robotics through research can pursue careers as research scientists in academia, research institutions, or industrial research labs. Research scientists conduct fundamental research, develop new algorithms and technologies, and publish scientific papers on topics such as robot perception, control, learning, and autonomy.