MEng Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MEng Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems at Heriot-Watt University is an integrated Master's programme that combines electrical engineering, computer software, and mechanical systems to create smart machine design experts. The course covers core areas like robot kinematics, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicle control and industry-standard hardware.
Learning methods involve practicals, lectures, laboratory sessions, and a six-month industrial placement to gain professional experience. Assessment includes a combination of formal written examinations, practical lab reports, and individual or group design projects to ensure students develop the technical skills needed to solve engineering problems.
Key highlights
- Subject area ranked 1st in UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Daily Mail 2026)
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — A-Levels BBB.
- International Baccalaureate: 30 — International Baccalaureate 30 points.
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- Scottish Highers: BBBC — minimum (widening access) offer; over two sittings
- A-level: BCC — minimum (widening access) offer
- International Baccalaureate: 28 — minimum (widening access) offer
- BTEC: DMM — minimum (widening access) offer; BTEC Extended Diploma
- HNC / HND: BB — minimum (widening access) offer; BB in graded unit
- Scottish Advanced Highers: AB — year 2 entry
- Scottish Highers: AAAB — year 2 entry; requirements
- A-level: ABB — to include to include Physics and Maths; year 2 entry
- International Baccalaureate: 34 — year 2 entry
- BTEC: DDD — year 2 entry; BTEC Extended Diploma
- HNC / HND: A — year 2 entry; A in graded unit
Scholarships
Alumni Discount Scheme
A 20% discount is applicable to postgraduate taught courses across all of our global campuses.
Up to 20% of feesCoaching Scholarships Programme
Varies – up to a 100% Tuition fee Reduction (dependent on experience and number of coaching hours across the year).
Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence
The Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence awards the successful recipient(s) with a 20% reduction on their tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRemission of Fees (Families of Staff)
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Staff Scholarships
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The Brodie Family Scholarship (PGT)
The Brodie Family Scholarship provides financial support of £2,500 per year (or £2,000 per year for students enrolled in a five-year programme) to four undergraduate students.
The Island Scholarship Programme - Orkney Campus (UK) (International)
The New Dawn Energy Scholarship
The New Dawn Energy Scholarship provides £1900 towards living costs to two students enrolling on our MSc in Petroleum Engineering in September 2026.
Up to £1,900
Careers this course leads to
- Robotics Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- Autonomous Systems Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MEng Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems from Heriot-Watt University can pursue roles:
- Robotics Engineering
- Software Development
- Automation Systems Design
- Control Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence Specialisation
- Mechanical Design Engineering
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the MEng Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems at Heriot-Watt University for International Students is £25,808 per year.
Admission
Application for this course can be made directly through the university’s application portal. If you need further assistance, please reach out to our trained advisors.
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