MSc Robotics
Heriot-Watt UniversityDubai, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc Robotics at Heriot-Watt University is a one-year postgraduate course that helps you learn important skills and knowledge to work with robots and smart machines. It is connected to the UK’s National Robotarium and prepares you for jobs where robots are used to improve safety at work, support travel, and make daily life easier.
When you study MSc Robotics at Heriot-Watt University, you will learn about important topics such as how robots move, see, and interact with people. You will also study useful technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Additionally, you will learn from expert teachers and researchers who will support you throughout the course. You can also choose some subjects that match your interests. Studying MSc Robotics at Heriot-Watt University will help you gain the skills and confidence to work in industries like manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and the environment, where robots are becoming more useful and needed every year.
Key highlights
- Training in core elements of modern robotics and autonomous systems
- Prepares graduates to improve industrial productivity using robots
- Covers robotics applications in transforming transportation
- Explores robots working in extreme environments
- Focuses on robotics that improve quality of life
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include mathematics, physics, engineering, and computer science or other relevant disciplines; or above
- Degree: 2nd class — or above
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant subject
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
- Autonomous systems engineer
- Automation engineer
- Control systems engineer
- Mechatronics engineer
- Robotics software developer
Career opportunities
An MSc in Robotics from Heriot-Watt University opens doors to exciting career paths such as the following:
- Robotics Engineer
- Software Engineer
- AI Engineer
- Robot Technician
- Systems Engineer
- Mechatronics Engineer
Cost of study
For the 2025/26 academic session, the tuition fee to study an MSc in Robotics at Heriot-Watt University is £28,056.
Admission
You can apply for this course using the university’s online application form. For more information about this process, please reach out to any of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.
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