MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Course overview
This MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems (with a Master's industrial placement) at the University of Sussex teaches students how to design and build smart robots and autonomous machines. It covers areas such as artificial intelligence, control systems, and computer vision to get students ready for the future. It includes a year-long work placement in a real company to help them gain practical experience.
Students’ learning is facilitated through lectures, laboratory sessions, and a major research project at the end of the year. Their performance is assessed through written examinations, technical reports, and group projects, which test practical skills. This degree is perfect for those who wish to work in high-technology industries.
Entry requirements
Candidates are to submit a personal statement in which they state their reasons for applying for the course and submit other information in relation to their studies. A relevant academic or employer reference is also needed to support the application. Students have the choice to upload their CVs alongside their applications to display their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants must have at least a second-class (2:2) undergraduate honours degree in areas such as electronic engineering, physics, mathematics, or computer science.
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Optionally, a different degree will be approvable if the student has enough relevant work experience in the engineering or technology sector.
English Language Requirements:
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Applicants who are non-English speakers need to score 6.0 overall in the IELTS test (with at least 5.5 in each section) or submit equivalent test scores.
Scholarships
Cate Haste Scholarship in History
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Chancellor's Masters Scholarship
£3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.
Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc
£12,550 fee waiver
Up to £12,550John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000MBA Impact Scholarship
£2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)
Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media
£5,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £5,000Stuart Hall Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee discount.
Up to £5,000Sussex Alumni Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.
Up to £2,000The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems (with a Master's industrial placement) from the University of Sussex are fully equipped to pursue the following exciting careers:
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Robotics Engineer
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Systems Designer
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Artificial Intelligence Researcher
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Automation Specialist
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Control Systems Engineer
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students starting the MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems (with a master's industrial placement) at the University of Sussex is £27,000 for the first year of the course. There is an additional smaller fee for the year spent on the industrial placement, and all fees are subject to annual increases.
Admission
To apply for the course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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