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MSc Robotics with Industrial Application
Heriot-Watt University — Edinburgh, United Kingdom
MSc Robotics with Industrial Application is a postgraduate Engineering course at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year 9 months, costs £28,952 per year and starts in September and January.
Postgraduate · 1 year 9 months · Full-time · Engineering · £28,952 per year
Intakes: September, January
This programme equips graduates for robotics careers through training in kinematics, control, navigation and machine vision. Students gain practical experience with ROS programming on real robots and work on autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots and manipulators. The curriculum integrates AI, NLP, machine learning and IoT technologies, and draws on EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Robotics and Autonomous Systems research linked to the National Robotarium. Entry requirements (from the course page): First class or upper second (2:1) honours degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science or other relevant numerate discipline; Sufficient computer programming experience; Lower 2:2 considered with 3+ years relevant work experience. English language requirement: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (or accepted equivalent). International full-time tuition fee: £28,952 per year (International full-time, January 2027 intake; GBP 29,824 for September 2027/January 2028).
Modules
- Robotics Systems Science
- Machine Vision
- Robotic Mechanical Systems
- Intelligent Robotics
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Embedded Systems
- Internet of Things
- Image Processing
- Biologically Inspired Computation
Careers
- Manufacturing
- Medical robotics
- Offshore energy
- Environmental monitoring
- Defence
Frequently asked questions
How long is MSc Robotics with Industrial Application at Heriot-Watt University?
MSc Robotics with Industrial Application takes 1 year 9 months (Full-time).
How much does MSc Robotics with Industrial Application at Heriot-Watt University cost?
The listed tuition fee is £28,952 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.
When does MSc Robotics with Industrial Application start?
Intakes: September and January.
What level is MSc Robotics with Industrial Application?
It is a postgraduate course in Engineering.
What will I study on MSc Robotics with Industrial Application?
Modules include Robotics Systems Science, Machine Vision, Robotic Mechanical Systems, Intelligent Robotics, Data Mining and Machine Learning and Human-Robot Interaction.
What careers can MSc Robotics with Industrial Application lead to?
Typical roles include Manufacturing, Medical robotics, Offshore energy, Environmental monitoring and Defence.