Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems Meng (Hon)

Course Overview - Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems Meng (Hon)

Robotic and autonomous systems used in space and subsea exploration, are now used in areas such as autonomous vehicle guidance, health care, remote surgery, industrial manufacturing, and domestic assistance. This is a multi-disciplinary programme in electronics, computer software, and mechanics with the opportunity to build integrated systems. Students can continue a broad based curriculum throughout the degree, or specialise in particular aspects of contemporary robotics in the latter years.

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

08/09/2025

Campus

Edinburgh Campus

Course Address
Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS

Application Details

Course Code

H671

Institution Code

H24

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B

to include Maths and one of Physics / Technological Studies / Engineering Science. Physics is preferred.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 33 points with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Physics) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDD in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Physics).

GCSE/National 4/National 5

It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B

in Mathematics and Physics plus AAAB at Higher for entry to Year 2.

Scottish HNC

Pass

HNC in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics & Physics) with A in graded unit for entry to Year 1.

Scottish HND

Pass

HND in relevant subject (including sufficient Maths and Physics) with BB in graded units for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HND in a relevant subject (including sufficient Maths and Physics) with AB/BA in graded units.

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)

Pass

We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.

A level

B,B,B

A,A,B

including Physics and Maths for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: AAB including Physics and Maths.

T Level

We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £25,008