Master of Science - Robotics and Autonomous System Engineering

Robots and autonomous systems are adopted into our daily lives and have important roles in a range of modern engineering disciplines including computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering. Robotics and autonomous systems engineering is a multidisciplinary scientific and technological field applying complex systems (robots) to perform tasks done traditionally by human beings.

This exciting course is suitable for engineering, computing and physical science graduates who are interested to work in areas where robots are used for many important applications including industrial manufacturing, transport, logistics, automobile manufacture, autonomous driving, space exploration, surveillance, emergency and rescue, education and health care. The adoption of robots in industries worldwide has increased significantly in recent years. With current innovations and the rate of growth, we will likely see robots replace many manual tasks and generate opportunities for more qualified jobs.

This course is technology-focused and will create several opportunities for acquiring and applying technical skills and expertise in robotics and autonomous systems. This one year postgraduate degree will equip its graduates with skills that will be of immediate use and will also develop them for senior technical and research leadership roles in future. With the growing demand for highly skilled professionals within worldwide market manufacturers, successfully completing this course will provide a distinctive skill set that graduates will find useful in securing employment globally.

The importance of robots and autonomous systems lies in their strong economic contribution across diverse global market sectors. This exciting Masters course offers students the opportunity to study the most exciting aspects of Internet of Things, mechanical design, electronics and communication and apply them to the design and manufacture of smart autonomous systems. The programme comprises a mix of core principles of this emerging field of autonomous systems. It provides a broad coverage of all of the major disciplines in automation, process industry and network analysis.