Aberystwyth University
Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering (with integrated year in industry) BEng (Hons)
Aberystwyth University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering (with integrated year in industry) BEng (Hons) and other courses in Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering at Aberystwyth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering.

Overall student satisfaction
73 /100
30 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £31346 £31542 £36569
25-75 percentile range £26650 - £35670 £23647 - £39786 £27414 - £46315

Course Description

Kickstart and enhance your career prospects with our BEng Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering with integrated year industry. This degree at Aberystwyth University is concerned with building physical systems involving software, electronics, sensors and actuators.

You will focus on building and running physical systems involving computerised sensing and control. Upon successful completion of this degree, you will have had the industrial experience that employers are seeking. If you are interested in enhancing your employability prospects further, then you will be interested in our integrated Masters MEng Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering with integrated year industry (132D), our five-year course will allow you to complete a degree with a masters qualification and your industrial placement.

Why study Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering at Aberystwyth University? Access to dedicated Linux, Mac OS X laboratories and central servers; Access to robotic equipment including Arduinos, mobile robots and sailing robots; Understand software and the underlying mathematics describing it; Understanding of engineering mathematics and physics, such as instrumentation, forces, electricity and magnetism; Understand the engineering of professional high-quality software systems; Hands-on experience of the engineering of robotics and embedded systems; Gain a firm foundation in computing skills, with specialized skills in robotics, artificial intelligence and systems engineering.

Our degree prepares you for a variety of careers: Robotics; Embedded systems design; Software development; Communications and networking; Computer applications; IT consultancy and management; Systems analysis and development; Education.

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
Cambridge English Advanced
Cambridge English Proficiency
IELTS (Academic) 6

With minimum 5.5 in each component.

PTE Academic 55

With minimum score of 51 an any component.

TOEFL (iBT) 88

With minimum scores in components as follows: Listening 21; Writing 21; Reading 22; Speaking 23.

Aberystwyth University offers a valuable package of scholarships and bursaries to support students. Our long-established Entrance Examination competition means you could get up to £2,000 a year towards your living and study costs. You can combine that with any or all of our other awards, to make your financial package more valuable. Our awards include Sport and Music Scholarships, Bursaries for Care Leavers/Young Carers/Estranged Students and a range of department specific awards. Please visit our website for full details.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering (with integrated year in industry), BEng (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering (with integrated year in industry) BEng (Hons)

England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
Channel Islands £9000 year 1
Ireland £9000 year 1
EU £18830 year 1
International £18830 year 1

Additional fee information

The UK and Welsh Governments have confirmed that EU students commencing their studies in the academic year 2021/22 will no longer be eligible for home fee status. Fees for EU students will therefore be charged in line with international fees from 2021/22 onwards.

Please note Irish nationals will continue to be eligible for home fee status and support by the Welsh Government under the Common Travel Area arrangement

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

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About Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University (Aber) was founded in 1872 in Aberystwyth, Wales. This university has earned itself an impressive array of awards in various domains, including in teaching standards and post-graduate employability. Whether you enjoy walking by the beach or visiting the historic town centre, Aberystwyth is a superb option for those students looking for a quiet place to focus on their academic goals.

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