Edge Hill University
Intelligent Automation & Robotics MEng (Hons)
Edge Hill University

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £30425 £31682 £36736
25-75 percentile range £25861 - £34313 £25601 - £39326 £29731 - £45361

Course Description

Intelligent automation and robotics is an innovative and fast-moving industry. Our integrated Masters degree places you at the technological cutting edge. You’ll harness your technical skills to make a real impact in society. And we’ll help you rise to the challenge.

Uncover problems. Discover solutions. Revel in the beauty of technology.

Our MEng Intelligent Automation and Robotics degree prepares you for a career at the forefront of technological innovation. You’ll push boundaries and shape the future. By using the power of technology and creative thinking, you’ll enjoy a rewarding career.

Through a mix of lectures, group discussions, and practical exercises, you’ll explore essential topics. These will include robotics, digital electronics, automation, image processing, and power systems.

We’ve worked with employers to check our course is industry-informed. Our staff will support you to build key transferable skills including problem solving and creative thinking.

As a graduate of the MEng degree, you’ll be well prepared for specialist jobs and leadership responsibility. Your range of skills will set you apart in the workplace, whether you end up in manufacturing, vehicular technology, or something else in the automation industry. Your professional expertise will also allow you to explore roles in different parts of the world.

You will be assessed through a combination of practical exercises, reports, essays, presentations and examinations. We want you to develop the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, therefore assessment includes both of these forms, though the emphasis is strongly on individual work.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

This must include A Level Mathematics at Grade C or above or equivalent. GCSE English Language at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent, is also required.

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Engineering

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

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

Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)

If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven’t been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards. For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements, including details of alternative qualifications, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/offers or contact our Course Enquiries Team on 01695 657000 or email [email protected].

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

International students should visit our website for further information: edgehill.ac.uk/international
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Intelligent Automation & Robotics, MEng (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Intelligent Automation & Robotics MEng (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1

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)
  • year 2
  • year 3

University Rankings

Positions of Edge Hill University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University is located in Ormskirk, in North East England. EHU was established in 1885 with the mission to create opportunity from knowledge. The university's commitment to providing the best possible employment opportunities for its students is reflected in their Creative Edge facility, a modern and stylish hub where collaborating businesses work on projects with students, and conduct their recruiting activity. There are extensive options for transportation here, with rail connections via Liverpool and Preston, and the Edge Link Bus which comes every 20 minutes.

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undergraduates:
9965
postgraduates:
1920
Total:
11885
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Where is this programme taught

Ormskirk (Main Campus)
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