Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems MEng (Hons)
Heriot-Watt University
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Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems MEng (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28500 | £29500 | £33500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £32000 | £24000 - £36000 | £28000 - £42000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30425 | £32243 | £35993 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25861 - £34313 | £25990 - £39483 | £29299 - £44416 |
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Course Description
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.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Example below based on all graduates of Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems MEng (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University
| 60% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 8% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 3% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 3% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 2% | Therapy professionals |
| 2% | Administrative occupations |
| 2% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 2% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 1% | Caring personal services |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Costs
Tuition Fees Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems MEng (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| EU | £24048 | year 1 |
| International | £24048 | 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:
August 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
UCAS application code:
H671
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About Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University is a prominent research education institution located in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Recognised globally for their research contributions in Engineering and Science in particular, this university enjoys a formidable reputation among education ranking listings such as Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings. Despite the university’s campus not being centrally located in the city, students almost unanimously agree that there is more than enough fun to be had on-site, thanks to a proactive Student Union that is constantly working to create spaces and resources for clubs.
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Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems MEng (Hons) | Heriot-Watt University | - | - | - | £9250 | £24048 | - | Edinburgh |
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Mechatronic Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | - | - | - | £9250 | £27400 | - | Southampton |
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- Published:
- 22 July, 2023