The University of Sheffield
Robotics MSc
The University of Sheffield

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Build on your existing knowledge to become an expert in robotics and autonomous systems, with the interdisciplinary skills to join the next generation of engineers.

Course description Robotics is increasingly important to a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, marine and many more. Cyber-physical systems, such as robotics and autonomous systems, the Internet of Things, the smart grid and cloud computing, are being used more widely

This course helps you translate your existing knowledge and skills by developing your knowledge and skills in the key areas of robotics and autonomous systems. You’ll learn about sensing and perception, cognition and autonomy, control and planning and robotic devices and systems.

You’ll be able to apply your skills across many engineering disciplines and you’ll use industry-standard CAD and hardware tools to design and analyse mechatronic systems.

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Robotics, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

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.

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About The University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.

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