Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems BEng (Hons)

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About This Programme

4-year BEng (Hons) Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems, learning-by-doing emphasis with hands-on individual and group projects from Year 3. Year 1: Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Praxis Electronic Design, Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1, Software Development 1 (Sep); Praxis Programming, Robotics group project, Mathematics 2, Software Development 2 (Jan). Year 2: Digital Design and Programming, Circuits and Analysis, Mathematics 3, Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms (Sep); Computer Architecture and Embedded Systems, Introduction to Robotics, Mathematics 4, Data Structures and Algorithms (Jan). Year 3: Probability/Statistics/Information Theory, Sustainable Development and Engineering Management, Signals and Systems, AI and Intelligent Agents (Sep); Electrical Power and Machines, Time and Frequency Signal Analysis, System Project (Jan; large integrated team design project). Year 4 mandatory full-year: 4th Year Individual Project (significant engineering investigation). Year 4 Sep optional: Linear Control, Embedded Systems, Biologically Inspired Computation, Robotics Systems Science, Dynamics 1, Intelligent Robotics, Data Mining and Machine Learning. Year 4 Jan optional: Advanced Human Computer Interaction, Robotic Mechanical Systems, Image Processing. Year 1 entry: A-Level CCC (Math + Physics mandatory); IB 24 (3 HL inc. Math/Physics); CBSE 65%; American HS 70% + SAT I 1000; Tawjihiyya 80% (Elite 75%); FBISE 70%; BTEC L3 MMM; Scottish Highers BBBB; French Bac 12/20 + IELTS 6.0; Lebanese Bac 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0; Russian/Kazakhstan Attestat grade 5 + IELTS 6.0. Year 2 advanced entry: A-Level BBC; IB 27; CBSE 85%; HND PPP; BTEC L3 DDD; FBISE 85%; Cert HE C minimum; Scottish Advance Higher BC + BBBB. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5). September intake (Year 1 + Year 2 advanced); January intake via Certificate of Higher Education in Engineering (CHEE) pathway. Tuition AED 82,264/year (incl. VAT), total AED 329,056. 90%+ graduate employment within six months. Programme Leader: Senthil Arumugam Muthukumaraswamy (Associate Professor), also runs BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

What You'll Study

Year 1

Detailed Course Guide Provides the basic mathematics, electronics, programming, and mechanical engineering skills that form the core knowledge for later work.

  • Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Praxis Electronic Design
  • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1
  • Software Development 1
  • Praxis Programming
  • Robotics group project
  • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2
  • Software Development 2

Year 2

Detailed Course Guide Builds on the core skills with more advanced electronic engineering, software and mechanical engineering topics. Concepts of robotics and autonomy are introduced through courses on robot kinematics and autonomous vehicle control. This work is supported by practical activities.

  • Digital Design and Programming
  • Circuits and Analysis
  • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 3
  • Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Computer Architecture and Embedded Systems
  • Introduction to Robotics
  • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 4
  • Data Structures and Algorithms

Year 3

Detailed Course Guide Includes more advanced specialisms, including signal processing, artificial intelligence, graphics and system design. There is a large team design project that builds on and integrates the taught material.

  • Probability, Statistics, and Information Theory
  • Sustainable Development and Engineering Management
  • Signals and Systems
  • Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
  • Electrical Power and Machines
  • Time and Frequency Signal Analysis
  • System Project

Year 4

Detailed Course Guide Options allow the student to focus on particular areas of interest. Topics include: robotics and automation, embedded systems, signal and image processing, virtual worlds and interaction, and biologically inspired computing. A project covering the full year allows the student to investigate and solve a significant science or engineering problem.

  • 4th Year Individual Project

Optional courses

  • Linear Control
  • Embedded Systems
  • Biologically Inspired Computation
  • Robotics Systems Science
  • Dynamics 1
  • Intelligent Robotics
  • Data Mining and Machine Learning
  • Advanced Human Computer Interaction
  • Robotic Mechanical Systems
  • Image Processing

Entry Requirements

Academic: Our entry criteria are listed below. However, please note that the final decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects. GCE A-Level - CCC (or AABB at AS-Level), including mandatory subjects Math and Physics CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 65%, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70%, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics + SAT I – 1000 (500 English and 500 Math) Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75%, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics and 3 SL) BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma – MMM, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics FBISE grade 12 or equivalent - 70%, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics + IELTS 6.0 French Baccalaureate - 12/20, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics + IELTS 6.0 Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics + IELTS 6.0 Scottish Higher - Minimum of BBBB in Scottish Highers in relevant subjects, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics Degree Entry Programme - Successful completion of the Degree Entry Programme in Engineering with 4 C's NCUK IFP/INTO Qualification IFP - Applicants with an NCUK IFP/INTO Qualification IFP in Engineering are encouraged to contact the Recruitment and Admissions Office for further guidance. Mandatory Subjects - Math and Physics Year 2: Students who are eligible to be admitted directly into second year can choose to join the first year, where available. GCE A-Levels – BBC, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points (3 HL, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics, and 3 SL) CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 85%, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70%, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics + 3 AP at grade 4 (including mandatory subjects Math and Physics) or Minimum 3 SAT 2 Subjects 500 each, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics. Higher National Diploma (HND) – PPP, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - DDD, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics FBISE grade 12 or equivalent - 85%, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics Certificate of Higher Education - Successful completion of course with a minimum of grades of C in every Subject Scottish Advance Higher - Minimum of BC in Scottish Advance Highers in relevant subjects, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics + Minimum of BBBB in Scottish Highers in relevant subjects, Including mandatory subjects Math and Physics Pearson Higher National Diploma (HND) – Minimum of Pass in Pearson Higher National Diploma in Engineering. NCUK /INTO Qualification - Applicants with an NCUK /INTO Qualification are encouraged to contact the Recruitment and Admissions Office for further guidance. University Transfer Applicants - Applicants transferring from another recognised university may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Recruitment and Admissions Office for further guidance. Mandatory Subjects/background - Math and Physics/Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems Engineering Year 3: Students who are eligible to be admitted directly into third year can choose to join the first year or second year, where available. Diploma in Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems Engineering – Diploma in Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems Engineering may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Recruitment and Admissions Office for further guidance. University Transfer Applicants - Applicants transferring from another recognised university may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Recruitment and Admissions Office for further guidance. Mandatory Subjects/background - Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems Engineering Additional information: To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the United Kingdom. This programme is in the process of reaccreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accreditation is awarded through a renewal-based and periodic accreditation review process which is currently underway for academic year 2025/26 entry

Programme Details

Award

BEng (Hons)

Start Date

September

Duration

4 years

Qualification

BEng (Hons)

Subject Area

Engineering

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person