Overview

On this Robotics and Automation (Hons) programme from Leeds Beckett University , you’ll build on your core skills in the design of electronic systems by:

Studying the theoretical principles behind robotics and automation and putting these principles into practice in specialist labs

Spending time in the lab learning the foundations of electronics, programming, and systems engineering

Developing knowledge in AI and machine learning to understand and solve more complex and sophisticated systems used in industry

Building your own robots in two separate engineering design projects

Refining your skills in designing, building and testing embedded systems

Using specialist control labs to model and apply the engineering knowledge required in advanced factory automation

Building a sustainable future for everyone relies on doing more with what we have. Consequently, robotics and automation lie at the heart of every modern system - from smart homes, through lean and agile manufacturing and production, to smart cities and technologies. Emerging developments in AI, software engineering, machine learning, and advanced control systems are also moving industries and technologies in new directions. As a robotics and automation specialist, you’ll seek to solve ever-more complex problems, to address the global challenges of tomorrow.

Career opportunities:

There is an increased demand for experts in this area, driven by the arrival of AI and machine learning and the huge impact of digitisation, automation and artificial intelligence on the economy. Your knowledge of how to make machines interact with their environment could take your career in a variety of directions. You could work in the aerospace and food industries, the development of ambient assisted living, new internet and mobile technologies or automotive production.

A variety of job roles will be open to you, including:

Automation designer/engineer/operator

Robotics designer/engineer/operator

Embedded system designer/engineer

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computers in Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Principles

Digital Electronics

Maths for Electronics and Electrical Engineers

Engineering Skills

Engineering Design Project

Engineering Systems and Data Acquisition

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Automotive Engineering Robotics View 99 other Bachelors in Robotics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 112-128 points required.

GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass overall with a minimum of 112-128 UCAS tariff points to include 15 merits in Maths or a science subjects.

T Levels: Pass overall with a minimum of 112-128 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core in a relevant subject.

International baccalaureate: 112-128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above to include at least 40 points from maths or science subjects.

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Tuition Fees

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16840 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time:

UK: €81.58 per credit

International: €140.33 per credit

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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