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

Career

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 our 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.

Automation designer/engineer/operator

Robotics designer/engineer/operator

Embedded system designer/engineer

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.

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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

Analogue Systems and Circuits

Control Systems

Robotics and AI

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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79

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Automotive Engineering Robotics View 84 other Bachelors in Automotive Engineering 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

IELTS

6

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79

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General requirements

GCSEs

GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) 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 120 UCAS tariff points to include 15 merits in science or maths.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

16350 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16350 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.

International

You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee of £2450.

Living costs for Leeds

637 - 1103 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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