Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Are you looking for an exciting career in the innovative field of artificial intelligence and robotics? This is the course for you!

Course outline

Study Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at Aston University and be at the forefront of cutting edge science and engineering. On this programme you will not only develop a practical and technical skillset, but you'll also understand the theory of artificial intelligence and it's applications. Taught by world-leading experts within the field, in outstanding facilities, you will graduate with a wealth of knowledge and be fully prepared for an exciting career in the digital industry.

On this programme you will learn, collaborate and flourish through project based learning with students in other digital technology subject areas. This approach of learning mimics the real-life working world, where your career prospects will be enriched by working alongside people with different skill sets, view points and approaches. You will be able to tailor your learning throughout the four years and select your specialisms based on your own interests. This programme cuts across many modern digital areas such as machine learning, computer science, software engineering, robotics engineering, autonomous robotics and data science.

Key benefits

• Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.

• Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)

• Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £31,400 one year after graduating (Computing; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)

• Excellent prospects - Ranked 8th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects – on track’ (Computer Science; Complete University Guide, 2025)

• Highly ranked - Ranked 12th overall in the UK for Computer Science and Information Systems (Guardian, 2025)

Where can this degree take me?

The transferable skills that our artificial intelligence and robotics programmes provide mean that graduates may find opportunities in a wide range of roles, such as:

• Robot technician

• Robotic process automation engineer

• AI software developer

• Machine learning engineer

• Data analyst/engineer/scientist

• Business analyst

• Business development manager

• Research scientist

• AI consultant

• AI ethics or policy analyst