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Robotics

Course details
  • BEng (Hon)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Frenchay Campus
Awarded by:
University of the West of England, Bristol

Course summary

Learn alongside experts from the world-renowned Bristol Robotics Laboratory, using our state-of-the-art equipment to make and test your own inventions.

Why study robotics?
Robotics is gradually becoming a part of our daily lives, and we are increasingly relying on intelligent systems to perform routine tasks. Robots are being used in a wide range of applications, from unmanned vehicles in aerospace and sub-sea exploration to consumer products, agriculture, manufacturing, and more. The explosion of interest in artificial intelligence is accelerating the adoption of robotics technology in these sectors and beyond. This makes studying in this field very timely, with a high demand for graduates.

Why UWE Bristol?
This programme draws together state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies with experts in many subfields teaching at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory and the wider School of Engineering.

You'll get experience in robot control, artificial intelligence, computer vision, electronics and more. The integration of knowledge, skills and practice means that you'll learn to tackle real engineering challenges.

This modern engineering curriculum is designed to attract students from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about the future role of robotics engineering in industry and society.

Where can it take me?
As a student engineer, you'll start your professional journey towards becoming an incorporated or chartered engineer from day one. You'll learn by doing, applying and revisiting your early skills through embedded project weeks and development of digital and physical prototypes, just as you would in practice.

There is an increasing demand for graduates with the technical and creative abilities to work in this industry. You'll be prepared for a rewarding career devising, developing and managing intelligent systems in sectors such as manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare, leisure and the creative arts.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H671
Institution code:
B80
Campus name:
Frenchay Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
112 points

A level

Grade C or above in Mathematics, plus a Pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics.

Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken on to full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

One of the following BTEC Diplomas: Aeronautical Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Land-based Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering.

Must include Merit in one of the following units: Further Engineering Mathematics, Further Mathematics for Construction or Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems.

Please list the units that you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us.

Access to HE Diploma

15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Mathematics and 15 Level 3 credits at Pass in another Science or Technology subject.

Scottish Higher

Grade D in Advanced Higher Mathematics, plus a Pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design and Manufacture, Engineering, Physics, Statistics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

To include a minimum grade of 5 in higher level Mathematics and a pass at higher level in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2 in Mathematics plus a Pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Technology.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

You must be studying one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Systems Design and Engineering; Engineering Automation Control and Manufacturing Processes; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical Engineering and Design; Automation, Systems and Control; Manufacturing
To include Merit in the following unit: Applied Mathematics for Engineering.

T Level

You must achieve a Grade C in A-Level Mathematics in addition to your T Level qualification.

If you have or are looking to partially complete your T-Level you are still required to have the equivalent to 2 full A-Levels as part of our minimum entry requirements. As a result, if you are applying with only the core or occupational specialism, this may be insufficient as a stand-alone qualification.

We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. UWE Bristol welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application.

If you have HNC, HND or FdSc qualifications in closely related subjects, you may be credited with individual modules, which will shorten the course for you.

Please note that applicants are required to achieve all Merits in the Final year of the HND/HNC. If you don't have all Merits in the Final year or have studied a different but closely related subject, we'll consider your application and if we cannot give you Advanced Entry we may be able to credit you with certain modules.

In your application form, please list all the HNC, HND and Foundation Degree units that you have or are taking.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

At UWE Bristol we are committed to ensuring all applicants can fulfil their potential.

We make contextual offers for this course that are lower than our standard entry criteria.

We use a range of information from your UCAS application to consider your background and experiences as an individual and the impact these may have had on you. You do not need to provide us with any additional information to be considered for a contextual offer.

Learn more on the Bristol, UWE website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Clearing contact details

Clearing information

Apply online

Email:admissions@uwe.ac.uk

Phone:+44(0)117 32 83333

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Thursday 13th August - 08:00 - 20:00
Friday 14th August - 08:00 - 18:00
Saturday 15th August - 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 16th August - Closed
Monday 17th August to Thursday 20th August - 09:00 – 17:00
Friday 21st August – 09:00 – 16:30
Saturday 22nd August and Sunday 23rd August - Closed
Monday 24th August to Thursday 27th August - 09:00 – 17:00
Friday 28th August – 09:00 – 16:30
Saturday 29th August to Monday 31st August - Closed

Course contact details

Admissions Office

Email:Admissions@uwe.ac.uk

Phone:+44 (0)117 32 83333

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