Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence MEng/BEng (Hons)

Why choose this course?

Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence stand at the cutting edge of technological progress to address some of the most pressing challenges facing society today, encompassing innovations such as industrial robotic arms, autonomous vehicles, aerial drones and space robots. As a student on this course, you will acquire the vital skills and knowledge required to tackle these intricate challenges, opening up a world of possibilities at the intersection of these two potent fields, and ultimately making a significant impact on a global level.

Our hand-on course equips you with the Future Skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving technological landscape. Discover how to harness the power of artificial intelligence and other state-of-the-art technologies to design and develop intelligent systems and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that can make a positive impact on society. The course will prepare you for a career in a wide range of fields and ensure that you are well-positioned to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Embrace the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a guiding force for a sustainable future for all. In this course, you will learn how to integrate these goals into your professional endeavours, actively contributing to their achievement. Our diverse and inclusive curriculum, crafted to meet the needs of varied communities, is delivered by academics from diverse backgrounds. This unique learning experience allows students to engage with people from different cultures and perspectives, enriching their understanding and broadening their horizons.

Please note: this course is subject to validation. Some course information may not be available at this time.

Course	Attendance	UCAS code	Year of entry
Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence MEng	4 years full time	H903	2024
Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence MEng	5 years full time including sandwich year	H904	2024
Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence BEng (Hons)	3 years full time	H900	2024
Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence BEng (Hons)	4 years full time including sandwich year	H901	2024

Please note: this course is subject to validation.

Location

Roehampton Vale

Reasons to choose Kingston University

Engage in a hands-on learning experience that builds a solid foundation in the core principles of robotic engineering and applied artificial intelligence, equipping you with the knowledge and skills sought after by the fast-paced industrial, commercial and domestic sectors.
Apply cutting-edge techniques to tackle real-world robotics challenges using artificial intelligence, gaining invaluable practical experience while deepening your understanding of the latest industry trends and innovations.
Dive into a wide range of applications, encompassing robotics, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision and intelligent control systems.
Collaborate with fellow students from diverse cultural, social and professional backgrounds in team-based projects, fostering a deeper appreciation for diversity, honing your ability to navigate varied perspectives, and nurturing an inclusive mindset vital for future engineering professionals.

What you will study

Foundation year

An Engineering Foundation course with pathways in Aerospace, Civil, Mechanical Engineering is available.

Find out more out the engineering foundation year

Future Skills

Knowledge to give you the edge

Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.

As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.

At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.

Learn employability enhancing Future Skills

A female engineering student, in the engineering lab.

Entry requirements

Typical offer 2024

UCAS tariff points: 128-144 for BEng (Hons) and MEng.

BEng: 128-144 UCAS points from three A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. A-levels to include Mathematics and a Science subject ((Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science/Computing, Design and Technology or Electronics). Alternatively, BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering or related subject such as Aerospace/Aeronautical/Electrical/Electronic/Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering will be considered.
MEng: 128-144 UCAS points from three A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. A-levels to include Mathematics and two Science subjects (Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science/Computing, Design and Technology, Electronics). Alternatively, BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering or related subject such as Aerospace/Aeronautical/Electrical/Electronic/Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering will be considered.

Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.

Alternative routes

We will consider a range of alternative Level 3 qualifications.

Applications from those that have undertaken an Engineering foundation year will also be considered.

International

We welcome applications from International Applicants. View our standard entry requirements from your country.

All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.0, with no element below 5.5.

Country-specific information

You will find more information on country specific entry requirements in the International section of our website.

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Typical offer and UCAS points explained

Like most universities, we use the UCAS Tariff point system for our course entry requirements.

Find out more about UCAS Tariff points and see how A-level, AS level, BTEC Diploma and T-level qualifications translate to the points system.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching includes lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical laboratory sessions, backed up by design classes, workshops and site visits.

Assessment methods are usually split between exam and continuous assessment coursework (e.g. reports, computer exercises, laboratories and essays). Some modules are assessed by coursework only.

Guided independent study (self-managed time)

When not attending timetabled sessions, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. This typically will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for final assignments. Your independent learning is supported by a range of excellent facilities including online resources, the library and CANVAS, the online virtual learning platform.

Academic support

Our academic support team here at Kingston University provides help in a range of areas.

Dedicated personal tutor

When you arrive, we'll introduce you to your personal tutor. This is the member of academic staff who will provide academic guidance, be a support throughout your time at Kingston and show you how to make the best use of all the help and resources that we offer at Kingston University.

Feedback summary

We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 20 working days.

Your timetable

Your individualised timetable is normally available to students within 48 hours of enrolment. Whilst we make every effort to ensure timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled learning and teaching can take place on any day of the week between 9am and 6pm. For undergraduate students, Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities, but there may be occasions when this is not possible. Timetables for part-time students will depend on the modules selected.

Class sizes

To give you an indication of class sizes, this course normally enrols 90 students and lecture sizes are normally 80-100. However this can vary by module and academic year.

Who teaches this course

The course team is comprised of highly experienced staff members who possess extensive knowledge in both research and industry. Our dedicated academic staff continue to actively engage in cutting-edge research and maintain strong connections within their respective disciplines, ensuring that the curriculum remains up-to-date, relevant, and informed by the latest industry developments.

As a student on our programme, you will have the opportunity to learn from these world-class academics, benefiting from their wealth of experience and expertise. Our supportive community, which includes not only our accomplished academics but also skilled technicians and attentive administrative staff, is fully committed to helping you succeed in your educational journey. Our diverse staff and student body bring unique insights and experiences, enabling you to learn from different perspectives and broaden your understanding of the global engineering landscape.

Dr Payam Khazaeinejad

Course Director

Dr Beenish Ayaz

Facilities

There is a wide range of facilities for practical work at our Roehampton Vale campus, where this course is based.

Our applied approach to teaching is supported by dedicated laboratories, including state-of-the-art facilities for rapid prototyping and manufacturing, a fully equipped materials laboratory, and a modern electronics and robotics lab. Our labs have recently been enhanced with the addition of robot and electronic equipment, providing students with access to the latest technologies and tools.

You will have access to a modern environment with the latest technology and industry-standard equipment, including:

3D design studio and workshop
mechanical engineering workshop
rolling roads
automotive testing facilities
a Lotus Exige
cars and motorcycles built by engineering students.

The recently enlarged library at Roehampton Vale provides collections of specialist engineering books and journals.

The £4 million Hawker Wing provides three floors of extra space for students and staff at Roehampton Vale, including improved learning and teaching facilities.

Take a look inside our engineering labs at Roehampton Vale campus

Three engineering students working on a Formula Student car.

Course fees and funding

2024/25 fees for this course

The tuition fee you pay depends on whether you are assessed as a 'Home' (UK), 'Islands' or 'International' student. In 2024/25 the fees for this course are:

Fee category	Amount
Home (UK students)	£9,250*
International	Year 1 (2024/25): £17,800 Year 2 (2025/26): £18,500 Year 3 (2026/27): £19,200 Year 4 (2027/28): £20,100

For courses with a sandwich year, the fee for the placement year can be viewed on the undergraduate fees table. The placement fee published is for the relevant academic year stated in the table. This fee is subject to annual increases but will not increase by more than the fee caps as prescribed by the Office for Students or such other replacing body.

* The fees shown above apply for Year 1 of the degree from 2024/25 onwards (fees may rise in line with inflation for future academic years). For full time programmes of a duration of more than one academic year, the published fee is an annual fee, payable each year, for the duration of the programme. Your annual tuition fees cover your first attempt at all of the modules necessary to complete that academic year. A re-study of any modules will incur additional charges calculated by the number of credits. Home tuition fees may be subject to annual increases but will not increase by more than the fee caps as prescribed by the Office for Students or such other replacing body. Full time taught International fees are subject to an annual increase and are published in advance for the full duration of the programme.

Eligible UK students can apply to the Government for a tuition loan, which is paid direct to the University. This has a low interest-rate which is charged from the time the first part of the loan is paid to the University until you have repaid it.

Note for EU students: UK withdrawal from the European Union

The Government has recently announced that new students from the European Union and Swiss Nationals starting their course after August 2021 will no longer be eligible for a student loan in England for Undergraduate or Postgraduate studies from the 2021/22 academic year. This decision only applies to new EU students starting after 2021/22. If you are an existing/continuing EU student, you will continue to be funded until you graduate or withdraw from your course.

International students

Important: if you are an international student requiring a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, you will need an ATAS certificate if you wish to apply for the Mechanical Engineering MEng course. Once you have completed the Mechanical Engineering Foundation Year (UCAS code H308), you can transfer to Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons)/BSc(Hons), dependent on satisfactory grades.

Need to know more?

Our undergraduate fees and funding section provides information and advice on money matters.

Additional costs

Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs that are not covered by tuition fees which students will need to consider when planning their studies. Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, access to shared IT equipment and other support services. Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees.

Where a course has additional expenses, we make every effort to highlight them. These may include optional field trips, materials (e.g. art, design, engineering), security checks such as DBS, uniforms, specialist clothing or professional memberships.

Textbooks

Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. You may prefer to buy your own copy of key textbooks; this can cost between £50 and £250 per year.

Computer equipment

There are open-access networked computers available across the University, plus laptops available to loan. You may find it useful to have your own PC, laptop or tablet which you can use around campus and in halls of residence. Free WiFi is available on each campus. You may wish to purchase your own computer, which can cost between £100 and £3,000 depending on your course requirements.

Photocopying and printing

In the majority of cases, written coursework can be submitted online. There may be instances when you will be required to submit work in a printed format. Printing, binding and photocopying costs are not included in your tuition fees, this may cost up to £100 per year.

Travel

Travel costs are not included in your tuition fees but we do have a free intersite bus service which links the campuses, Surbiton train station, Kingston upon Thames train station, Norbiton train station and halls of residence.

Placements

If the placement year option is chosen, during this year travel costs will vary according to the location of the placement, and could be from £0 to £2,000.

Materials

The University supports the expenses incurred for projects (up to £50); however there might be instances where you would like to spend more.

Field trips

All compulsory industrial site visits are paid for by the University; optional ones are not included. There may be some cases in which a student is required to pay a small travel cost – this can range from £0 to £100 depending on where you are travelling from.

3D printing

It is not compulsory as part of your degree to print projects using the 3D printer. However if you wish to, you will need to pay for the material. Printing costs are estimated by weight (cheapest material is 3p per gram and most expensive material is 40p per gram).

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Kingston University will supply you with a lab coat and safety goggles at the start of the year. A £10 voucher will be supplied to help cover the cost of the safety boots when purchasing with our supplier Activity Work Wear. Safety boots can range in cost between £25 and £100.

After you graduate

You'll graduate ready for a successful career in industry, having gained hands-on experience, practical, professional and technical skills.

Careers and recruitment advice

The Faculty has a specialist employability team. It provides friendly and high-quality careers and recruitment guidance, including advice and sessions on job-seeking skills such as CV preparation, application forms and interview techniques. Specific advice is also available for international students about the UK job market and employers' expectations and requirements.

The team runs employer events throughout the year, including job fairs, key speakers from industry and interviews on campus. These events give you the opportunity to hear from, and network with, employers in an informal setting.

Employability preparation at Kingston University

In addition to building expertise in your own discipline, our courses will also help you to develop key transferable skills that you'll need for professional life or further study once you graduate.

As well as a range of careers and employability activities at Kingston, we also offer you the chance to apply and develop your skills in live contexts as an integral part of your course. Opportunities include:

placements
working or studying abroad
volunteering
peer mentoring roles
internship opportunities within and outside the University.

In your final year, you'll get the opportunity to complete a major 'capstone' project where you can apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired to a range of real issues in different contexts. This is a great way to learn and is a valuable bridge to employment or further research at masters level.

Postgraduate opportunities after graduation

If you decide that you would like to go on to postgraduate study after your undergraduate course, we offer a 10% discount on our postgraduate course tuition fees to our alumni.

Work placement year

How you can work in industry during your course

Why take a placement? Work placements have many benefits:

Providing work experience that is relevant to your course and future career
Improving your chances of graduating with a higher grade degree
Enhancing your CV
Can lead to a graduate job
Can enable you to earn a year's salary whilst studying (the vast majority of placements are paid)
Can help you select your final-year project.

"To be successful, tomorrow's leaders will need to be far more rounded individuals than ever before. They will collaborate in pursuit of shared goals. They will guide, challenge and support...They will have an appetite for change and a hunger for continuous improvement, and they will have an ethos of learning and development..."
Jeremy Darroch, Former Chief Executive, Sky

"Doing a placement year effectively gives you one foot in the door of a future job and to stand out from the crowd... as well as enhancing my CV... and future interviews. It's a great motivator to be successful in my studies as it only serves to open even more doors and gain more skills."
Placement student at Jagex Games Studios Ltd

81% of placement students and 34% of non-placement students got a first or 2.1 (Faculty of Computing, Information Systems and Mathematics, 2008).
100% of placement students during 2008 recommend doing a placement (Faculty of Computing, Information Systems and Mathematics, 2008).
Many employers offer a graduate job to their successful placement students.

There is a lot of support available for students looking to secure a placement (e.g. a jobs board with placement vacancies, help with writing CVs and mock interviews). Getting a placement and passing the placement year are ultimately the student's responsibility.

For further information please contact the Placements Team by telephone 020 8417 2969 or email secplace@kingston.ac.uk.

Examples of placements

Placements can be with large multinational companies, international companies, local companies and small start-ups; offering a diverse range of posts. Here are some examples of employers and roles:

Construction-based placement employers	Construction-based placement roles
RG Group Multiplex Costain Willmott Dixon Fluor	Assistant site manager Assistant trades package manager Assistant logistics manager Health and safety officer Construction engineer
Science-based placement employers	Science-based placement roles
Reckitt and Benckiser GSK Drug Control Centre Minton Treharne and Davies Ltd Various local and international hospitals	Bioanalytical sciences Lab assistant Pharmacy assistant Sports coach
Engineering-based placement employers	Engineering-based placement roles
Airbus BAM Nuttall Nissan Bosch Wozair	Analysis of aircraft structure Construction resources specialist Site engineer assistant
Computing and IS based placement employers	Computing and IS based placement roles
Disney Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe IBM McKinsey Intel	Database co-ordinator Software developer Website developer App developer
Mathematics-based placement employers	Mathematics-based placement roles
Lloyds Banking Group AXA Allianz PAU Education, Spain	Analyst Investment solutions Research analyst Accounts assistant

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Course changes and regulations

The information on this page reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. To improve your student experience and the quality of your degree, we may review and change the material information of this course. Course changes explained.

Programme Specifications for the course are published ahead of each academic year.

Regulations governing this course can be found on our website.