Course Summary

Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering is concerned with building physical systems involving software, electronics, sensors and actuators. This degree at Aberystwyth University focuses on building and running physical systems involving computerised sensing and control. **Why study Robotics &Embedded Systems Engineering at Aberystwyth University?** + Access to dedicated Linux, Mac OS X laboratories and central servers; + Access to robotic equipment including Arduinos, mobile robots and sailing robots; + Understand software and the underlying mathematics describing it; + Understanding of engineering mathematics and physics, such as instrumentation, forces, electricity and magnetism; + Understand the engineering of professional high-quality software systems; + Hands-on experience of the engineering of robotics and embedded systems; + Gain a firm foundation in computing skills, with specialized skills in robotics, artificial intelligence and systems engineering. **Our degree prepares you for a variety of careers:** + Robotics; + Embedded systems design; + Software development; + Communications and networking; + Computer applications; + IT consultancy and management; + Systems analysis and development; + Education. If you are interested in taking a work placement, then you can switch to our sister degree schemes BEng Robotics and Systems Engineering with an integrated year in industry (132B) or our MEng Robotics and Systems Engineering with an integrated year in industry (132D).

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 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: 132A

Institution code: A40

Campus Name: Main Site (Aberystwyth)

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

To include B in A-level Mathematics.

To include B in A-level Mathematics.

Pass in Access qualification in a relevant subject with Merit in 50% of units at level 3.

To include 5 points in Mathematics at Higher Level.

To include B in A-level Mathematics.

Aberystwyth University welcomes the Welsh Baccalaureate as a valuable qualification in its own right and considers completion of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate to be equivalent to an A level grade.

Applicants are selected on their individual merits and offers can vary. We allow you flexibility in meeting our entry requirements, and all qualifications that you have already gained, or are working towards, will be considered when reviewing your application. We have an inclusive policy which recognises a broad range of qualifications. The entry requirements listed above represent typical offers for some of the most popular qualifications taken by applicants. If you cannot find the qualifications that you are studying (or have previously studied) please contact our Undergraduate Admissions Office (Telephone: +44 (0)1970 622021; Email: ug-admissions@aber.ac.uk) for advice on your eligibility and details of the typical offer you are likely to receive.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
Cambridge English Advanced
Cambridge English Proficiency
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 With minimum 5.5 in each component.
PTE Academic 55.0 With minimum score of 51 an any component.
TOEFL (iBT) 88.0 With minimum scores in components as follows: Listening 21; Writing 21; Reading 22; Speaking 23.

If you are an international student needing more information about the English Language requirement for your course (e.g. country-specific English Language tests, Partner Institution tests, EU/EEA English Language qualifications where the school curriculum is taught in a native language) please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for further advice.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 85%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 75%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Scotland 9000.0 Year 1
Wales 9000.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9000.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
EU 16300.0 Year 1
International 16300.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The UK and Welsh Governments have confirmed that EU students commencing their studies in the academic year 2021/22 will no longer be eligible for home fee status. Fees for EU students will therefore be charged in line with international fees from 2021/22 onwards. Please note Irish nationals will continue to be eligible for home fee status and support by the Welsh Government under the Common Travel Area arrangement.

Provider information

Penglais
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
United Kingdom
SY23 3FL

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