Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems

Robotic and autonomous systems are now used in areas such as autonomous vehicle guidance, healthcare, remote surgery, industrial manufacturing and domestic assistance. This multi-disciplined BEng Robotics degree brings together electronics, computer software, and mechanics. In the first three years, students will be given a background in all three disciplines, along with the opportunity to build integrated systems. In the final two years, students can either continue with a broad-based curriculum, or specialise in particular aspects of contemporary robotics. The philosophy behind all of the programmes is 'learning by doing'. The programmes are designed to be practical and allow students to develop skills beyond traditional academic content. Students work on both individual and group projects from the third year onwards, providing them with valuable hands-on experience. 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 and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a chartered engineer. Heriot-Watt's robotics graduates are highly employable and have progressed to careers in a wide range of industries, working for organisations such as Bosch, Rolls Royce, Leonardo, Mott MacDonald, BP and Texas Instruments.