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Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Computing, Engineering and Technology

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MSc

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Overview

The MSc Intelligent Systems and Robotics course explores the integration of computer science, AI, and engineering to develop intelligent robotic systems. It covers key topics such as data conversion, biometrics, and biologically-inspired robots, taught by expert faculty. The program emphasizes practical development and research achievements in robotics.

Application Timeline

  1. October 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. January 1, 2026
    Start date
  3. April 30, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
England£12,125£12,125
Northern Ireland£12,125£12,125
Scotland£12,125£12,125
Wales£12,125£12,125
Channel Islands£12,125£12,125
Republic of Ireland£12,125£12,125
EU£23,500£23,500
International£23,500£23,500

Requirements

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About

Overview of Robotics

Robotics integrates knowledge from various fields such as computer science, artificial intelligence, engineering, and neuroscience to create hardware capable of sensing and interacting with the real world. This multidisciplinary approach has led to the development of diverse technologies, including satellites, submarines, racecars, and robots.

Research Achievements

Our research team has made significant contributions to the field, including:

  • Participation in the Robot Soccer World Cup final
  • Creation of an autonomous robot fish for the London Aquarium
  • Development of a self-programming computer vision system

Course...

Subject Area Information

Intelligent Systems is a multidisciplinary field that integrates principles from computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, robotics, and cognitive science to create systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to Intelligent Systems

  • 2. Machine Learning

  • 3. Robotics and Autonomous Systems

  • 4. Cognitive Systems

  • 5. Data Mining and Big Data

  • 6. Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Understanding of fundamental principles
  • Ability to identify and describe various intelligent systems
  • Basic programming skills
  • Ability to design and implement machine learning algorithms
  • Proficiency in using machine learning libraries and frameworks
  • Data analysis and preprocessing
  • Designing and programming robotic systems
  • Integrating sensors and actuators
  • Developing control algorithms
  • Implementing autonomous navigation
  • Understanding of cognitive processes
  • Ability to design systems that mimic human cognition
  • Proficiency in developing interactive systems
  • Extracting meaningful patterns from large datasets
  • Using big data tools and technologies
  • Data visualization techniques
  • Developing NLP applications
  • Understanding linguistic structures
  • Implementing speech and text processing algorithms

Career

Upon completing courses in Intelligent Systems, students can pursue a variety of careers, including but not limited to roles that involve designing, implementing, and managing intelligent systems across various applications.

Potential Professions
  • AI Engineer

    Designing and implementing AI models and algorithms.

  • Machine Learning Engineer

    Developing machine learning models and deploying them in production environments.

  • Robotics Engineer

    Creating and programming robotic systems for various applications.

  • Data Scientist

    Analyzing and interpreting complex data to help organizations make informed decisions.

  • NLP Specialist

    Developing applications that process and analyze human language data.

  • Cognitive Systems Engineer

    Designing systems that simulate human cognitive processes.

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