- Students will study the theoretical principles behind robotics and automation and, thanks to its strong practical focus, they will also have opportunities to put these principles into practice. Working with basic robots, to begin with, they will spend time in the lab learning simple programming and systems and developing the knowledge to understand the more complex and sophisticated systems used in industry.
- Students will get to build their own robots in two separate engineering design projects during the first and second years, of their course, giving them the chance to apply their knowledge and refine their skills in the designing, building, and testing of electronic and electrical systems.
- Industry visits and case studies will develop student's understanding of how robotics and automation work in the real world, from their application in the production of food and drinks to the development of autonomous vehicles.
- This course offers the opportunity to take a sandwich year – a year of paid employment in the industry which will build student's skills and experience. This is usually taken between the second and third year of their degree, typically making their course four years in total.