BEng Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems
About this course
BEng (Hons) Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems, an engineering degree focused on electronics, computer software, and mechanics to build integrated systems. Core topics include Programming. Students build practical skills through hands-on group and individual projects starting in the third year. The first year covers the foundations through Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Praxis Electronic Design, Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1, Software Development 1, Praxis Programming, Robotics group project, Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2, and Software Development 2. The curriculum provides a broad background in electronics, computer software, and mechanics across the initial three years. In the fourth year, students can choose to maintain a broad curriculum or specialise in specific aspects of contemporary robotics.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC (Maths and either Physics or Electronics, with required subjects at BB) IB: 29 points. Must include Physics and Maths, both at Higher Level 5. Highers: AABB (over two sittings). Must include Maths and one of Physics, Technological Studies, Engineering Science, or Computer Science, with one required subject achieved at A. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Physics and Maths. HNC: A in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Physics and Maths. All HNCs must include Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3. HND: BB in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Physics and Maths. All HNDs must include Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Engineering professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 450 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 7%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 70%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Modules
- Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Praxis Electronic Design
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1
- Software Development 1
- Praxis Programming
- Robotics group project
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2
- Software Development 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems at Heriot-Watt University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £45,000. The £37,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems at Heriot-Watt University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems at Heriot-Watt University?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 191 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems at Heriot-Watt University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.