BEng Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence MEng/
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, combining mechanical systems with artificial intelligence and robotics. Core topics include Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Signal Processing, Circuit Design, Programming, and Mathematical Modelling. A Team Design Project such as the IMechE Design Challenge features in the first year, and an optional placement year is available. The programme concludes with a supervised BEng Project requiring independent research and an engineering solution.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: BEng (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points At least three A Levels, including Mathematics and a science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science/Computing, Design and Technology or Electronics), or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. Alternatively, a BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering or a related subject, such as Aerospace / Aeronautical / Electrical / Electronic / Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, will be considered. Applications from those that have undertaken an Engineering foundation year will also be considered. MEng: 128-144 UCAS tariff points At least three A Levels, including Mathematics and two science subjects (Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science/Computing, Design and Technology, Electronics), or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. Alternatively, a BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering or a related subject, such as Aerospace / Aeronautical / Electrical / Electronic / Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, will be considered. Applications from those that have undertaken an Engineering foundation year will also be considered. BEng (Hons) including foundation year: 64 UCAS tariff points A minimum of 64 UCAS points from A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications is required. Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
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: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 62%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 515 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 56 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 13%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 290 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 70%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Design and Manufacture
- Engineering Mathematics and Programming
- Introduction to Electronics, Robotics and AI
- Navigate with Microcontroller Projects
- Advanced Mathematics and Control Theory
- Exploring Robotic Engineering Project Management
- Machine Learning and Computer Vision
- Robotic Modelling and Design
- BEng Project
- Communication Systems and Digital Signal Processing
- Future Skills Apply
- Industrial Motion Planning and Deep Learning
- Sustainable Engineering
- Biologically Inspired Robotics with Reinforcement Learning
- Industrial Robotics and Human Robot Interaction
- MEng Team Project
- Sensors, Actuators and Embedded Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence MEng/ at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £48,500. The £36,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence MEng/ at Kingston University do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence MEng/ at Kingston University?
73% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence MEng/ at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 86 UCAS points.
Does BEng Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence MEng/ at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence MEng/ at Kingston University?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.