BSc Creative Robotics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Robotics Engineering and Creative Computing, focusing on the intersection of technical systems and artistic applications. Core topics include Programming, Mathematical Modelling, Communication & Writing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes an optional placement year in industry between the second and third year, and culminates in a self-directed graduation project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: Grades BCC or above at A-level Merit Merit Merit (MMM) at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology, or Art and Design) Access to Higher Education Diploma with 104 UCAS tariff points (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology, or Art and Design) Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) and 1 A Level at Grade C or above Equivalent International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma You should also have 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C). If you do not have a Science or Mathematics-based A-level, you should have at least Grade B/Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 10%
- London: 70%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Block 1
- Coding One: Introduction to Coding Practice
- Critical Robotics: A History of Robotics and Computational Creativity
- Creative Making: Design and Coding
- Block 2
- Coding Two: Data, Maths and Methods for Mechanical Engineering
- Computational Practices: Creative Mechanics
- Creative Making: Physical Computing
- Block 1
- Coding Three: AI and Machine Learning
- Critical Robotics: Robots and Society
- Creative Making: Art and Robotics
- Block 2
- Coding Four: Social Robotics
- Computational Practices: Advanced Creative Mechanics
- Creative Making: Creative Human Robot Interaction
- Optional Year in Industry
- Year 3/4
- Coding Five: Networked Robotics
- Critical Robotics: Robotic Ethics
- Creative Making: Research and Design for the Graduation Project
- Coding Six: Developing Robots in the Creative Industry
- Creative Making: Graduation Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Creative Robotics at University of the Arts London earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £34,500. The £29,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Creative Robotics at University of the Arts London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Creative Robotics at University of the Arts London?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Creative Robotics at University of the Arts London?
The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
Does BSc Creative Robotics at University of the Arts London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Creative Robotics at University of the Arts London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.