BEng Robotics
About this course
BEng(Hons) in Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, focused on robotics and intelligent systems. Core topics include Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Programming, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Teaching takes place at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, and the course supports progression towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status. A group design project and an individual research project form part of the degree.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need on our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: Grade C in Mathematics plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics. Relevant subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Mathematics, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics. BTEC: You must be studying one of the following: Aeronautical Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Land-based Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations and Maintenance Engineering. To include Merit in one of the following units: Further Engineering Mathematics or Further Mathematics for Construction. Please list the units you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Mathematics and 15 credits at Pass in another Science or Technology subject. Baccalaureate IB: To include a minimum grade of 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and a pass at Higher Level in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H2 in Mathematics plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Technology. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You must be studying one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Systems Design and Engineering; Engineering Automation Control and Manufacturing Processes; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical Engineering and Design; Automation, Systems and Control; Manufacturing To include Merit in the following unit: Applied Mathematics for Engineering. T Levels: Grade C in A-Level Mathematics, in addition to your T Level qualification. If you have or are looking to partially complete your T-Level, you are still required to have the equivalent to 2 full A-Levels as part of our minimum entry requirements. As a result, if you are applying with only the core or occupational specialism, this may be insufficient as a stand-alone qualification.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 74%
- Learning opportunities: 57%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 53%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Skilled trades occupations: 30%
- Engineering professionals: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 25%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 280 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 8%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 60%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Foundation course: 30%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Practical Electronics
- Professional Skills for Engineers
- Mathematics for Robotics
- Digital and Mechanics Skills
- Programming for Engineers
- Fundamental Robotics Principles
- Project Management for Engineers
- Microcontrollers Applications Group Lab
- Introduction to Machine Vision
- Signal Theory
- Engineering Research
- Robot Control Systems
- Robot Learning
- Engineering in Society
- Advanced Vision for Localisation and Mapping
- Group Design and Integration Project
- Engineering Project
- Human Robot Interaction Technologies
- Digital Signal Processing
- Robotic System Architectures
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Robotics at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £44,500. 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 at UWE Bristol do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Robotics at UWE Bristol?
74% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Robotics at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Is BEng Robotics at UWE Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Robotics at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Robotics at UWE Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.