BEng Robotics (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BEng(Hons) in Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, with a focus on robotics. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a sandwich placement year with industry partners such as Intel, the London Stock Exchange and IBM. An individual research project is completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 80 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 will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 70%
- Learning opportunities: 60%
- Assessment and feedback: 53%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 27%
- Learning resources: 61%
- 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 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 35%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media 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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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
- Foundation Mechanics
- Foundation Mathematics: Algebra and Calculus
- Introduction to Mechatronics
- Engineering Experimentation
- Foundation Group Project
- 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 (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Robotics (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
70% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Robotics (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Is BEng Robotics (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Robotics (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.