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PhD of Robotics
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A multidisciplinary robotics master's taught by engineering, Computer science and health sciences faculty.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Robotics and apply scientific and technical reasoning
- Evaluate design choices
- And communicate practical solutions.
Career outcomes
- Engineering Technologist
- Project Engineer
- Technical Project Coordinator
- Operations Engineer
Curriculum
- Core requirements include one course each in mechanical engineering (robot mechanics or control systems)
- Electrical and computer engineering (mobile robotics
- Assistive robotics or sensing and navigation) and computer science (reinforcement learning or robotic science). Students then select a concentration
- For 32 semester hours (33 with co-op).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Relevant undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or masters
- with a research proposal and personal statement.
Accepted academic background
Relevant undergraduate degree (2.1+) and/or masters; online application with research proposal (up to 1,500 words) and personal statement
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 81
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 69
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
- Research Proposal
- Personal Statement
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Contact a prospective supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the program requires them. Prepare for the required admission interview. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,530 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Engineering and Built Environment |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
229 days left
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 30 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,530 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 81, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 69, IELTS Academic 6.5. An interview is required.
2813 scholarships are connected to this program.

