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Bachelor of Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems

Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh campus

About the program

Five-year integrated master's combining electronics, Software and mechanics for robotics.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Robotics
  • Autonomous and Interactive Systems. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Information technology professionals
  • Engineering professionals
  • Science
  • Engineering and technology associate professionals
  • Robotics

Curriculum

  • Five-year MEng. First-year courses include Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Praxis Electronic Design
  • Praxis Programming
  • Software Development 1
  • A robotics group project and Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists
  • Individual and group projects continue from year three
  • With specialisation later.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school leaving qualifications set per programme
  • For example A-Levels BBC
  • Highers ABBB or IB 28 points for Computer Science
  • The minimum offer is shown on each programme page and may be higher for popular courses. Strong A-Level or IB applicants can take a 3-year route with direct entry to Year 2. Subject requirements apply for some programmes.
  • Varies by programme (standard entry
  • Sept 2027): e.g. A-Levels BBC and IB 28-29 points (Computer Science
  • Accountancy
  • Economics)
  • Highers ABBB-AABB
  • No GPA published.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualifications (A-Levels, IB, Highers, BTEC or country equivalents, 3-year option with direct entry to Year 2 for strong A-Level/IB applicants), Subject requirements (e.g. Maths) vary.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 63
  • Cambridge 169
  • Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme page for entry requirements and the September 2027 start. The 2027 overseas deadline is not yet published (2026 entry closed to overseas applicants on 17 August 2026). Apply through UCAS
  2. Or directly online if applying from overseas. No application fee is published for direct applications. Upload your transcript
  3. Passport copy and English evidence. Some programmes
  4. Such as sign language or design
  5. May invite you to interview or request a portfolio. Accept your offer. Overseas self-funded students pay an advance instalment of fees. Request your CAS
  6. Then apply for the student visa showing tuition plus maintenance (up to 10
  7. 539 GBP).

Other costs

Tuition per year£26,840 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£2,000 GBP

Program details

CampusEdinburgh Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty or school requires confirmation
DepartmentDepartment of Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value240
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.