- Degree awarded
- Master of Science
- Duration
- 2 Years Full-Time
- Entry requirements
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We require a First or strong Upper Second-class honours degree (2:1 with 65% average), or international equivalent, in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Mechanical, Aerospace, Biomechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Mathematics with evidence of programming ability.
To progress to the second year of this course, we usually require performance at Distinction level. Students who do not meet the criteria for progression to the second year will instead graduate with the one-year Robotics MSc or an alternative appropriate qualification.
When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average with particular emphasis on relevant course units and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place must demonstrate that they have met all the conditions of their offer by 31 July 2024 .
- How to apply
We operate a non-staged admissions process for this programme. Provided your application is complete we aim to give you a decision on your application within 3 months from the date in which it was submitted. However, due to the competition for places and the volume of applications received, it may take longer than the standard time frame to receive an outcome. Please note that all places are subject to availability.
Applications placed after 30th June 2024 may be considered at our discretion if there are still places available on the programme.
Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place must demonstrate that they have met all the conditions of their offer by 31 July 2024.
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Y | N | N | N |
Course overview
- Study at one of the largest departments in the country, with a distinguished history and a focus on the future.
- Combine robotics and autonomous systems by incorporating the mechatronic aspects (mechanical and electronic) with computer science.
- Make use of an incredible array of equipment and facilities.
- Gain practical robotic experience using state-of-the-art cyber-physical systems to help address real-world challenges.
- Learn in our brand-new, purpose-built space for innovation and creativity that is transforming the way our students study, research, and shape the world forever. Explore Our Home for Engineering and Materials .
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Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2024, the tuition fees are as follows:
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MSc (full-time)
UK students (per annum): £14000 year 1, £7000 year 2
International, including EU, students (per annum): £35,000 year 1, £21,00 year 2
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Contact details
- Department
- Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Contact name
- Postgraduate Admissions Team
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 275 0900
- pgt-eee@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/
- School/Faculty
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The School of Engineering creates a world of possibilities for students pursuing skills and understanding. Through dynamic research and teaching we develop engineering solutions that make a difference to society in an ethical and sustainable way. Science-based engineering is at the heart of what we do, and through collaboration we support the engineers and scientists of tomorrow to become technically strong, analytically innovative and creative. Find out more about Science and Engineering at Manchester .
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