Key information
- Level
- Postgraduate Taught
- Delivery type
- Full Time, Part Time
- Degree qualification
- MSc
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 1 year
- Location
- Dubai
- Start date
- September, January
The MSc Robotics at Heriot-Watt will provide the students with training in core elements of modern robotics and autonomous systems. This one year postgraduate masters degree in Robotics will equip students to work in industry in areas where robots can be used to improve productivity, transform transportation, work in extreme environments and improve the quality of life.
The students on the MSc Robotics will:
- be introduced to core robotics techniques, from basic kinematics to robot control, robot navigation, robot planning and human-robot interactions
- receive an extensive training in robot programming (especially ROS) and practical implementation of solutions on real robots
- apply skills in various applications through major robotics projects, relevant to research and industry, and involving systems such as autonomous robots (cars, subsea vehicles), humanoid robots, advanced manipulators for compliant control and novel robot designs
- obtain access to staff from leading research groups to mentor their development and guide their research projects
Within this programme, students will be offered a degree of flexibility in the options that they study, allowing them to specialise in specific domains of application.
Why study Robotics?
Robotics and AI are seen as key technologies for the future and the subject of massive commercial investment.
There is a rapidly growing worldwide demand for graduates with the technical skills and industry awareness to create an innovation pipeline from academic research to global markets in the field of robotics. Key application areas include manufacturing, assistive and medical robots, offshore energy, environmental monitoring, search and rescue, defence, and support for the aging population.
Apple, Google, Uber, Amazon and Facebook all have major ongoing research programs in robotics. In the UK, Dyson, 5AI and a plethora of SMEs and start-ups are trying to grasp the huge market opportunity that is foreseen. Predictions of the worldwide economic impact of Robotics and Autonomous Systems range from US$1.7 trillion to US$4.5 trillion by 2025.
Your student experience
This programme is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and also accredited and approved by the UK Royal Charter.
All applicants seeking admission must secure recognition for their bachelor's degree through the UAE Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs. The process for obtaining attestation varies depending on whether your bachelor's degree was completed within the UAE or abroad.
Ensuring that your degree is attested and recognised by the Ministry of Education is a crucial step in the admissions process.
To learn more about the process of how to obtain the certificate of recognition, please visit the MOE equivalency page
Go Global
With Go Global, Heriot-Watt's global student programme, you can carry your studies to new places and experience new cultures, expanding your horizons on the way. You'll discover what it means to be a true global citizen and emerge prepared for wherever your career journey will take you.
Inter-Campus Transfer: United Kingdom
Course content
January Intake - Dubai
Mandatory January
- Robotic Mechanical Systems
- Machine Vision
Optional January
- Critical Analysis and Research Preparation
- Embedded Software
- Image Processing
Mandatory September
- Robotics Systems Science
- Intelligent Robotics
Optional September
- Embedded Systems
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Biologically Inspired Computation
Optional Second January
- MSc Project
September Intake - Dubai
Mandatory September
- Robotics Systems Science
- Intelligent Robotics
Optional September
- Biologically Inspired Computation
- Embedded Systems
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
Mandatory January
- Machine Vision
- Robotic Mechanical Systems
Optional January
- Embedded Software
- Critical Analysis and Research Preparation
- Image Processing
Optional May
- MSc Project
Programme Video
Heriot-Watt Robotics Subject Video
Fees and funding
AED 99,349 per year
- All tuition fees inclusive of VAT.
Entry requirements
We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.
For MSc entry, a good relevant engineering Honours degree (first or second class) with a background in electrical, electronics, mechanical, mechatronics, mathematics, computer engineering, computer science, or engineering physics will be considered. Needs to have some level of programming. Equivalent overseas qualifications will also be considered.
To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.
If you hold a degree from a different background and believe you may qualify for this programme or to find out more about the entry requirements for this programme, please send an email to dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
Why Heriot-Watt
As the first British university to set up a campus in Dubai in 2005, we have established ourselves as a pioneer in the higher education market in the UAE. The five-star accreditation by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) secured in 2019, 2020, and 2022 is a testament to our reputation for world-class teaching.
The futuristic Dubai campus is designed to offer interactive and collaborative learning experiences with innovative classroom styles fostering group work and engagement like Collaborative lecture theatres, Digitally Classrooms and Seminar rooms. The campus also has dedicated cutting-edge laboratories and workshops that span various engineering disciplines along with Psychology, IT, Photography, Design and Architecture.
Our practical, leading-edge research combined with strong links to business and industry, have made our graduates highly employable and sought after by the best organisations worldwide, with over 90% in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months of graduation. On top of that, we have beautiful campuses, across the globe, so you'll get a truly international education through our Go Global programme.
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