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Robotics MSc

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Our Robotics MSc is a multi-disciplinary course that allows you to explore the integration of mechanical devices, sensors, electronics and ‘intelligent’ computer-based controllers while completing an individual research project. This course is suitable for graduates in engineering or a related scientific background who wish to gain a valuable grounding for careers in research or industry. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to fully meet the CEng registration educational requirements. Period of accreditation: 2024-2028

Key benefits

  • Opportunity to focus on intelligent systems and robotics and gain valuable experience in designing robotic devices and delivering smart engineering solutions.
  • Located in central London, giving access to major libraries and leading scientific societies including the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
  • The Centre for Robotics Research at King's is renowned for its multidisciplinary research at the interfaces between robotics and artificial intelligence. Our labs offer state-of-the-art equipment and testbeds, alongside various commercial robotic platforms (from legged and wheeled mobile robots to manipulators and humanoids), required for developing validating and demonstrating robotic and autonomous systems, mechatronics and controls.
Arindam

The academics are experts in their field of study, and with their constant encouragement and guidance I accelerated my learning process and had a truly enriching experience

Arindam, Robotics MSc,Department of Engineering

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Employability

Our graduates have continued on to have very successful careers in industry and research, working areas such as manufacturing, automotive and aerospace. Recent employers include Cummins Inc and Transport Alstom.

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

  • Software Engineer, Cognity SA
  • Consultant Engineer, HMG Systems
  • Project Manager, Swissbit AG
  • Manager, Uber
  • Automation Engineer, FT Technologies
  • PhD, University of Texas

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Employability

Our graduates have continued on to have very successful careers in industry and research, working areas such as manufacturing, automotive and aerospace. Recent employers include Cummins Inc and Transport Alstom.

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

  • Software Engineer, Cognity SA
  • Consultant Engineer, HMG Systems
  • Project Manager, Swissbit AG
  • Manager, Uber
  • Automation Engineer, FT Technologies
  • PhD, University of Texas

Application closing date guidance

We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed. We may need to request further information from you during the application process.

King's College London is committed to the recruitment of students with the greatest academic ability and to maintain a diverse student population. In order to ensure a balanced international student population for our most competitive programmes, we have implemented the following deadlines:

For applicants who are currently residing in mainland China, the first application deadline is 10 January 2025 (23:59 UK time).

  • We highly encourage you to apply by this deadline due to high demand, but applications will continue to be reviewed thereafter until the final application deadline on 9 March 2025 (23:59 UK time).
  • If you reside in mainland China and apply for this programme after the above final deadline, your application may be automatically withdrawn and you will not be eligible for an application fee refund.

For all other applicants, our first application deadline is on 9 March 2025 (23:59 UK time). The final application deadlines for this programme are:

  • Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2025 (23:59 UK time)
  • Home fee status: 25 August 2025 (23:59 UK time)

After the first application deadline in March:

  • if the programme is not yet full, we will continue to accept applications until all available places are filled up to the final application deadlines above
  • if the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications

Please note, you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if you apply after the first application deadline, and we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline.

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