Electronic and Robotic Engineering MSc

The module aims to enhance your theoretical knowledge and practical skills in designing, analysing, and troubleshooting electronic circuits and systems that are required in various applications including robotics and mechatronics.

In this module, you will apply research methods skills to evaluate and analyse relevant literature in the various fields of Engineering. It covers the key areas to be considered in conducting research, including the evaluation of the research proposal, project requirements, literature surveys, model development, analysis, assessment, and the required methodologies to clearly communicate the research outcomes.

This module is designed to acquire core robotic programming skills essential to working on robotic applications. Robots work by sensing the world (e.g., cameras and IR sensors), thinking about it (processing data using the code), and deciding what action to take (e.g., speeding or slowing down). You will learn specific robotic software to develop and practice core robotics programming using Robotic Operating System (ROS) and GAZEBO.

This module is to explore embedded systems and the automation and control of robotic systems by building an understanding of system modelling and control. It aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of system modelling and control, with a specific focus on modelling linear dynamic systems using differential equations and transfer functions. These concepts will be applied to input-output representations in both the time and frequency domains. Different control systems will be examined through lectures and laboratory work using specialised software and hardware with hands-on experiments.

This module aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental aspects of various sensory devices and actuators in the context of mechatronic systems. By completing this module, you will be able to expand your knowledge of sensors, actuators, and robot motion, enabling them to devise advanced mechatronic systems.

This module aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental aspects of various sensory devices and actuators in the context of mechatronic systems. By completing this module, you will be able to expand your knowledge of sensors, actuators, and robot motion, enabling them to devise advanced mechatronic systems.

This module is the culmination of the programme. The aim involves the creation of an innovative electronic and/or robotic system that addresses a specific problem or meets a particular need. The dissertation will encompass the entire design process and should include, where appropriate, system specification, circuit design, hardware implementation, software development, and performance evaluation. The objective is to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the engineering principles involved and the ability to apply them to real-world challenges. You will be given the opportunity to devise, design and implement a solution to a given engineering problem based on innovative thought and careful planning within the allocated timeframe.

This preparatory module is for all students enrolling on master's courses. On it, you will study Learning and Professional Development (LPD), which is designed to orientate new master's students, and especially international students, to master's-level study.

This module will give you an opportunity to prepare for employment. In addition to learning about the industry requirements for a professional career, you will develop study skills at postgraduate level to prepare you for the rest of your course.