MEng Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems 60 months Undergraduate Programme By Heriot-Watt University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MEng

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our MEng Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems brings together electronics, computer software, and mechanics. In the first three years, you’ll be given a background in all three disciplines, along with the opportunity to build integrated systems. In fourth year, you can either continue with a broad-based curriculum, or specialise in particular aspects of contemporary robotics. 


During your studies, you will apply our ‘learning by doing’ philosophy by practically developing your skills beyond traditional academic content. You’ll work on both individual and group projects from third year onwards, gaining valuable hands-on experience.


By studying at Heriot-Watt, you will be meeting the 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. With key application areas include manufacturing, assistive and medical robots, offshore energy, environmental monitoring, search and rescue, defence, and support for the aging population.


Reasons to study this programme:


  • Global Perspective: Opportunity to study in our Dubai campus through the Go Global programme. 
  • Blend of skills: A curriculum based on a mix of mandatory and elective courses to develop skills that combine knowledge on robotics and sought after soft skills, such as problem solving, team working, professional presentation, and technical writing skills.
  • Excellence in Rankings: We take pride in our ranking as the 1st in Scotland in the Guardian University Guide 2026.
  • Comprehensive, customisable curriculum: Provides opportunity to specialise in several areas through optional courses, including biologically inspired computation, data mining and machine learning, intelligent robotics, big data management, games programming and more. 
  • Supported learning: Delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and laboratory practicals and be assessed by coursework, examinations and a project while receiving support and feedback throughout the programme.
  • Applied learning: Gain access to specialist equipment, computing software and labs used by professional electrical, electronic, and robotic engineers and deliver practical solutions with global impact in our state-of-the-art GRID facility.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MEng

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our MEng Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems brings together electronics, computer software, and mechanics. In the first three years, you’ll be given a background in all three disciplines, along with the opportunity to build integrated systems. In fourth year, you can either continue with a broad-based curriculum, or specialise in particular aspects of contemporary robotics. 


During your studies, you will apply our ‘learning by doing’ philosophy by practically developing your skills beyond traditional academic content. You’ll work on both individual and group projects from third year onwards, gaining valuable hands-on experience.


By studying at Heriot-Watt, you will be meeting the 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. With key application areas include manufacturing, assistive and medical robots, offshore energy, environmental monitoring, search and rescue, defence, and support for the aging population.


Reasons to study this programme:


  • Global Perspective: Opportunity to study in our Dubai campus through the Go Global programme. 
  • Blend of skills: A curriculum based on a mix of mandatory and elective courses to develop skills that combine knowledge on robotics and sought after soft skills, such as problem solving, team working, professional presentation, and technical writing skills.
  • Excellence in Rankings: We take pride in our ranking as the 1st in Scotland in the Guardian University Guide 2026.
  • Comprehensive, customisable curriculum: Provides opportunity to specialise in several areas through optional courses, including biologically inspired computation, data mining and machine learning, intelligent robotics, big data management, games programming and more. 
  • Supported learning: Delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and laboratory practicals and be assessed by coursework, examinations and a project while receiving support and feedback throughout the programme.
  • Applied learning: Gain access to specialist equipment, computing software and labs used by professional electrical, electronic, and robotic engineers and deliver practical solutions with global impact in our state-of-the-art GRID facility.

Admission Requirements

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Standard entry requirements
  • Highers AAAB (over two sittings). Must include Maths and one of Physics, Technological Studies, Engineering Science, or Computer Science with one required subject achieved at A.
  • A-Levels BBB. Must include Maths and either Physics or Electronics, with required subjects at BB.
  • International Baccalaureate 30 points. Must include Physics and Maths, both at Higher Level 5.
  • BTEC Extended Diploma DDM. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Physics and Maths.
  • HNC A in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Physics and Maths. All HNCs must include Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3.
  • HND BB in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Physics and Maths. All HNDs must include Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3.
  • Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements.


Minimum entry requirements *
  • Highers BBBC (over two sittings). Must include Maths at B and further B in one of Physics, Technological Studies, Engineering Science or Computer Science.
  • A-Levels BCC. Must include Maths and either Physics or Electronics, with one required subject at B.
  • International Baccalaureate 28 points. Must include Physics and Maths, both at Higher Level 5.
  • BTEC Extended Diploma DMM. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Physics and Maths.
  • HNC A in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Physics and Maths. Graded Unit at B will be considered if additional maths has been achieved. All HNCs must include Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3.
  • HND BB in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Physics and Maths. All HNDs must include Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3.

5 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
25,808 GBP

Scholarships

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Master Bachelors Open

Value

$21800

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

International Merit Scholarship

International Merit Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$2000

Deadline

30 Jun 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary

Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$525

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships
Master Bachelors Open

Value

25% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Jul 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$218000

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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