BSc Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Robots and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming the way we live and work.

Driverless vehicles and pilotless drones are appearing on our roads and in our skies. Amazon’s automated warehouses are revolutionising the way businesses operate. Robots are being used instead of humans in hazardous areas. The world is ever-changing. And it needs skilled, hands-on people to keep it turning.

This multi-disciplinary course is a blend of both robotics and AI. You’ll get a solid background in computer science and programming, together with experience of the AI tools that are needed to give robots the ability to autonomously operate in the real world.

You’ll become an expert in Python, an industry-standard language used in many fields and especially in AI. From the very start, you’ll be working with real robots, learning how they work and how to program them. We don’t just focus on technology - you’ll also study the increasing impact of AI and robotics on everyone in society and the ethical dilemmas that come with such rapid and life-changing advances in technology. Throughout your studies, you’ll develop your professional skills and build a portfolio of work to show employers.

Here at Hull, we offer students the option of a  guaranteed paid year in industry.  This is a great opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in the workplace, learn industry skills and make yourself more employable after you graduate. Foundation year students would need to transfer to a BSc or MEng programme to take this option.

Hull is ranked in the top 5 universities in the country for research impact*. Our teaching is linked to our research in simulation, visualisation, dependable systems, robotics, 3D printing and mobile and distributed computing - meaning you’ll be at the forefront of developments in this rapidly growing field.

We provide a range of  specialist facilities , including a dedicated robotics lab. Here you’ll get hands-on with DJI Drones, Turtlebot3 mobile robots and humanoids like Baxter, Nao and Pepper. And you’ll be able to digitally fabricate 3D models, prototypes and parts for your robotic systems in our FabLab. In addition to our robotics hardware, we also have motion capture environments for drones and VR/AR and MR facilities in the Hull Immersive Visualisation Environment (HIVE).

There are also a number of active student-led societies and a host of  extracurricular opportunities  - from hackathons to networking events with employers to help you enjoy your time at university.

How you'll study

Throughout your degree, you’re expected to study for 1,200 hours per year. That’s based on 200 hours per 20 credit module. And it includes scheduled hours, time spent on placement and independent study. How this time is divided among each of these varies each year and depends on the course and modules you study.

6 reasons to study Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at Hull

1.Work with real robots right from the start

2.Robotics lab with humanoid Baxter, Nao Robots and DJI drones

3.Guaranteed paid industrial placement

4.Top 5 in the UK for research impact*

5.6th in the UK for learning resources‡

6.Work with academics developing real-world robotic solutions

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• Research Excellence Framework 2014 (REF 2014)

  ‡ National Student Survey (NSS) 2021, HEIs only.

The University of Hull was formed in 1927, making us the 14th oldest university in England. With a proud history of academic excellence and of creating and inspiring life-changing research, we offer the perfect combination of heritage and high technology, all in a friendly and affordable student city. (Numbeo.com December 2020). Now aiming to become Carbon Neutral by 2027, marking Hull’s 100 year anniversary, Hull’s vision is to shape a fairer, brighter carbon-neutral future for all.

Teaching and Research Excellence

Hull earned a silver award in the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2018) which recognises excellence in teaching and learning in UK universities and colleges and specialises in a wide range of high-quality postgraduate taught courses and postgraduate research.

We’re in the top 50 universities for research power (REF 2014) and incredibly ambitious about our research agenda. We take on the big global challenges – from health to habitats, from food to flooding and from supply chains to slavery. Our seven research institutes bring together expertise from all corners of the university and our researchers work with key partners and stakeholders to deliver research that benefits everyone, and shapes and informs future policy.

With students from nearly 100 countries around the world choosing to study at Hull, we are a truly global institution. An impressive 93.9% of our graduates go into work or further study within 15 months of graduating (full-time first degree leavers, Higher Education Graduate Outcomes statistics, for the academic year 2019/20, published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency July 2022.

Campus and Student Life

We have invested £300 million on new facilities including a world-class library, a state-of-the-art 400-seater concert hall with industry-standard studio and recording equipment, on-campus student accommodation and new sports facilities. Here you will find everything you need to study, live and socialise - from versatile workspaces to an award-winning careers service – all on one site. Our student union is home to over 85 societies and sports clubs.

We are also the only university to be an Official Partner of Team GB. This exclusive six-year partnership will benefit our students by presenting opportunities for joint research and enterprise projects, and career-boosting opportunities.

Student Support

We want you to reach your full potential so we offer a variety of support during your time with us.

Each of our students is allocated a Personal Supervisor to meet throughout the year who give academic advice and are your first point of contact for feedback and guidance. Whilst our Student Services team provide advice on matters like health and wellbeing, visas and immigration, money and learning support – ensuring you get the most out of everything the university has to offer.

Our Student Futures team help you to be future-focused, encouraging and empowering individuals to develop skills key for employability as well as to make and implement well-informed decisions about their careers and continuing professional development. This includes opportunities such as internships and work placements. In recent years there have also been opportunities through our graduate internship programme.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees vary for different courses and programmes, take a look at our course for more information as well as our pages on scholarships and bursaries and international scholarships.

Entry Requirements

We accept a range of international qualifications, to find out about our entry requirements visit our undergraduate and postgraduate course pages.

If English isn’t your first language and you need more support before studying with us, we offer pre-sessional English language courses at a variety of levels.

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