MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineering

The MSc in Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineering at Edinburgh Napier University develops advanced skills in designing, programming and integrating robotic and autonomous systems. It suits graduates in engineering, computing, electronics or related fields who want hands-on expertise in robotics, IoT, automation and intelligent systems.

Curriculum Structure (Full-time, 1 Year)

Year of Study

Students begin with Automation and Robotics, learning robotic kinematics, controller design and practical operation of simulated and physical robots for manipulation and navigation tasks. They continue with Wireless Sensors and Mobile Communications and IoT and Autonomous Systems, gaining skills in sensor technologies, communication protocols, embedded devices and networked autonomous systems. The module Advanced Embedded Systems deepens understanding of hardware–software integration, real-time processing and embedded controller design. The year concludes with an MSc Project, where students design and build a robotic or autonomous prototype that integrates sensing, communication, control and embedded-system techniques.

Focus areas: “Robotics design and control, embedded systems, sensors and communications, IoT, autonomous systems engineering, applied robotics project”

Learning outcomes: “Model and control robotic mechanisms; design embedded and autonomous systems; integrate sensors, communication and control components; develop functional robotic prototypes; apply engineering and software methods to complex system design.”

Professional alignment (accreditation): Designed to meet industry needs in robotics, automation, IoT and autonomous-systems engineering, supporting roles in engineering, development and applied research.

Reputation (employability rankings): Edinburgh Napier is well regarded for engineering and computing programmes, and graduates progress into robotics engineering, autonomous-systems development, IoT engineering, automation roles and research careers.