AI and Robotics

Study options

Award

BSc (Hons)

Key facts

UCAS code:
I763
UCAS code:
I764
UCAS code:
I765
Location:
Stoke-on-Trent campus
Location:
Stoke-on-Trent campus
Location:
Stoke-on-Trent campus
Location:
Stoke-on-Trent campus
Study option:
Full-time
Study option:
Full-time, with a foundation year
Study option:
Full-time, with a placement year
Study option:
Part-time
Duration:
3 Years
Duration:
4 Years
Duration:
4 Years
Duration:
6 Years
Start date:
12 September 2022
School:
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Become a specialist

Gain invaluable knowledge in a growing industry

Gain recognised qualifications

Gain certifications from Microsoft and follow a Google approved curriculum

Industry accredited

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Studying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics enables you to experience a comprehensive degree in the multi-discipline areas of Computing, Software, Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles (Automotive) and 3D games design.

The course is underpinned by solid traditional teaching in each area, providing great employment opportunities within these fields. We offer an optional foundation year for those who wish to re-enter into education, retrain or simply wish to obtain the perfect skills for entry to the award.  

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere from mobile phone apps to self-driving cars and, when combined with robotics, forms a vital part of our future, as recognised by companies such as Google, Amazon. It now even forms a major part of UK Government planning. 

You’ll start by studying modern software languages: - Java, Python, Computer Hardware with Electronics and Mechanics to give you a solid start to your career.  

You’ll then extend your skills in areas such as 3D Robotic design, Programming Micro-controllers in C, AI Basics, CISCO networking, C++ and even the Ethics of Living in a Robotic Society.  

If you prefer a sandwich degree or part time mode, we can help you gain vital experience anywhere in the UK, Europe or beyond, providing you with excellent contacts and experience for your CV for the start of your professional career.  

Finally you’ll complete a dissertation and professionally designed modules such as: Robotic Vision, Artistic Synthetic face/ eye creation, Windows Programming in C++, which will enable you to enter the world of employment. 

 

Explore the world of AI and Robotics

Have you ever wondered if robots dream or if Matrix or Terminator films will be our future?

Check out the recent developments by the foremost world leader in robots; Boston Dynamics. 

 

The course is underpinned by solid traditional teaching in each area, providing great employment opportunities within these fields. We offer an optional foundation year for those who wish to re-enter into education, retrain or simply wish to obtain the perfect skills for entry to the award.  

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere from mobile phone apps to self-driving cars and, when combined with robotics, forms a vital part of our future, as recognised by companies such as Google, Amazon. It now even forms a major part of UK Government planning. 

You’ll start by studying modern software languages: - Java, Python, Computer Hardware with Electronics and Mechanics to give you a solid start to your career.  

You’ll then extend your skills in areas such as 3D Robotic design, Programming Micro-controllers in C, AI Basics, CISCO networking, C++ and even the Ethics of Living in a Robotic Society.  

If you prefer a sandwich degree or part time mode, we can help you gain vital experience anywhere in the UK, Europe or beyond, providing you with excellent contacts and experience for your CV for the start of your professional career.  

Finally you’ll complete a dissertation and professionally designed modules such as: Robotic Vision, Artistic Synthetic face/ eye creation, Windows Programming in C++, which will enable you to enter the world of employment. 

 

Explore the world of AI and Robotics

Have you ever wondered if robots dream or if Matrix or Terminator films will be our future?

Check out the recent developments by the foremost world leader in robots; Boston Dynamics. 

 

The course is underpinned by solid traditional teaching in each area, providing great employment opportunities within these fields. We offer an optional foundation year for those who wish to re-enter into education, retrain or simply wish to obtain the perfect skills for entry to the award.  

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere from mobile phone apps to self-driving cars and, when combined with robotics, forms a vital part of our future, as recognised by companies such as Google, Amazon. It now even forms a major part of UK Government planning. 

You’ll start by studying modern software languages: - Java, Python, Computer Hardware with Electronics and Mechanics to give you a solid start to your career.  

You’ll then extend your skills in areas such as 3D Robotic design, Programming Micro-controllers in C, AI Basics, CISCO networking, C++ and even the Ethics of Living in a Robotic Society.  

If you prefer a sandwich degree or part time mode, we can help you gain vital experience anywhere in the UK, Europe or beyond, providing you with excellent contacts and experience for your CV for the start of your professional career.  

Finally you’ll complete a dissertation and professionally designed modules such as: Robotic Vision, Artistic Synthetic face/ eye creation, Windows Programming in C++, which will enable you to enter the world of employment. 

 

Explore the world of AI and Robotics

Have you ever wondered if robots dream or if Matrix or Terminator films will be our future?

Check out the recent developments by the foremost world leader in robots; Boston Dynamics. 

 

The course is underpinned by solid traditional teaching in each area, providing great employment opportunities within these fields. We offer an optional foundation year for those who wish to re-enter into education, retrain or simply wish to obtain the perfect skills for entry to the award.  

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere from mobile phone apps to self-driving cars and, when combined with robotics, forms a vital part of our future, as recognised by companies such as Google, Amazon. It now even forms a major part of UK Government planning. 

You’ll start by studying modern software languages: - Java, Python, Computer Hardware with Electronics and Mechanics to give you a solid start to your career.  

You’ll then extend your skills in areas such as 3D Robotic design, Programming Micro-controllers in C, AI Basics, CISCO networking, C++ and even the Ethics of Living in a Robotic Society.  

If you prefer a sandwich degree or part time mode, we can help you gain vital experience anywhere in the UK, Europe or beyond, providing you with excellent contacts and experience for your CV for the start of your professional career.  

Finally you’ll complete a dissertation and professionally designed modules such as: Robotic Vision, Artistic Synthetic face/ eye creation, Windows Programming in C++, which will enable you to enter the world of employment. 

 

Explore the world of AI and Robotics

Have you ever wondered if robots dream or if Matrix or Terminator films will be our future?

Check out the recent developments by the foremost world leader in robots; Boston Dynamics. 

 

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) AI and Robotics

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) AI and Robotics

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) AI and Robotics

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) AI and Robotics

Part-time study

For those people who have complicated lives’ or simply wish to work and study at the same time we offer a part-time study mode. Part-time study is available, and students mirror the full-time timetable with a reduced number of modules each year, i.e. a maximum of 90 credits per academic year of study.

Part-time study

For those people who have complicated lives’ or simply wish to work and study at the same time we offer a part-time study mode. Part-time study is available, and students mirror the full-time timetable with a reduced number of modules each year, i.e. a maximum of 90 credits per academic year of study.

Part-time study

For those people who have complicated lives’ or simply wish to work and study at the same time we offer a part-time study mode. Part-time study is available, and students mirror the full-time timetable with a reduced number of modules each year, i.e. a maximum of 90 credits per academic year of study.

Part-time study

For those people who have complicated lives’ or simply wish to work and study at the same time we offer a part-time study mode. Part-time study is available, and students mirror the full-time timetable with a reduced number of modules each year, i.e. a maximum of 90 credits per academic year of study.

Work placements

To develop your knowledge and understanding of your discipline you’ll have the opportunity to complete an industrial placement between the second and third year of your course. This is also a great opportunity to further develop both your learning and to make valuable contacts for future employment.

Course content

In a typical 3 year, full-time course you'll complete a variety of modules that will give you an expert knowledge of AI and Robotics, as well as transferable skills in Computing Science, making you employable with both fields.  

Our first year will help you get an all-round knowledge in the field, including aspects of software development and robotic design.  You even design, build and race your own robotic vehicles with the ‘Robot Worlds’ module. 

The second year will build on the foundations of the first year, aiming to give you a more complex understanding of robotic software programming and interfacing, 3D Game modelling with kinematics, commercial computing and the implementation of Ethical Robotics in an AI world. 

In your final year you will specialise in expert-level modules, covering robotic vision programming and synthetic drone modelling with skin design. In addition you’ll create an industrial standard project, negotiated between yourself and your course leader, that incorporates the specialist knowledge you have attained during the course.  

If you were to join the course through our Foundation Year you would study ‘How to study’, Concepts of physics, Practical mathematics and other topics in key areas of AI and Robotics to fully prepare for a successful start of the degree.

In a typical 3 year, full-time course you'll complete a variety of modules that will give you an expert knowledge of AI and Robotics, as well as transferable skills in Computing Science, making you employable with both fields.  

Our first year will help you get an all-round knowledge in the field, including aspects of software development and robotic design.  You even design, build and race your own robotic vehicles with the ‘Robot Worlds’ module. 

The second year will build on the foundations of the first year, aiming to give you a more complex understanding of robotic software programming and interfacing, 3D Game modelling with kinematics, commercial computing and the implementation of Ethical Robotics in an AI world. 

In your final year you will specialise in expert-level modules, covering robotic vision programming and synthetic drone modelling with skin design. In addition you’ll create an industrial standard project, negotiated between yourself and your course leader, that incorporates the specialist knowledge you have attained during the course.  

If you were to join the course through our Foundation Year you would study ‘How to study’, Concepts of physics, Practical mathematics and other topics in key areas of AI and Robotics to fully prepare for a successful start of the degree.

In a typical 3 year, full-time course you'll complete a variety of modules that will give you an expert knowledge of AI and Robotics, as well as transferable skills in Computing Science, making you employable with both fields.  

Our first year will help you get an all-round knowledge in the field, including aspects of software development and robotic design.  You even design, build and race your own robotic vehicles with the ‘Robot Worlds’ module. 

The second year will build on the foundations of the first year, aiming to give you a more complex understanding of robotic software programming and interfacing, 3D Game modelling with kinematics, commercial computing and the implementation of Ethical Robotics in an AI world. 

In your final year you will specialise in expert-level modules, covering robotic vision programming and synthetic drone modelling with skin design. In addition you’ll create an industrial standard project, negotiated between yourself and your course leader, that incorporates the specialist knowledge you have attained during the course.  

If you were to join the course through our Foundation Year you would study ‘How to study’, Concepts of physics, Practical mathematics and other topics in key areas of AI and Robotics to fully prepare for a successful start of the degree.

In a typical 3 year, full-time course you'll complete a variety of modules that will give you an expert knowledge of AI and Robotics, as well as transferable skills in Computing Science, making you employable with both fields.  

Our first year will help you get an all-round knowledge in the field, including aspects of software development and robotic design.  You even design, build and race your own robotic vehicles with the ‘Robot Worlds’ module. 

The second year will build on the foundations of the first year, aiming to give you a more complex understanding of robotic software programming and interfacing, 3D Game modelling with kinematics, commercial computing and the implementation of Ethical Robotics in an AI world. 

In your final year you will specialise in expert-level modules, covering robotic vision programming and synthetic drone modelling with skin design. In addition you’ll create an industrial standard project, negotiated between yourself and your course leader, that incorporates the specialist knowledge you have attained during the course.  

If you were to join the course through our Foundation Year you would study ‘How to study’, Concepts of physics, Practical mathematics and other topics in key areas of AI and Robotics to fully prepare for a successful start of the degree.

Academic year

The course operates on a modular basis with all of your study modules being worth 30 academic credits (our preferred size in order that you move rapidly from the basics to being an expert at the end of any module you study). Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The course has one start point in September.

The course operates on a modular basis with all of your study modules being worth 30 academic credits (our preferred size in order that you move rapidly from the basics to being an expert at the end of any module you study). Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The course has one start point in September.

The course operates on a modular basis with all of your study modules being worth 30 academic credits (our preferred size in order that you move rapidly from the basics to being an expert at the end of any module you study). Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The course has one start point in September.

The course operates on a modular basis with all of your study modules being worth 30 academic credits (our preferred size in order that you move rapidly from the basics to being an expert at the end of any module you study). Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The course has one start point in September.

Professional body accreditation

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

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Professional body accreditation

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

BCS accredited degree logo

Professional body accreditation

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

BCS accredited degree logo

Professional body accreditation

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

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Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.

Year 1 compulsory modules
Ai And Chat Bots 30 credits
Digital Technologies 30 credits
Robotic Design And Worlds 30 credits
Software Development And Application Modelling 30 credits
Year 2 compulsory modules
Artificial Intelligence For Computer Games 30 credits
Commercial Computing 30 credits
Robot Ethics In An Ai World 30 credits
Robotic Programming 30 credits
Year 3 compulsory modules
Decision Analytics 30 credits
Final Year Project 30 credits
Robotic Modelling And Drone Skin Design 30 credits
Robotic Programming And Vision 30 credits

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.

Year 1 compulsory modules
Practical Mathematics 30 credits
Practical Physics 30 credits
Study Skills And Professional Development 30 credits
Web Technology And Programming 30 credits
Year 2 compulsory modules
Ai And Chat Bots 30 credits
Digital Technologies 30 credits
Robotic Design And Worlds 30 credits
Software Development And Application Modelling 30 credits
Year 3 compulsory modules
Artificial Intelligence For Computer Games 30 credits
Commercial Computing 30 credits
Robot Ethics In An Ai World 30 credits
Robotic Programming 30 credits
Year 4 compulsory modules
Decision Analytics 30 credits
Final Year Project 30 credits
Robotic Modelling And Drone Skin Design 30 credits
Robotic Programming And Vision 30 credits

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.

Year 1 compulsory modules
Ai And Chat Bots 30 credits
Digital Technologies 30 credits
Robotic Design And Worlds 30 credits
Software Development And Application Modelling 30 credits
Year 2 compulsory modules
Artificial Intelligence For Computer Games 30 credits
Commercial Computing 30 credits
Robot Ethics In An Ai World 30 credits
Robotic Programming 30 credits
Year 4 compulsory modules
Decision Analytics 30 credits
Final Year Project 30 credits
Robotic Modelling And Drone Skin Design 30 credits
Robotic Programming And Vision 30 credits

Entry requirements

We use UCAS points in our offer-making and welcome a wide range of qualifications.

  • Foundation Year entry: Typical UCAS offer: 48 points
  • Degree entry: Typical UCAS offer: 112 points
  • A levels: BBC, CCC plus 16 points from other level 3 qualifications, eg B at AS
  • BTEC: DMM, MMM plus 16 points from other level 3 qualifications

International and mature students with different qualifications and experience are also encouraged to apply.

  • Typical UCAS Offer: 48 points
  • A levels: A, DD, EEE
  • BTEC: PPP

We use UCAS points in our offer-making and welcome a wide range of qualifications.

  • Foundation Year entry: Typical UCAS offer: 48 points
  • Degree entry: Typical UCAS offer: 112 points
  • A levels: BBC, CCC plus 16 points from other level 3 qualifications, eg B at AS
  • BTEC: DMM, MMM plus 16 points from other level 3 qualifications

International and mature students with different qualifications and experience are also encouraged to apply.

We use UCAS points in our offer-making and welcome a wide range of qualifications.

  • Foundation Year entry: Typical UCAS offer: 48 points
  • Degree entry: Typical UCAS offer: 112 points
  • A levels: BBC, CCC plus 16 points from other level 3 qualifications, eg B at AS
  • BTEC: DMM, MMM plus 16 points from other level 3 qualifications

International and mature students with different qualifications and experience are also encouraged to apply.

We understand that you might have experienced a challenging run up to higher education and may have not met the entry requirements as listed. If this is the case don’t worry, contact us and our team of expert advisors can guide you through the next stages of application, or help you find the perfect course for your needs.

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Facilities

Real Time Lab

Our Real Time Lab has a suite of 20, 6 axis programmable robotic arms, autonomous vehicles, micro-controllers, motors, sensors and state-of-the-art design suites for embedded software programming and electronic design.

Software Development

You'll have access to development environments for desktop, mobile and enterprise applications. Plus access to our iMac lab for iPhone and iPad development and a variety of mobile devices for testing.

Mechanical Engineering Resources

Mechanical Engineering resources include industry standard hardware and software. Our labs in Stoke are full of exciting equipment for you to use so that you can prepare yourself for the workplace when you graduate.

Reverse Engineering Laboratory

Our Laboratory contains 3 Dimensional scanning capability, Additive Manufacturing machines featuring PolyJet, FDM, 3DP processes, as well as Laser Engraving ability.

Engineering Laboratories

Packed with state-of-the-art software and hardware resources reflecting current trends in the development of engineering & technology subjects.

Careers

You’ll find graduates from our Computer Science disciplines working in many computing areas – Graduates from our Computer Science degrees have gone on to work in a whole range of related occupations. Previous roles include: real-time designer, robotic engineer, machine learning engineer, research and design engineer, business intelligence developer, computer vision engineer, and computer engineer.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

Teaching approaches can include for example formal lectures, group work, tutorials/practical sessions, seminars, workshops, directed and self-managed study, and research projects. Each of these will be used on your modules so you get the chance to learn as effectively as possible.

Teaching approaches can include for example formal lectures, group work, tutorials/practical sessions, seminars, workshops, directed and self-managed study, and research projects. Each of these will be used on your modules so you get the chance to learn as effectively as possible.

Teaching approaches can include for example formal lectures, group work, tutorials/practical sessions, seminars, workshops, directed and self-managed study, and research projects. Each of these will be used on your modules so you get the chance to learn as effectively as possible.

Teaching approaches can include for example formal lectures, group work, tutorials/practical sessions, seminars, workshops, directed and self-managed study, and research projects. Each of these will be used on your modules so you get the chance to learn as effectively as possible.

Assessment

This course is mainly assessed via coursework, but does include a small number of exams. We have carefully designed assessments in order we use the best methods available to assess the integrated approach to theory and practice that you’ll engage in within the Computer Science discipline. Your coursework, carried out in response to assignments, project briefs or self-initiated proposals, will be presented in forms appropriate to that in the workplace, and will require you to work both individually and in teams in generating computing solutions to set problems. To back up your work you will also write reports and deliver presentations.  Formative assessment is carried out in tutorial and practical sessions and feedback is usually provided to you orally.

This course is mainly assessed via coursework, but does include a small number of exams. We have carefully designed assessments in order we use the best methods available to assess the integrated approach to theory and practice that you’ll engage in within the Computer Science discipline. Your coursework, carried out in response to assignments, project briefs or self-initiated proposals, will be presented in forms appropriate to that in the workplace, and will require you to work both individually and in teams in generating computing solutions to set problems. To back up your work you will also write reports and deliver presentations.  Formative assessment is carried out in tutorial and practical sessions and feedback is usually provided to you orally.

This course is mainly assessed via coursework, but does include a small number of exams. We have carefully designed assessments in order we use the best methods available to assess the integrated approach to theory and practice that you’ll engage in within the Computer Science discipline. Your coursework, carried out in response to assignments, project briefs or self-initiated proposals, will be presented in forms appropriate to that in the workplace, and will require you to work both individually and in teams in generating computing solutions to set problems. To back up your work you will also write reports and deliver presentations.  Formative assessment is carried out in tutorial and practical sessions and feedback is usually provided to you orally.

This course is mainly assessed via coursework, but does include a small number of exams. We have carefully designed assessments in order we use the best methods available to assess the integrated approach to theory and practice that you’ll engage in within the Computer Science discipline. Your coursework, carried out in response to assignments, project briefs or self-initiated proposals, will be presented in forms appropriate to that in the workplace, and will require you to work both individually and in teams in generating computing solutions to set problems. To back up your work you will also write reports and deliver presentations.  Formative assessment is carried out in tutorial and practical sessions and feedback is usually provided to you orally.

Learning support

In addition to the excellent support you will receive from your course teaching team, our central Academic Skills team provides group and one-to-one help to support your learning in a number of areas. These include study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills); written English (including punctuation and grammatical accuracy); academic writing (including how to reference); research skills; critical thinking and understanding arguments; and revision, assessment and examination skills (including time management).

Additional support

Our Student Inclusion Services support students with additional needs such as sensory impairment, or learning difficulties such as dyslexia.

Feedback

Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally (through formative feedback) before you complete the formal assessments. Each module normally includes practice or 'formative' assessments for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark, but are essential for you to develop academically as a student. There is a formal or 'summative' assessment at the end of each module and the grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark. You will normally receive feedback on coursework assessments within 20 working days following the date of submission. The feedback you receive will help to focus you to achieve better grades on the next set of modules you study.

Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally (through formative feedback) before you complete the formal assessments. Each module normally includes practice or 'formative' assessments for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark, but are essential for you to develop academically as a student. There is a formal or 'summative' assessment at the end of each module and the grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark. You will normally receive feedback on coursework assessments within 20 working days following the date of submission. The feedback you receive will help to focus you to achieve better grades on the next set of modules you study.

Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally (through formative feedback) before you complete the formal assessments. Each module normally includes practice or 'formative' assessments for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark, but are essential for you to develop academically as a student. There is a formal or 'summative' assessment at the end of each module and the grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark. You will normally receive feedback on coursework assessments within 20 working days following the date of submission. The feedback you receive will help to focus you to achieve better grades on the next set of modules you study.

Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally (through formative feedback) before you complete the formal assessments. Each module normally includes practice or 'formative' assessments for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark, but are essential for you to develop academically as a student. There is a formal or 'summative' assessment at the end of each module and the grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark. You will normally receive feedback on coursework assessments within 20 working days following the date of submission. The feedback you receive will help to focus you to achieve better grades on the next set of modules you study.

Year 1

33% of time in lectures, seminars or similar
68% of time in independent study
0% of time in placements

Year 2

26% of time in lectures, seminars or similar
74% of time in independent study
0% of time in placements

Year 3

14% of time in lectures, seminars or similar
86% of time in independent study
0% of time in placements

Year 1

38% practical exams
38% coursework
25% written exams

Year 2

75% practical exams
25% coursework
0% written exams

Year 3

45% practical exams
55% coursework
0% written exams

Staff

Teaching and supervision on the course is undertaken by experienced academic staff who understand the value of your knowledge development applied to commercial and industrial contexts. You will find all our staff have extensive industrial or research-based backgrounds. Our philosophy is that of applied scholarship – thus, our approach to education is based on research-informed teaching that has direct value to industry and commerce and is of direct value to you as a professional in the IT industry. Furthermore, our staff have established a credible reputation and position as educators and researchers in Computer Science – evidenced by our on-going links with industry, significant commercial and knowledge transfer-based funding, research funding, and our work with regional agencies and business. You can be confident therefore, that you will be part of an academic community that understands the value of research and knowledge creation, the impact of computing education, and the significance of its application to the world we live in.

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Senior Lecturer

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Fees

For the course starting on 12 September 2022 the tuition fees are:

Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Full-time £9,250 per year of study £14,500 per year of study

For the course starting on 19 September 2022 the tuition fees are:

Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Full-time £9,250 for your first year subsequent years will be charged at the University standard rate £14,500 for your first year subsequent years will be charged at the University standard rate

For the course starting on 12 September 2022 the tuition fees are:

Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Full-time £9,250 per year of study £14,500 per year of study

UK and Channel Island students: This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation. If the UK government passes appropriate legislation, the fee for subsequent years of study may increase in each academic year. But this increase will not exceed the rate of inflation as measured by RPIX**. Any change in fees will apply to both new and continuing students. The University will notify students of any change as early as possible. Further information about fee changes would be posted on the University’s website once this becomes available.

**RPIX is a measure of inflation equivalent to all the items in the Retail Price Index (RPI) excluding mortgage interest payments.

International students: Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course, as long as you complete it in the normal time-frame (i.e. no repeat years or breaks in study).

Included in the fees:

Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module.

The use of all laboratories, workshops and specialist facilities relating to the course of study.

Heavily discounted tuition fees during the (optional) placement year.

Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module.

The use of all laboratories, workshops and specialist facilities relating to the course of study.

Heavily discounted tuition fees during the (optional) placement year.

Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module.

The use of all laboratories, workshops and specialist facilities relating to the course of study.

Heavily discounted tuition fees during the (optional) placement year.

Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module.

The use of all laboratories, workshops and specialist facilities relating to the course of study.

Heavily discounted tuition fees during the (optional) placement year.
Not included in the fees:

The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies.

Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course.

Dependent on a student’s choice of final year project, some additional costs may be incurred for materials to support the development and delivery of the project.

The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies.

Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course.

Dependent on a student’s choice of final year project, some additional costs may be incurred for materials to support the development and delivery of the project.

The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies.

Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course.

Dependent on a student’s choice of final year project, some additional costs may be incurred for materials to support the development and delivery of the project.

The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies.

Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course.

Dependent on a student’s choice of final year project, some additional costs may be incurred for materials to support the development and delivery of the project.
Accommodation and living costs

Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. 

For more information on accommodation and living costs, please see: Accommodation

Sources of financial support

If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained by visiting: www.gov.uk

Scholarships and additional funding

As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.

Scholarships and additional funding

As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.

Scholarships and additional funding

As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.

Scholarships and additional funding

As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.

Our students

After a successful career in the Armed Forces, I found myself in low skilled work that didn’t match my personality and interests. I came to Staffordshire University at the age of 33, with a view to future proofing the rest of my working life. I had always been interested in technology, in particular, Robotics and automation but hadn’t gained any real experience in computer software relevant to a job role.

This year, I managed to secure a placement at the ‘Small Robot Company’, who are developing robots to provide an agricultural service directly to farmers. I’ve been working on live robotic applications applying skills in a real setting whilst learning new skills on the job. I believe that this experience will solidify my employability when I graduate in 2023

Michael Alcock

BSc (Hons) AI and Robotics

The staff have been very helpful. They hold regular drop-in sessions for those who are struggling to get the help they need.

I have always enjoyed computer science and Artificial intelligence is a module that has never been taught at A level or GCSE and it has always fascinated me, so I knew it was what I wanted to study at university. The robotics module was something I found out whilst researching universities and realised having that in addition to the AI opens up a lot more career pathways in the future.

The staff have been very helpful. They hold regular drop-in sessions for those who are struggling to get the help they need. They also take their time going through the lectures to ensure everyone is understanding as it is harder online to ensure everyone is following along but they do an excellent job.

Callum McCready

BSc (Hons) AI & Robotics

During my Master’s Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation Engineering, the staff believed in me, developed my skills and enabled me to succeed in my career.”

Shadi Daana

Graduate, Autonomous vehicle Engineer with ASAL Technologies

Over my four years at Staffordshire University, the staff helped me grow as a person and made me believe in myself, whilst giving me both technical skills and professional advice. They encouraged me to be bold and daring in my studies and future career plans.

Stanley Mugabe

Graduate, Development programmer for Seven Trent PLC

The staff were always there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, always patient and supportive during those stressful times! They opened my eyes to the world of Robotics and Computer Science and simply enabled me to believe in myself, enabling me to compete with graduates from across the world.

Masis Torosyan

Graduate, Consultant with Balloon One

Over my four years, the staff taught me many skills, both technical and professional.

Over my four years, the staff taught me many skills, both technical and professional. Many of those skills I use today in industry and will continue to use throughout my entire career. Lectures were always interesting, technically demanding and most importantly, related to industry.

Thank you for giving me the practical skills and confidence to take a placement in Airbus Helicopters in Germany. With kind support and guidance, you have enabled me to grow into a confident and highly-skilled consultant.

Kieran Moorfield

Graduate, Home Office Consultant with QA Consulting

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Stoke-on-Trent campus BSc (Hons) Full-time 12 September 2022 Apply now

Rules and regulations

If you are offered a place at Staffordshire University, your offer will be subject to our rules, regulations and enrolment conditions, which may vary from time to time.

Students of Staffordshire University enter into a contract with us and are bound by these rules and regulations, which are subject to change. For more information, please see: University Policies and Regulations.

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