About the course

The idea that we can combine robotic systems with artificial intelligence to produce a new generation of workers and companions is no longer the stuff of science fiction – it’s science reality. This BCS-accredited course puts you at the heart of one of today’s most innovative fields.

Join one of the few UK university courses that combines study of artificial intelligence and robotics, and learn how these two areas bring about vital breakthroughs in the world’s most advanced technological industries, from medicine to entertainment.

The degree offers a solid conceptual grounding in intelligent systems alongside the chance to apply your knowledge in a practical setting, designing, building and testing robots. Areas of study may include: robot principles and design; software engineering; robot intelligence control; AI and mobile robots; and operational information security management.

The course is accredited by the British Computer Society.

Why choose this course?

• Benefit from studying in our modern STEM building (opened in 2019) with its specialised facilities including computer science and technology (CST) labs; machine workshop; product design lab; graphic development labs; and laser and optics lab
• Develop your practical skills using high-spec equipment such as humanoid robots, robotic arms, wheeled platforms and 3D printer
• Challenge your technical abilities by using the latest software to control robotic machines
• Learn from an experienced, highly committed team of teaching experts, actively involved in research
• Extend your knowledge and skills through attending CST events and conferences as well as entering industry-related competitions
• Progress to an exciting career in hardware and software industries; research and development; industrial production; computing; and engineering. You can also go on to postgraduate study in a related area
• Take the course over four years and complete a fee-free year in industry (see below), gaining experience, building your CV and making contacts for the future
• If you need to step up into higher education, start with a Foundation Year (see below) which guarantees you a place on the degree course

Professor Dayou Li is a professor of Robotics and the Director of the Institute for Research in Applicable Computing at the University of Bedfordshire.

He obtained a BEng and MSc from the Northern Jiaotong University (China) and received his PhD at Cardiff University.

Professor Li has wide research and development experience in robotic systems, AI and nanotechnology.

He has led and participated in a number of EU-funded research projects under FP7 and H2020.