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HStart this programme in January or September.
PROJ518
MSc Dissertation and Research Skills
60 credits
This module enables students to undertake an independent research project, applying the knowledge and skills developed throughout their MSc studies. Under academic supervision, students will apply appropriate methodologies, carry out in-depth analysis, and present their findings in a well-structured dissertation that demonstrates critical thinking, technical ability, and academic rigour.
100% Coursework
ROCO507Z
Advanced Robot Design and Prototyping
20 credits
This module gives students both theoretical and hands-on experience in designing and building advanced robot mechanisms, using ideas from engineering and nature-inspired (bioinspired) designs.
70% Coursework
30% Examinations
COMP5019
Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models
20 credits
Discover how machines understand and generate language. From syntactic analysis to transformer architectures, this module explores modern NLP and large language models. You'll build and evaluate systems that can translate, summarise, answer questions and shape the future of communication.
100% Coursework
MECH544
Data Processing, Simulation and Optimisation of Engineering Systems
20 credits
Discover how engineers bring systems to life through modelling, simulation, and data. This module covers the basics of dynamical systems, hands-on simulation with MATLAB/Simulink, data visualisation, and optimisation. You’ll also explore how data processing powers real-world engineering solutions across a range of applications.
100% Coursework
ROCO509
Intelligent Sensors and Actuators in Engineering Systems
This module introduces a variety of traditional and smart sensors and actuators used in interactive and automated systems, with a focus on key technologies. It also covers tiny micro sensors and actuators, as well as the idea of automated recycling. Students gain hands-on experience through lab work with inertial measurement units (IMUs).
ROCO510Z
Computer Vision and Deep Learning
This module provides advanced knowledge of computer vision systems and state-of-the-art deep learning techniques. It covers the theoretical foundations of visual systems, including feature detection, recognition, segmentation, stereo vision, and calibration. Learners will explore robust AI-driven deep learning methods, gaining both theoretical insights and practical skills for computer vision applications.
ELEC520
Distributed and Interactive Communications Systems
20 credits
In this module, you will develop applications involving interconnected hardware devices and software capabilities. Devices include both embedded and networked computers. Capabilities include sensor data acquisition, actuator control, and behaviour generation. The module will cover both theory and practical work, including management of code complexity, and dealing with real-time and reliability issues.
70% Coursework
30% Examinations
NUC5000
Going Nuclear: Nuclear Applications for Science and Engineering
20 credits
This module provides essential skills and understanding needed to excel in the nuclear industry, from fundamentals of nuclear fission and fusion to more intricate topics such as reactor functionality, safety, and nuclear waste management.
50% Coursework
50% Practicals
Every postgraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the programme aims, the programme structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest programme structure and may be subject to change:
2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | |
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Home | £11,350 | £11,700 |
International | £20,400 | £21,000 |
Part time (Home) | £630 | £650 |
Telephone: +44 1752 585858
Email: admissions@plymouth.ac.uk
International progression routes
The centre builds on the world-leading and international excellence in the field of artificial intelligence, cognitive robotics and neural computation
Exploring the application of AI techniques to the navigation, guidance and control of autonomous vehicles, wave energy devices and marine propulsion systems
Exploring interdisciplinary research opportunities at the interfaces of nanotechnology, electronics and other disciplines
Learn more about the experiences of some of our robotics graduates
Ishita Parekh
Ishita won the 70th Anniversary British Council Scholarship for Indian women pursuing a masters degree in STEM
Baptiste Arnou
Baptiste works as an optimisation software engineer for Smart Me Up
Anurag Sure
Anurag now works as a Marketing Coordinator for Securifi Embedded Systems
Studying robotics at Plymouth was a transformative experience.