School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
MSc Autonomous Systems
Autonomous systems will increasingly be adopted into every aspect of our daily lives. The future of autonomy, in the transport sector alone, is projected to grow tenfold to over US$550 billion by 2026. Plymouth is fast becoming a global centre for excellence in marine and robotic autonomy systems development. You will have the opportunity to use our specialist laboratories including the COAST and Robotics Laboratory for your dissertation.
Our one year course covers core principles of this emerging field: sensor technologies for machine perception; machine learning and AI for adaptation and decision making; embedded systems, communications, security and data management, for safe and efficient operations of an Autonomous System. The course also encompasses general ethical issues related to the societal acceptance of these systems. The course has been designed in conjunction with employers who contribute seminars and guest lectures.
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You may now be eligible for a government loan of over £11,000 to help towards the cost of your masters degree.
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Postgraduate open evening: Wednesday 3 March 2021
If
you would like to find out more about this programme, please attend the next virtual postgraduate open evening.