This MRes degree will be awarded to students who successfully complete the first year of the PhD programme Robotics and Autonomous Systems and then choose or are required to leave the PhD programme. It is currently available only as an exit award from this programme.
| Unit name | Unit code | Credit points | Status | Teaching Block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotic Fundamentals (UWE, UFMF4X-15-M) | EMATM0033 | 15 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| Robotics Research Preparation | AENGM0029 | 15 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
| Technology and Context of Robotics and Autonomous Systems | EMATM0018 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| FARSCOPE Group Project | EMATM0019 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
| FARSCOPE First Dissertation | EMATM0020 | 80 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
| Robotics Systems PG | COMSM0012 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
| In addition, students are required to take another 10 credit point M-level unit from the Faculty of Engineering or the Faculty of Science, excluding any innovation or enterprise unit, and subject to approval of the Programme Director. | ||||
| NB: An applicant who has already taken Robotic Systems as part of a prior MSc will be required to take an option from the list below instead | ||||
| Students also choose 20 credit points from the following list: | ||||
| Advanced Techniques in Multi-Disciplinary Design | AENGM2005 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
| Sensory Ecology | BIOL31132 | 10 | Optional | TB-4 |
| Artificial Intelligence with Logic Programming | COMS30106 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
| Image Processing and Computer Vision | COMS30121 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
| Computational Neuroscience | COMS30127 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
| Design Verification | COMS31700 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
| Learning in Autonomous Systems | COMSM0305 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
| Advanced Computer Architecture | COMSM0109 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
| Interactive Devices | COMSM0009 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
| Communication Systems (M) | EENGM2100 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
| Advanced DSP & FPGA Implementation | EENGM4120 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
| Uncertainty Modelling for Intelligent Systems | EMATM1120 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
| Control Theory | EMATM2700 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
| Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence | EMATM0029 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
| Intelligent Adaptive Systems (UWE) | EMATM0034 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
| Electromechanical Systems Integration (UWE, UFMEEA-15-M ) | EMATM0030 | 15 | Optional | TB-4 |
| Advanced Dynamics | MENGM5011 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
| Virtual Product Development | MENGM6049 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
| Biomechanics | MENGM6051 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
| MRes Robotics and Autonomous Systems | 180 | |||
The assessment of the taught component of a doctoral degree is governed by the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and is assessed separately from the research project. Progression to the research project may be dependent on the successful completion of the taught component - please refer to the relevant handbook for the structure of the particular programme.
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
It may be possible to exit the programme with a taught award. For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points of taught units, to include at least one of 'Robotics Fundamentals' and 'Robotic Systems'. There is no Postgraduate Diploma exit award.
To be awarded the MRes, students must have successfully completed 180 credit points from the taught units, including the dissertation unit. Note that the MRes degree will only be awarded to students electing to exit the CDT programme after one year.
The dissertation unit is must pass at the first attempt for students on the PhD. The dissertation unit may only be retaken by students who intend to exit with the MRes.
