Earn your MSc in Industrial Robotics flexibly, 100% online.
Become part of the next generation of world-class roboticists and automation engineers, ready to drive forward Industry 4.0 and the digital transformation of industry operations.
In this flexible online Masters degree, you’ll develop your knowledge of core concepts of robotics, AI and mechatronics.
With expert guidance you’ll learn about:
- the use of machine learning and AI in industrial processes
- real-time data analysis
- robot kinematics and dynamics
- robot programming and control
- robot localisation and mapping (SLAM), and
- mobile robotics, biorobotics and soft robotics.
You’ll learn to understand and design robotics technologies for sectors as diverse as manufacturing, energy, transport, food, logistics and healthcare.
Using industry-grade software, you’ll build skills in hardware and software development for robot control, bioinspiration and mobile robots (wheeled and legged).
Prepare for roles in a range of sectors
You’ll graduate from this degree ready for leadership roles in sectors including industrial automation, AI, automobile, aerospace, manufacturing and biomedical, as well as academia and research.
Gain a competitive edge
Through this MSc’s unique combination of core topics and specialised areas, you’ll develop an interdisciplinary understanding of various aspects of robotics that will set you apart in the job market.
Interdisciplinary learning
Robotics is an interdisciplinary field, and you’ll learn from industry experts and specialist staff drawn from electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer science.
You can also study MSc Industrial Robotics on campus.
Who can join this online robotics degree?
This distance-learning robotics MSc welcomes graduates and professionals from a broad range of academic backgrounds, including engineering, computer science or the physical or mathematical sciences.
Choose the University of Aberdeen for your online Masters in robotics
Fits around full-time work
This degree fits around full-time work, with flexible hours and 24/7 study access.
Earn a respected Masters degree
You’ll earn exactly the same Masters degree online as you would on campus.
You’re in expert hands
We’ve been training world-class engineers for over 100 years and delivering online learning for decades.
What you’ll study
You can choose to study for a:
- Masters (180 credits)
- exit early with a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- exit early with a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), or
- start with one of the short courses that make up this degree (15 credits).
You can build your way to a qualification one short course at a time.
Master of Science - 180 credits
You’ll work through eight 15-credit courses and a 60-credit project to earn your MSc.
You can start your studies in September or January and progress at a pace that suits you.
Duration
Typically, it takes 27 months to complete the MSc part-time. To study part-time, we recommend you take no more than 30 credits per term.
In this flexible degree, you can also take breaks between courses.
Start with a short course
Not sure you can commit to a full degree? Start with a short course that’s part of the degree instead.
The credits from these short courses count towards this MSc. You can study any of these courses standalone, or build your way towards the full degree.
Find out about our short course route to MSc Industrial Robotics.
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Choose your courses
See all the courses that are part of this degree and choose what you want to study.
Manage your study schedule
Control the pace and cost of your degree. Decide how much you want to study each term.
Save to your wishlist
Save your schedule to your wishlist so you can view and edit anytime.
How you’ll study
Online learning
This distance learning Industrial Robotics MSc is delivered flexibly, 100% online.
You can learn with us anywhere in the world, no student visa required, and set your study hours to suit you.
Your teaching
Teaching is delivered through MyAberdeen, our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It holds all the materials, tools and support you’ll need in your studies. Take a look around MyAberdeen.
You can access your learning materials on computer, smartphone and laptop, 24 hours a day. You’ll find a range of resources available, including:
- pre-recorded video lectures
- lecture slides
- tutorial sheets
- reading materials
- discussion boards with your tutors and peers
- online access to our award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library.
Your tutors
This degree is delivered by our School of Engineering.
You’ll learn from highly experienced engineers and academics from electrical and mechanical engineering as well as computer science. Your tutors include:
Professor Sumeet S. Aphale
Sumeet is a Chartered Engineer and the Director of the Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Mechatronic Systems Group (ARMS), at the University of Aberdeen.
He has more than two decades of experience in the design, analysis and control of robotic and mechatronic systems, as well as advanced sensor technologies.
Sumeet has provided expert consultancy to industry and has been integral to funded projects exceeding £3 million in value. His research has been published in over 120 peer-reviewed journals.
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Dr Elena Giannaccini
Elena is a Lecturer in Robotics in our School of Engineering. She has an honours degree in biomedical engineering and holds a PhD in robotics.
Elena’s expertise is in the fields of bioinspiration, mechatronics, soft robotics, robot sensing and safety in human-robot interaction. She is driven by her passion for designing and building robotic platforms for medical robotics and safe physical interaction between humans and robots.
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Dr Andres San Millan Rodriguez
Andres is a Lecturer in Robotics in our School of Engineering.
His expertise and research interests include origami-inspired soft robots, mobile robots, applied control, and mechatronics.
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Dr Dewei Yi
Dewei is a Senior Lecturer in our School of Natural and Computing Sciences. He leads our MSc in AI and MSc in Robotics and AI programmes.
Dewei’s research interests include AI-enabled healthcare, hybrid intelligent systems and robotics, applied machine learning, intelligent vehicles, and personalised advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
View Dewei’s profileYour support team
Our friendly team are here to answer any queries you have before, during and after your studies.
Professor Sumeet S. Aphale
Sumeet is the degree coordinator. He’ll be on hand to answer any questions about degree content before you start and to help you throughout your studies.
Lyn Magee
Lyn is part of the School’s administration team. She’ll be there throughout your studies to answer any of your non-academic queries.
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The online education team is here to answer any questions you have right now about this qualification, or about studying online.
Ask us a questionWhere this will take you
Your MSc Industrial Robotics qualification
You’ll graduate with a respected MSc in Industrial Robotics from the University of Aberdeen, one of the UK’s six ancient universities.
You’ll receive exactly the same degree qualification online as you would on campus. Your degree title will not mention online or distance learning.
Your MSc qualification will be recognised by employers and educational institutions around the world, opening up international opportunities.
Careers
This MSc is designed to prepare you for leadership roles in a range of technical or professional fields.
Because this interdisciplinary degree covers a variety of engineering disciplines, its versatility opens doors to employment in a wide range of industry sectors.
You can pursue rewarding careers in various aspects of robotics and mechatronics, in sectors including industrial automation, automobile, aerospace, manufacturing and biomedical.
Roles you’ll be ready for include:
- Roboticist
- Automation Engineer
- Control Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Data Scientist, specialising in machine learning.
You’ll also possess valuable transferrable skills in areas including computer programming, project planning and management, report writing, and research.
Further learning and research
As well as preparing you for industry, this MSc is a stepping stone into further learning and roles within academia and research organisations.
You may wish to continue on to further education and research via the PhD route.
Lifelong career support
Our career support doesn’t stop when you graduate.
You have access to our free careers service while you study, and beyond.
- 1:1 appointments
- CV checks
- Interview prep
- Job opportunities
Fees and funding
Master of Science
180 credits
£15,030
This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over three years, starting in September 2025.
The fee quoted above is based on you starting your studies with us in the 2025/26 academic year.
Our indicative cost includes a 5% fee rise each year.
Pay as you go
This is a pay-as-you-go qualification.
You do not have to pay the full tuition fee upfront.
You can spread the cost and pay as you go, term by term.
How it works
- You decide how many credits to study for each term.
- At the start of term, you pay only for the credits you’re taking that term.
- This gives you control over your costs and workload for each term of your qualification.
Your personalised cost breakdown
Use the degree scheduler to plan your studies and see your cost breakdown, term by term.
Choose the University of Aberdeen for flexible online robotics degrees
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20% alumni discount
University of Aberdeen alumni receive 20% off fees for this online degree.
Entry requirements
MSc
For entry to this degree:
- a 2:1 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Automation / Control / Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.
You can also apply if you have:
- a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and can demonstrate at least one years’ relevant professional experience.
We also welcome applications from students from other academic backgrounds. Provide your latest academic transcript with your application, listing all the courses you’ve studied, and our Admissions Team will review these and get back to you with an offer decision.
Short course route to online MSc Industrial Robotics
If you prefer to start with a short course, you may be able to use our online short courses as a route into this degree.
Find out about our short course route to entryApply for this programme
- Start month
- September or January
- INDICATIVE COST
- £15,030
This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over three years, starting in September 2025.
Apply via our Applicant Portal
