The MSc Creative Robotics course is an exciting mix of robotics and creative practice set in the context of a world-renowned creative university. The course combines machine learning, physical computing and robotics with a strong emphasis on creative applications and the ethics and impact of robotics in society.

You will learn to design and build creative robotics including constructing machines that make music and art or performances.You will also develop advanced skills in robotic coding such as in Python and C++, and robotic open development frameworks such as ROS, MoveIt and Unity.

Furthermore, you will learn creative mechanics such as digital fabrication, 3D printing of robotic parts and program open robots use in industry and creative industries such as robotic arms and humanoids.

You will explore how concepts of embodiment from philosophy, neuroscience and cognitive science have influenced the design of a robot’s body and mind in tandem. This will enable you to develop critical thinking and build a deep understanding of design and research methodologies in the field of human-robotic interaction.

The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:

An honours degree in a relevant subject such as Computer Science, Data Science, Computing, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Joint Computer Science / Arts, Humanities Program.

OR an honours degree from a creative discipline with substantial computational practice such as interaction design, computer science, digital design, product design, mechanical or electric engineering, design engineering.

OR a professional qualification recognised as equivalent to an Honours degree in a design-related or creative engineering discipline.

AND typically, at least Grade B/Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics.

IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

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Admissions Option 2

Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.

Scholarships and Funding Option 2

Coding 1: Advanced creative robotics coding

Critical robotics: Studies and research methods

Creative making: Advanced physical computing

Creative making: Advanced creative robotics

Coding 3: Machine intelligence and social robots

Program content

Tuition fees for Home students are £12,700

Tuition fees for International students are £25,970

This fee is correct for 2023/24 entry and is subject to change for 2024/25 entry.

Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students on courses lasting more than one year. For this course, you can pay tuition fees in instalments.

Program Tuition Fees Option 2

Robotic engineers for large and small robotics technology companies

Robotic engineers for theatre, film and television production industries

PhD level study both within the CCI and at other institutions nationally and internationally

Career paths

Master

Technology Studies

Automation

Robotics

University of the Arts London (UAL) is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design according to the 2023 QS World University Rankings®, for the fifth year in a row. It has an international reputation in art, design, communication, fashion, media and performing arts. Home to a diverse body of 18,000 students from 130 countries, UAL has over 100 years’ history of teaching across its institutions – Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion, Wimbledon College of Arts and UAL Creative Computing Institute.

MSc Creative Robotics

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MSc Creative Robotics

Admissions

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Curriculum

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