Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Robotics and artificial intelligence represents one of the most dynamic and consequential fields in contemporary engineering and computer science. Robotics concerns the design, construction and programming of systems that can sense, reason and act in the physical world, while artificial intelligence provides the algorithms and learning systems that enable machines to process information, recognise patterns and make decisions. Together they are transforming manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, agriculture, defence and countless other sectors, and the demand for graduates who understand both the hardware and the intelligence is growing rapidly.
At the University of Portsmouth, this three-year full-time programme provides comprehensive training across both fields. It includes a sandwich year for extended professional experience, a year abroad at a partner institution, and work placement opportunities built into the programme, giving you a remarkable range of practical and international exposure alongside your academic studies. You will study robot design and control, machine learning, computer vision, autonomous systems, sensor integration and the software engineering skills needed to build intelligent systems.
The programme develops both your technical competence and your understanding of the design choices and ethical considerations that arise when building systems capable of autonomous behaviour.
Graduates are in high demand across robotics companies, technology firms, automotive and aerospace manufacturers, healthcare technology developers, research institutions and start-ups working on next-generation autonomous systems. The combination of hardware knowledge and software skills is particularly valuable because it is relatively rare, and graduates who understand both physical systems and the algorithms that control them are well placed in a competitive market. Postgraduate study in robotics, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, control engineering or computer science provides a route for those who wish to deepen their expertise or move into research careers.