BEng Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Overview

Mechanics, electronics, control and artificial intelligence for autonomous technical systems. The programme combines scientific foundations with project-based engineering practice, delivered in structured semesters with supervised teaching.

Curriculum

Illustrative curriculum. The officially approved module structure will be published once programme documentation is available.

1. Semester 1

   • Calculus and Linear Algebra
   • Engineering Physics
   • Programming with Python
   • Foundations of Electronics

2. Semester 2

   • Algorithms and Data Structures
   • Digital Systems
   • Microcontrollers
   • Sensors and Actuators

3. Semester 3

   • Programming in C++
   • Embedded Systems
   • Control Theory I
   • Robot Mechanics and Kinematics

4. Semester 4

   • Robot Dynamics
   • Control Theory II
   • Computer Vision
   • Machine Learning

5. Semester 5

   • Robotics Software and ROS Concepts
   • Mobile Robotics
   • Autonomous Navigation
   • Cyber-Physical Systems

6. Semester 6

   • Industrial Robotics and Collaborative Robots
   • Industrial Automation
   • Simulation and Digital Twins
   • Human-Robot Interaction

7. Semester 7

   • Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Systems
   • IoT and Networked Manufacturing
   • Engineering Ethics
   • Engineering Project

Learning outcomes

• Apply scientific method to technical problems
• Design, model and evaluate complex systems
• Communicate results to specialist and international audiences
• Assess technological developments in ethical and legal terms

Admission requirements

• Recognised secondary qualification or equivalent — higher education entrance qualification including mathematics and one natural science (overall grade 2.5 or better)
• Evidence of proficiency in the language of instruction — English C1 (IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL iBT 95) or German C1 (TestDaF 4x4 / DSH-2), depending on the language of instruction
• Complete application documentation — transcripts, language certificate, CV and identity document

Career opportunities

• Development and design roles in technology-driven organisations
• Research and development in institutes and industry
• Project and systems responsibility in interdisciplinary teams
• Progression to master's or doctoral study