MSc Computational Intelligence and Robotics

About the course

From understanding the brain to sophisticated robots for search and rescue, advances in this field are having a huge impact on our lives. This course prepares you for a career at the forefront of the discipline, in research or industry.

The course is taught by experts in control and systems engineering, computer science, electronic and electrical engineering and neuroscience. It's supported by SCENTRO, the Sheffield Centre for Robotics.

Course content

All students take modules in computational neuroscience, machine learning, adaptive intelligence and vision. If you specialise in computational intelligence you’ll also take modules in speech and modelling of natural systems. If you specialise in robotics you’ll also take modules in control, robotics and sensor fusion.

You’ll work on a major individual project based on the research interests of our staff. You may become part of a research team and the project may be in collaboration with industry.

Teaching

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Laboratory work

Assessment

• Examinations
• Coursework assignments
• Project dissertation

Give yourself an edge

Our world-leading research and our partnerships with industry give you an advantage in a competitive careers market. You’ll learn about the very latest developments in systems and control, computational intelligence and robotics, making you ready for the future.

Push yourself further

We have all the technology and facilities you need, including industry-standard modelling, simulation and controller design tools, robotics and flexible manufacturing systems laboratory, flight simulator, evolutionary computing laboratory, and clean facilities for the assembly of satellite instrumentation.

Make your mark

A masters from Sheffield is the mark of someone with the skills to apply their knowledge in industry, anywhere in the world. All of our 2011 graduates were in employment or further study six months after graduation.

You could pursue a career with a large international organisation or government department. Our graduates work in varied sectors like manufacturing, power generation and sustainable energy, with companies including British Airways, IBM, Rolls-Royce and Unilever.

Industry links

We work closely with international industrial partners such as Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems. Rolls-Royce has a research and development centre here, putting our expertise to work on the challenges faced by industry today. Our masters students often work side by side with researchers at these facilities.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form