Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Overview

Key facts

• Our four-year Robotics and Autonomous Systems programme from  University of Bristol  leads to the award of a joint PhD degree from both the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. 
• A PhD is a uniquely challenging and rewarding endeavour, especially in a cutting-edge field like RAS.

We have enhanced the standard individual PhD in various ways to give you the best possible start on your RAS research and innovation career:

• specialist taught modules in a wide variety of RAS technologies to equip you for research;
• exposure to a diverse range of industry and academic RAS topics to give you a broad view of the potential and context of RAS;
• cohort-based skills training including enterprise, public engagement, communication and research methods;

• group projects and industry study workshops to foster creativity, practical skills and integration.

Careers

• Students graduating from this programme will be suited to careers in industry, as ambassadors for robotics across many different sectors, or starting their own enterprises.