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BSc Creative Robotics

University of the Arts London

Institution
University of the Arts London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Creative Computing
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
H671
Typical offer
UCAS 104

Entry requirements

The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: Grades BCC or above at A-level Merit Merit Merit (MMM) at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology, or Art and Design) Access to Higher Education Diploma with 104 UCAS tariff points (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology, or Art and Design) Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) and 1 A Level at Grade C or above Equivalent International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma You should also have 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C). If you do not have a Science or Mathematics-based A-level, you should have at least Grade B/Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics.

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Robotics Engineering and Creative Computing, focusing on the intersection of technical systems and artistic applications. Core topics include Programming, Mathematical Modelling, Communication & Writing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes an optional placement year in industry between the second and third year, and culminates in a self-directed graduation project in the final year.

Modules

  • Block 1
  • Coding One: Introduction to Coding Practice
  • Critical Robotics: A History of Robotics and Computational Creativity
  • Creative Making: Design and Coding
  • Block 2
  • Coding Two: Data, Maths and Methods for Mechanical Engineering
  • Computational Practices: Creative Mechanics
  • Creative Making: Physical Computing
  • Block 1
  • Coding Three: AI and Machine Learning
  • Critical Robotics: Robots and Society
  • Creative Making: Art and Robotics
  • Block 2
  • Coding Four: Social Robotics
  • Computational Practices: Advanced Creative Mechanics
  • Creative Making: Creative Human Robot Interaction
  • Optional Year in Industry
  • Year 3/4
  • Coding Five: Networked Robotics
  • Critical Robotics: Robotic Ethics
  • Creative Making: Research and Design for the Graduation Project
  • Coding Six: Developing Robots in the Creative Industry
  • Creative Making: Graduation Project