Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Creative Robotics
- 3 years
- Duration
- 30,890 GBP/year
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
The BSc Creative Robotics course is delivered at the UAL Creative Computing Institute and offers a unique blend of technical robotics training and creative practice. Students acquire contemporary applied skills, including coding in languages like Python and C++ and working with key industry frameworks such as ROS and Unity.
A strong emphasis is placed on creative application, with students learning to design and build robots for art and music, exploring mechanics, electronics, and artificial intelligence. The course encourages a critical perspective on the role of robots in society, examining their ethical impact. It is committed to embedding UAL's Principles for Climate, Social, and Racial Justice into its framework.
Program structure
Year 1
- Block 1
- Coding One: Introduction to Creative Computing and 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
Year 2
- 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
Year 3/4
- Block 1
- Coding Five: Networked Robotics
- Critical Robotics: Robotic Ethics
- Creative Making: Applied Robotics - Sensing in the Wild
- Block 2
- Coding Six: Developing Robots in the Creative Industry
- Creative Making: Graduation Project
Price
Tuition fee:
- 30,890 GBP per year*
*Tuition fees for international students may increase by up to 5% in each future year of your course.
During your studies, you may need to cover extra costs which are not included in your tuition fees. You might need to budget for materials and equipment specific to your course. You may also need a laptop or other digital tech/software.
Requirements for applicants
- 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.
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases.
The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
- Related academic or work experience
- The quality of the personal statement
- A combination of these factors
Each application will be considered on its own merit, but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
English language requirements
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent), with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
About the university
The University of the Arts London (UAL) produces and encourages the creativity essential for a better future. Its colleges have been at the forefront of innovative education since 1842, creating work with a lasting impact on people and the planet, driven by curiosity, imagination, and purpose.
London is fundamental to UAL's identity, providing a vital context where the university connects and exchanges ideas with individuals from all walks of life. Globally, its creative network influences education, culture, business, and society.
Through innovative research and creative instruction, UAL's faculty and staff bring fresh perspectives to education. The university enables students to build the careers they desire by working with them at every level - from pre-degree to postgraduate, and from short courses to online learning.
UAL's colleges
Ranked second in the world for art and design, UAL comprises six distinct colleges:
- Camberwell College of Arts
- Central Saint Martins
- Chelsea College of Arts
- London College of Communication
- London College of Fashion
- Wimbledon College of Arts
Together, they form a community of creatives, innovators, trailblazers, and storytellers, united in their mission to reimagine the future.
Courses in the visual arts, animation, screen, communication, fashion, media, and performance are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
