How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
University
You could do a degree or postgraduate qualification in:
- artificial intelligence and robotics
- mechatronics
- robotics engineering
- mechanical or electronics engineering
- computer science or mathematics
If you have a qualification in psychology or cognitive science, you could also work in the development of artificial intelligence.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including maths and physics
- a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study
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College
You could do a college course which might help you to find a job as a robotics technician. Courses include:
- electronic systems engineering
- computing
- advanced manufacturing engineering
- electrical or electronic engineering
With further training, you could then qualify as a robotics engineer.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
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Apprenticeship
You could apply to do a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship. Options include:
- Robotics Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Electro-Mechanical Engineer
- Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
These apprenticeships can take between 3 and 5 years to complete.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship
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Work
You could start as a robotics technician or junior engineer. You could then study for higher education qualifications and work your way up to qualify as a robotics engineer.
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Career tips
You'll find it useful to join robotics engineering groups or take part in robotics design competitions to build up your skills and knowledge.
Further information
You can discover more about careers in engineering and robotics from The Institution of Engineering and Technology and Neon.