How to become a robotics engineer
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
University
You can do a degree or postgraduate qualification in:
- artificial intelligence and robotics
- mechatronics
- robotics engineering
- mechanical engineering
- electronics engineering
- computer science
- mathematics
You can also work in the development of artificial intelligence if you have a qualification in psychology or cognitive science.
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 can do a college course, which may help you to find a job as a robotics technician. Relevant courses include:
- Level 3 Certificate in Robotics and Automation
- Level 4 Diploma in Computing
- Higher National Certificate in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
With further training, you can qualify as an engineer.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
- 1 or 2 A levels, a level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a level 4 or level 5 course
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Apprenticeship
You could do a degree apprenticeship in a robotics specialism. Apprenticeship examples include:
- control and technical support engineering
- software development
- manufacturing engineering
- embedded electronic systems design
- electro-mechanical engineering
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 and study for a degree on the job to qualify.
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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.