Programme Specification


Date Specification Approved 29/10/2024
College College Eng and Physical Sci
School School of Engineering
Department Mechanical Engineering
Partner College and School
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title B.Eng. Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Full-time
Programme Code 448J
Delivery Location Dubai
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 3 Year(s)
Accreditations UAE CAA
Aims of the Programme The Educational Aims of the Programme are to:
  • Produce Engineers with expertise in Robotics and Artificial intelligence who have the ability to solve novel engineering problems in automation by designing, developing and/or using robotic devices and systems with the associated AI software, subject to trade-offs involving a set of competing goals and constraints. Their level of ability will be beyond “assembling” or “configuring” systems. They will be equipped to play leading roles in a professional capacity in both industry and academia, and who have developed the technical, intellectual and transferable skills needed to underpin their education and continuing professional development.
  • Educate students to BEng (Hons) level, providing a course designed to broadly meet professionally accredited requirements of study (Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (Fourth edition) (AHEP4)); that that is of comparable standard to those offered by other leading universities, that will attract high quality students, irrespective of race, background, gender or physical disability.
  • Provide students with a thorough knowledge of engineering principles, concepts and mathematics and with practice at using their understanding to solve complex problems in engineering. Graduates will have a systematic knowledge and understanding of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, including various important specialisms. Some of their knowledge and understanding will be at the forefront of the discipline. Typical graduates will be able to make sound judgements in the absence of complete information, with an awareness of the context in which they work.
  • Enable students to develop the skills necessary to engage in, plan and successfully complete individual and team design projects, and appreciate the economic, social, environmental, ethical and commercial context of their decisions; Producing engineering graduates equipped to play leading roles in industry, the professions and public service, and with the intellectual abilities and transferable skills necessary to further their professional development by personal research or study in preparation for a future career as a professional engineer.
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
C1: Applying knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Some of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study.
C2: Analysing complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles.
C3: Selecting and applying appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed.
C4: Selecting and evaluating technical literature and other sources of information to address complex problems.
C5: Designing solutions for complex problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards.
C6: Applying an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems.
C7: Evaluating the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems and minimising adverse impacts.
C8: Identifying and analysing ethical concerns and making reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct.
C9: Using a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity
C10: Adopting a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks.
C11: Adopting an inclusive approach to engineering practice and recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion.
C13: Selecting and applying appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations.
C14: Discussing the role of quality management systems and continuous improvement in the context of complex problems.
C15: Applying knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights.
Lectures, Tutorials, Laboratory Experiments, Group and Individual Projects, Problem Solving Classes, Additional individual learning support through the mathematics learning centre.
Exams, Reports, Online Assessments, Class Tests, Individual and Group based Design Projects, Computer Modelling Assignments, Reports, Work Sheets, Presentations and Prototype Manufacture.
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
C12: Using practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems.
C16: Functioning effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team.
C17: Communicating effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences.
C18: Planning and recording self-learning and development as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
Team Working, Individual and Team Projects, Coursework Assignments, Lectures, Tutorials and Computer Laboratory, Practical work and Workshop training, and Independent study.
Reports, Individual and Team Presentations, Design & Build, Computer Tests, Computer Modelling Assignment, Presentations and Exams.