Engineering, AI and robotics
With expert teaching and access to modern facilities, you’ll learn how to work with new technologies and apply your ideas to real problems. You’ll design and build prototypes, including robots, and study in Spectra, our engineering building, with labs, workshops, wind tunnels, and materials and energy spaces.
You can choose from pathways including aerospace, automotive, civil, electronic, mechanical, robotics, and AI engineering. This flexibility lets you explore different areas and shape your career. You can also take a paid placement year to gain industry experience.
Graduates go on to roles with leading organisations. With strong employer links and a focus on practical learning, you’ll be ready for your next step in engineering.
Why choose Herts
Engineering, AI, and robotics degrees at the University of Hertfordshire give you the skills and industry links for a career in engineering. Learn from academics working in research, and take part in opportunities to study abroad.
Graduates have gone on to work for organisations including Rolls-Royce, Dyson, Airbus, Bentley Motors, Microsoft, and Jaguar Land Rover. From robotics to aerospace, Herts alumni work across engineering worldwide.
1st in the East of England
for aeronautical and aerospace engineering (Complete University Guide, 2024).
Guardian Top 50 University
We've been ranked for teaching quality, student satisfaction and graduate success in the Guardian University Guide 2026.
10th in the UK
for production and manufacturing engineering (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025).
Inspiring spaces
You'll study in our brand-new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science building, Spectra.
Explore our courses
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