Master'sUnited Kingdom · Engineering

MSc Robotics

King's College London

✓ Last verified Oct 4, 2026

Entry requirements

Grades: Percentage — Minimum 80Required
English(Any one of these tests): IELTS — Minimum 6.5Required
TOEFL — Minimum 92Required
PTE — Minimum 62Required
CAE — Minimum 176Required
Prior degree: Mechanical engineering or other relevant subject such as physics, mathematics or electrical engineeringRequired
Sound background in calculus, linear algebra, differential equations and elementary probability theoryRequired
Programming competence to the level expected at the end of the first year of a BSc in computer scienceRequired

Accepted English tests: English language band D (postgraduate list correct as of September 2026 for 2027/28 entry, https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements): IELTS Academic or IELTS Online 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each skill; TOEFL iBT (incl. Home Edition, code 0394) taken before 21 January 2026: 92 overall with minimum 23 in writing and 20 in each other skill, taken from 21 January 2026: 4.5 overall with minimum 4 in each skill; PTE Academic (incl. UKVI, not PTE Academic Online) 62 overall with minimum 59 in each communicative skill; Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 176 overall with minimum 169 in all skills; Oxford Test of English Advanced 140 overall with 125 in each component; Trinity ISE III pass in each skill; King's Pre-Sessional English pass with Band 6.5. Tests valid if taken within two years of the programme start (1st of the start month); all scores from one test (no TOEFL MyBest, no IELTS One Skill). Not usually required for nationals of UKVI majority English speaking countries who have permanently resided there, or for applicants who completed an undergraduate degree (at least three years), a taught postgraduate degree (at least one year) or a PhD in a UKVI majority English speaking country within five years of the course start date.
How grades are compared: China: Bachelor degree from a prestigious institution (classified by UK ENIC or within the Project 211/Double First Class list) with an average score of 80%, or from a recognised institution with an average score of 85%, evidenced by degree certificate and final transcripts with official English translations (https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/robotics-msc/entry-requirements, country selector: China)
Expectations about your university: Two published tiers: prestigious institution (classified by UK ENIC or within the Project 211/Double First Class list) or recognised institution. Applicants from prestigious universities with high grades are stronger candidates.
Other requirements: UK standard: 2:1 honours (current students at least 60% average). International, professional or occupational qualifications assessed individually. Lower classification or unrelated degree may be considered with significant relevant work experience or a related graduate qualification. Personal statement answered as three questions on the application form (why this programme and future plans, suitability from experience and education, an example project combining writing software and building hardware, max 250 words each). Apply online via King's Apply, non-refundable application fee GBP 130. One academic reference required (professional reference accepted if qualifications completed over five years ago). Official transcripts and degree certificate with official translations. CV optional. The programme operates a partial gathered-field process: some applicants meeting the requirements may not get a decision until after February, where possible by May. 1 year full-time, Department of Engineering, Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences.