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

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.

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

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.

You'll need:

• knowledge of engineering science and technology
• knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
• maths knowledge
• design skills and knowledge
• complex problem-solving skills
• excellent verbal communication skills
• thinking and reasoning skills
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

As a robotics engineer you could:

• design automated systems using computer software
• build, program and test prototypes and fix faults
• analyse data from robot sensors, instruments and cameras
• report on risks, issues and project progress
• research news ways to use robots and artificial intelligence

We've identified this as a potential green job

For a robotics engineer to be a green job, you could:

• build and fix robots in the renewable energy sector
• design robots using biodegradable materials
• use robotic components that are easy to recycle

Find out more about green careers

You could work in an office, in a laboratory or at a manufacturing plant.