BSc Robotics Engineering
March 5, 2025 2026-06-02 13:17Bachelor of Science in Robotics Engineering
The Future is Robotics!
Gone are the days when the role of assistive devices in human life was pure fiction and tales. Today, the fast-evolving field of robotics has become an integral part of human life.
As the African continent accelerates its push toward industrialization, it is crucial to recognize that efficient, productive, and cost-effective work strategies—especially in key sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, education, and healthcare—will increasingly rely on automated systems and intelligent devices.
A TechJury publication dated July 28, 2020, reports that 88% of businesses worldwide plan to integrate robotic automation into their operations, with robotics already employing approximately 150,000 people in engineering and assembly roles. In 2024 alone, over 542,000 industrial robots were installed worldwide, pushing the total number of robots in factories to 4.66 million, according to the International Federation of Robotics.
For Africa, meaningful progress in robotics will depend on cultivating local expertise—professionals who understand the continent’s unique challenges and can develop robotics solutions suited to its environment. These homegrown experts will be essential in designing and deploying robots capable of performing high-risk, complex, and mission-critical tasks.
BSc Robotics Engineering at ACity
ACity’s pioneering BSc Robotics Engineering program leads the charge in redefining modern engineering education. It is designed to push the boundaries of knowledge while equipping students with the skills needed for the jobs of the future.
The program places strong emphasis on the design, analysis, and modeling of robotic systems; programming and control; AI integration; manufacturing; and the deployment and management of robots. It is intentionally structured at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, and advanced digital technologies—creating a seamless pathway into emerging fields such as Data Analytics and Advanced Autonomous Systems.
Our goal is to develop versatile graduates who possess a deep, broad understanding of robotics and the agility to adapt to the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Top Careers in Robotics Engineering
Ever wondered what exciting and unique opportunities the world of work holds for graduates of ACity’s 4-year, hands-on Robotics Engineering program?
- Automated Product Design Engineer
- Quality Control Engineer
- Hardware Engineer
- Software Engineer
- R&D Product Development Engineer
- Front End Developer
- Robotics Engineer
- CAD Engineer
Entry Requirements
Applicants must obtain credits in the following core subjects:
- English Language
- Core Mathematics
- Integrated Science
PLUS
Credits in three (3) elective subjects, including:
- Physics
- Elective Mathematics
- Chemistry or another relevant elective subject
Required Aggregate
- 36 or better for WASSCE / NOV-DEC
- 24 or better for SSSCE / NOV-DEC
Applicants from other West African countries must obtain credits in recognised core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics, and relevant science or technical subjects such as Integrated Science, Environmental Studies, General Science, Agricultural Science, Woodwork, Technical Drawing, Metalwork, Auto Mechanics, ICT, Data Processing, or Computer Studies.
PLUS
Credits in three (3) elective subjects, including:
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Chemistry or another relevant elective subject
Required Aggregate
- 36 or better for WASSCE / NECO
- 24 or better for SSSCE
Applicants must possess credits (Grade D or better) in five (5) GCE O-Level subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
Applicants must additionally obtain passes in three (3) A-Level subjects, including Mathematics and Physics. At least two (2) of the A-Level passes must be Grade D or better.
Applicants must have completed either the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or Diploma Programme (DP) Course.
Applicants must obtain:
- Passes (IB Score 3–8) in a minimum of four (4) or five (5) subjects, depending on the IB pathway
- Subjects must include Mathematics and English
- Subjects may combine Standard Level (SL)/O-Level and Higher Level (HL)
Applicants must have completed the French Baccalaureate (Baccalauréat Général — Série Scientifique) with passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects.
Requirements include:
- Minimum score of 10/20 in each subject
- One subject may have a minimum score of 8/20, provided the overall average across all five subjects is at least 10/20
Applicants must possess:
- Five (5) O-Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics
- Passes in three (3) relevant A-Level subjects
Applicants must possess a Grade 13 qualification with a minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher.
All foreign qualifications will be referred to GTEC for determination of equivalence and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana.
Electives
Aerial Robotics (Drones)
- Computer Vision for UAVs
- Flight Dynamics and Control of UAVs
- UAV Navigation and Path Planning
- UAV Design and Fabrication with Lab
Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedical Signal and Image Analysis
- Wearable and Implantable Biomedical Systems
- Biomechatronics and Assistive Robotics
- Medical Imaging Systems
Intelligent Systems: Controls and Automation
- Advanced Control Systems
- Digital Image Processing
- Machine Learning
- Modelling and Analysis of Mechatronic Systems
Intelligent Systems: Robotics and Mechatronics
- Advanced Control Systems
- Industrial Automation and Robotics
- Machine Learning
- Modelling and Analysis of Mechatronic Systems
Underwater & Space Robotics
- Computer Vision
- Robotic Perception in Unstructured Environments
- Manipulation in Underwater & Space Robotics
- Autonomy and AI in Extreme Environments
Course Outline
- Communication Skills
- French Language
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) Seminar I
- Introduction to Engineering
- Introduction to Programming with Python
- Physical Sciences
- Pre-Calculus (with MATLAB)
- Technology and Society
- African Studies
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) Seminar II
- Logic and Critical Thinking
- Text and Meaning
- Introduction to Multidisciplinary Design
- Programming in C
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (with MATLAB)
- Circuit Theory
- Engineering Mechanics
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) I
- Leadership Seminar I
- Introduction to Material Science and Engineering
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (with MATLAB)
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
- Basic Electronics
- Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
- Mechanics of Materials
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) II
- Sensors, Measurements and Instrumentation
- Applied Linear Algebra (with MATLAB)
- Probability, Statistics and Reliability (with MATLAB)
- Analogue and Digital Electronics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Unified Robotics I: Actuation
- Leadership Seminar II
- System Dynamics
- Differential Equations and Numerical Methods (with MATLAB)
- Machine Design
- Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
- Signals and Systems
- Unified Robotics II: Sensing
- Wireless Sensor Networks
- Project Management, Engineering Economics and Risk Analysis
- Automatic Control Systems
- Digital Signal Processing
- Embedded Systems Machine Learning
- Machines and Drives
- Unified Robotics III: Manipulation
- Advanced Instrumentation
- Autonomous Agents
- Computer Vision
- Industrial Robotics
- Industry Internship
- Project Phase I
- Unified Robotics IV: Navigation
- EnvironmentalScienceandEngineering
- ProfessionalEthicsandValues
- ModellingandAnalysisofMechatronicSystems
- ProjectPhaseII
- Real-TimeDigitalSignalProcessing
Why ACity
- Home to students from over 23 countries across africa
- Houses a digital makerspace and a technology & Entrepreneurial center for creative freedom & innovation
- A fully digitized campus with the fattest internet speed in a ghanaian university
- Experienced Faculty with industry experience. Student-to-faculty ratio 5:1
- 70% practical lessons
- Every ACitizen has the opportunity to do a work placement every vacation
