{"id":6752,"date":"2020-07-07T13:16:16","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T12:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gcet.edu.om\/?page_id=6752"},"modified":"2025-08-24T10:48:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T06:48:40","slug":"benghons-automation-and-robotics-engineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gcet.edu.om\/en\/programmes\/benghons-automation-and-robotics-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"BEng (Hons) Automation and Robotics Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” enable_gradient=”true” color_overlay=”#eaf1fd” overlay_strength=”1″ gradient_direction=”top_to_bottom” shape_divider_color=”#f4f4f4″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”40%” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”curve_opacity”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”2%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Introduction” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInUp”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1634758940804{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”]Automation and robotics is a specialized engineering branch that provides in-depth knowledge in the areas concerning electro-mechanics, sensors & actuators, robotics, Machine learning and artificial intelligence. An Automation and robotics Engineer involves in designing robots, maintaining, developing new applications and research in the automation systems. Concepts like auto-driven cars are the genesis of automation and robotics programme. The programme deals with Microcontrollers & Microprocessors, Embedded systems, Machine Learning, Automation with PLC programming, Machine Vision, Probabilistic Robotics, Intelligent and Adaptive systems. The Sultanate of Oman as part of Oman vision 2040 sustainable development with \u2018Fourth Industrial Revolution\u2019, plans to automate the manufacturing using smart technology. Therefore, Qualified Automation and Robotics engineers can serve in manufacturing, service organisations. 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Awarding Body<\/h3>\n[\/fancy_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” delay=”100″][fancy_box box_style=”hover_desc” icon_family=”iconsmind” image_url=”6721″ hover_color=”extra-color-1″ box_alignment=”left” hover_desc_bg_animation=”long_zoom” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” color_scheme=”dark” secondary_content=”here’s some awesome text that would only be shown on hover” min_height=”350″ hover_content=”Full-Time, Part-Time and Flexible.” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Open-Book” icon_size=”34″]\n

Mode of Study<\/h3>\n[\/fancy_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” delay=”200″][fancy_box box_style=”hover_desc” icon_family=”iconsmind” image_url=”6723″ hover_color=”extra-color-1″ box_alignment=”left” hover_desc_bg_animation=”long_zoom” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” color_scheme=”dark” secondary_content=”here’s some awesome text that would only be shown on hover” min_height=”350″ hover_content=”Four Academic Years Full Time, 8 Years Part Time or Flexible.” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Clock-Forward” icon_size=”34″]\n

Duration<\/h3>\n[\/fancy_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” delay=”300″][fancy_box box_style=”hover_desc” icon_family=”iconsmind” image_url=”6725″ hover_color=”extra-color-1″ box_alignment=”left” hover_desc_bg_animation=”long_zoom” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” color_scheme=”dark” secondary_content=”here’s some awesome text that would only be shown on hover” min_height=”350″ hover_content=”OMR 3,570 Per Year.
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Fees<\/h3>\n[\/fancy_box][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][toggles style=”minimal” accordion=”true”][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”Minimum Entry Requirements”][vc_column_text]Successful completion of GCET foundation programme with a minimum of 60% in each component. Diploma Holders are encouraged to apply for advanced entry.
\nGeneral Education Diploma \u2013 Science Track (Pure Math+ Physics), or equivalent, with a minimum overall average of 60%.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”Contact Person”][vc_column_text]Email : s.javeedhussain@gcet.edu.om<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0 Tel: 24227999 – 24227912 or M: 91789204[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”Why Study our Programme?”][vc_column_text]One of the main distinctive features of this programme is that the student will get a British award from the University of the West England, Bristol, UK, (recognized worldwide) while studying in Muscat.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”What you will be studying?”][vc_column_text]At the beginning of the programme, you will study Foundation Mechanics, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Robotics, engineering mathematics and C\/C++ Robotic programming. As you progress robotic systems, Mechatronics, Programmable Logic Controller Design, Intelligent and Adaptive systems, probabilistic Robotics and Machine Vision modules are taught. Alongside, you will also develop professional skills in project management, project planning, Entrepreneur skills and communication. Throughout the program, you will apply the acquired knowledge through practical laboratory work using our state-of-the-art lab facilities. You will get an inside track on the industry through factory tours and professional briefing from leading organisations. In the final year, you will also take an individual project module to demonstrate the knowledge gained by you in the program.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”Where can it take you?”][vc_column_text]With the arrival of the \u2018Fourth Industrial Revolution\u2019, the impact of digitisation, automation and artificial intelligence on the economy has been huge and has led to an increased demand for experts in the area of Robotics and Automation Engineering. Your knowledge on how to make machines interact with their environment could take your career in a variety of directions, including modern automated manufacturing systems and processes, manufacturing and food industries, the development of ambient assisted living, new internet and mobile technologies or automotive production. The opportunities include but not limited to the following roles:<\/p>\n