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Study Details: 1 year
The modern engineering industry increasingly needs employees with the skills to design and maintain large and complex systems, and who are able to work across multiple disciplines. This MSc course is designed to equip you for these roles whether you have never studied control systems before, or you are an experienced engineering professional looking to add advanced and topical expertise.
You will learn how to model, optimise and control systems, how to process and use signals for classification and control and how automation is carried out in industry. You will also develop practical skills using industry standard software and hardware, including MATLAB and programme logic controllers (PLCs). Optional modules to further develop your skills in areas that interest you include cybersecurity and an opportunity to work with companies on real problems experienced by industry.
In addition to taught modules, you will undertake an individual research project, working alongside world-class academics and using state-of-the-art facilities. The project provides an opportunity to apply your knowledge to a real engineering problem, often in collaboration with industry or research centres.
Graduates from this programme are well-equipped for technical and leadership roles in control systems, automation, industrial engineering and systems engineering, across disciplines from automotive and aerospace to green energy and biotechnology.
Accredited by the Engineering Council UK, Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institute of Measurement and Control.
Our courses are shaped by strong industry connections and cutting-edge research. Our Industry Advisory Board - featuring representatives from leading companies across the sector - ensures our programmes remain globally competitive and aligned with evolving industry needs.
Graduates from this course work at major companies including Siemens, Rockwell Collins, Arm, BP, Ford and Huawei. They have roles in advanced manufacturing, software engineering, robotics, control systems and automation engineering. Some choose to pursue further study through research degrees.
Throughout your studies, you'll have opportunities to attend industry talks, career fairs and networking events. You can also apply for additional mentorship through our Career Mentoring Scheme, which pairs students with alumni working in industry. Our Careers and Employability Service offers a wide range of support, including drop-in sessions, workshops, webinars and events focused on career planning, work experience, employer insights, CV writing, interview techniques and more.
Core modules:
Individual Research Project
Systems and Control
Systems and Control II
Optimisation: Theory, algorithms and applications
Advanced Control
Industrial Automation
Optional modules - choose 30 credits from:
Multisensor and Decision Systems
Industrial Training Programme in Artificial Intelligence for Engineering
Cybersecurity for control systems
Optional modules - choose 15 credits from:
Data Modelling and Machine Intelligence
Real-Time Embedded Systems
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