Develop and enhance advanced technical and problem-solving skills in control theory, industrial automation, systems analysis, design and simulation as well as robotics.
On this course you’ll learn how to design and exploit automation and robotic systems in a range of manufacturing and industrial applications. You’ll cover a wide range of core engineering subjects – including industrial automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, and control systems – preparing you to apply them to any modern engineering industry.
Please note: you can apply to this course from 23 October 2025. Until then, explore the course and see what Sheffield Hallam has to offer.
Home and EU students
Normally one from
• an honours degree (2.2 or above) in a science or engineering subject,
• suitable professional qualifications in an engineering field
• a degree in any discipline containing aspects relevant to automation and control engineering , plus at least one year of appropriate industrial experience
• a diploma in a technological area, with at least three years of relevant experience
You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam.
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This course prepares you for a career in:
Computer vision
Machine learning
Artificial intelligence
Robotics
Automation engineering
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for:
General Electric
Applied Integration UK Ltd
Bilfinger UK
Nprime Ltd
Primetals Technologies
Compulsory modules
Artificial Intelligence Concepts And Applications (20 Credits)
Control Systems & Industrial Automation (40 Credits)
Machine Vision (20 Credits)
Project And Dissertation (40 Credits)
Research Methodology And Practice (20 Credits)
Robotics And Advanced Control Methods (Acm) (40 Credits)
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