Entry requirementsEngineering graduates seeking employment in the Automation and Control sector, and, in part-time mode, for practising engineers from the Control Systems area who wish to extend and update their skills. The overall objective of the Master's programme is to add value to the first degree and previous relevant experience by developing in individuals a focused, integrated and critically aware understanding of underlying theory and current policy and practice in the field of control systems engineering. Using the framework of the engineering benchmarks as a model, a typical student taking full advantage of the learning opportunities provided will demonstrate achievement of knowledge, understanding, intellect, practical and transferable skills.
Academic titleMSc/PgDip Advanced Control Systems
Course descriptionProgramme content
The programme is control systems focused, with the emphasis on control systems theory together with a range of control applications including industrial control (SCADA), intelligent control, flight control and robotic control. The control systems approach provides continuity in learning throughout the one year of study. Within the main technical areas, analysis, synthesis and conceptual design are underpinned through the use of software tools to aid the design process. The introduction of a range of computational tools, such as MATLAB and Simulink, in Engineering Computation and Computational Intelligence, Pro-Model Manufacturing System Design and Simulation and RS-view in Automation and Robotics, enables the study of realistic industry standard problems.
Modules
-Engineering Computation
-Computational Intelligence
-Automation & Robotics
-Control Systems
-Manufacturing System Design and Simulation
-Manipulators Theory and Practice
-Advanced Control Technologies and Applications
-Advanced Flight Control.
Assessment
The course is assessed through a combination of examinations and coursework
Career progression
The Control and Automation Industry.
Modules offered on this programme
Module information is provided to give you an overview of the modules typically available for this programme and not a guarantee of the final programme structure. If you are interested in a specific module, please confirm with the admissions tutor that it will be offered for your cohort.
Duration
MSc: one year, full-time; two years, part-time
PgDip: nine months, full-time
Entry requirements
-Typically a minimum of 2:2 honours degree with significant numerate content comparable to first degrees in engineering
-Non-standard qualifications or experience (which may be subject to assessment through APL/APEL processes)
-International students must provide evidence of proficiency in English - IELTS 6.0 band score or a score of TOEFL at 550 or above (232 computer-based) with a TWE of 4.0 or above are proof of this