Advanced robotics is progressing the capabilities of control systems. Enrich your engineering degree by developing a focused, integrated and critically aware understanding of control systems engineering theory, policy and practice with our MSc Advanced Control Systems postgraduate degree.
Designed to equip you with specialist knowledge, our course takes you on a practical exploration of control applications, including industrial control (SCADA), intelligent control, flight control and robotic control. Delivered by a research-led team with strong industry focus, you will have the opportunity to complete activities using robotics and engineering facilities.
You will:
- Gain a critical awareness and understanding of current problems in control engineering
- Learn how to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively
- Make sound judgments in the absence of complete data
- Communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialists
students accepted
THIS IS FOR YOU IF...
You are an engineering graduate seeking a career in the automation and control sector
You are a practising control systems engineer and want to extend and update your skills
You are an engineering graduate or professional excited by the opportunity to shape the future direction of robotics and automation application
ALL ABOUTTHE COURSE
Course delivery
Our MSc Advanced Control Systems postgraduate degree course is delivered through a range of industry-focused modules. The 180-credit MSc award comprises four 30-credit taught modules, plus a 60-credit research-based dissertation project. The 120-credit PgDip comprises four taught modules.
Flexibility is at the heart of our learning approach. You can choose to study the course full-time or part-time on campus:
- as a full-time student, you will complete four 30-credit modules in each of your first two trimesters on campus. In the third trimester, you will complete a 60-credit research dissertation project
- as a part-time student, you will complete two 30-credit modules across trimesters in years one and two. You will complete your 60-credit research dissertation project during a third year of study
For full-time study, each module requires two days of contact per week, with an additional three days of self-study - this equates to a full week of study. Taught modules complete in June, with the dissertation completed by September.
Learning experience
We've developed the course to help you take your engineering skills further. The course is designed to meet the requirements of the Engineering Council’s Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP).
The curriculum includes automation, mobile robotics and robotics control, with the option to specialise in either artificial intelligence or flight dynamics. Delivered under the direction of a supervisor, the research project is your opportunity to deliver sophisticated academic and practical research.
Learn more about the current course modules in the section below.
Please note that it may not be possible to deliver the full list of options every year as this will depend on factors such as how many students choose a particular option. Exact modules may also vary in order to keep content current. When accepting your offer of a place to study on this programme, you should be aware that not all optional modules will be running each year. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the available options on or before the start of the programme. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you are able to undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
65%
Coursework
35%
Examinations
Teaching
Teaching and learning is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, computer workshops and laboratory activities. Students benefit from the supply of a range of high-quality teaching materials and software. Interaction is face-to-face wherever practical, but we also use web-based learning support packages (databases of materials, discussion boards etc.) and there is a strong focus on guided self-learning.
Assessment
- 35% examinations
- 65% coursework (labs, reports, dissertation)
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