This course is designed for anyone looking to specialise in control and systems engineering. You may not have studied it before, or you may be an experienced professional thinking about updating your knowledge.
You will learn systems modelling, optimization and signal processing, system identification, digital control systems and industrial automation.
You will learn practical skills using MATLAB and programme logic controllers (PLCs).
You’ll be able to take optional modules to further develop your skills in areas that interest you, including cybersecurity and an opportunity to work with companies on real problems experienced by industry.
You will also complete a research-level dissertation project where you will take the lead to advance your knowledge and skills in systems and control engineering.
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject with relevant modules.
Subject requirements
We accept degrees in the following subject areas:
Engineering
Mathematics
Physics
We may also consider other related subjects
Module requirements
You should have studied at least one Mathematics module and one module from the following areas:
Further/Advanced Mathematics
Physics
Probability and Statistics
Programming
We may also consider other related modules.
We also consider a wide range of international qualifications
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more
Our courses are informed by our strong links with industry and our world-leading research.
Graduates of this course go on to work for companies such as Tesla, Siemens, Amazon, Huawei, Intel and Network Rail. They go into roles in advanced manufacturing, software engineering, robotics and controls and automation systems engineering.
Some graduates choose to follow up their studies with a research degree.
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