The significant increase in processing power, now available in compact and energy-efficient packages, has propelled the digital revolution, which has permeated every sector of the economy. Embedded systems have become even more prominent and the demand for experts in this domain is poised to further escalate.
Our MSc program in Embedded Systems and Control Engineering is focused on hands-on experience in electronics design and practical applications, complemented by control theory and modules emphasising the utilisation of digital technologies.
You'll explore a wide range of applications, spanning from medical electronics to e-health, with a substantial emphasis on practical assignments to enhance your proficiency in software and digital hardware implementation. This includes working with microcontrollers, FPGA, DSP devices, and system-on-chip methodology.
Good second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
You have the option of choosing to study this course ‘with industry’ in which a paid industrial placement forms part of your course, including your overall assessment through reflective learning. Whether or not you opt for the ‘with industry’ variant of the course, it is designed to give you the tools to work towards a career in a wide variety of fields in the engineering and technical industries.
Engineering Design Case Study
High-Reliability Embedded Systems
Robust Control
Nonlinear Control
Real Time Simulation for Industry 4.0
Signal Processing
Embedded Systems for Condition Monitoring and Control
Advanced Electronically Controlled Drives
Individual Project
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