The Automation and Control MSc covers all the major disciplines in automation and control. It includes the in-depth study of:
- advanced control systems
- industrial automation technologies
- systems integration
- distributed control systems
- field bus protocols
YouÕll also develop skills in research and knowledge acquisition to provide the foundation for further study.
The Automation and Control MSc covers all the major disciplines in automation and control. It includes the in-depth study of:
- advanced control systems
- industrial automation technologies
- systems integration
- distributed control systems
- field bus protocols
YouÕll also develop skills in research and knowledge acquisition to provide the foundation for further study.
Our expertsÊhave worldwide reputationsÊin electrical engineering and control research - and you will be able to work with them.ÊYou will choose the topic of your research project, supported by our expertise. Our innovative educational techniques will give youÊpractical design skills and research methodologies.
You take modules to a total value of 180 credits over three semesters. 120 credits of taught modules take place during the first and second semesters. The course comprises a mixture of:Ê
- lectures
- tutorials
- coursework
- practical laboratory classes
You'll learn in modern lecture theatres equipped with audiovisual equipment.ÊBlackboard, a web-basedÊVirtual Learning Environment (VLE), supports your taught modules. Practical sessions are in small groups inÊmodern laboratories with extensive computing facilities.
You will sitÊexams in January and May/June. You will complete yourÊ60 credit individual projectÊover semesters two and three. Your background reading and design work take place over semester two. Most of your dissertation preparation and experimental work will be in semester three.
