This course will advance your knowledge and understanding of modern control and systems engineering together with a 12-month placement to prepare you for a career in industry or research.

Course description

This course is designed for anyone looking to specialise in control and systems engineering and also to gain industry experience with a 12-month placement.

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.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Engineering Council UK, Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institute of Measurement and Control.

Your career

Our courses are informed by our strong links with industry and our 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.