Course summary

• Gain the ability to apply principles of modelling, classical and modern control concepts and controller design packages.
• Learn how to design and exploit automation and robotic systems in a range of manufacturing and industrial applications.
• Work alongside research staff from the Power, Electrical and Control Engineering, and Electronic Engineering Subject Groups and the Centre for Automation and Robotics Research (CARR) at Sheffield Hallam.

On this course you cover a wide range of topics, including control systems, advanced control methods, industrial robotics, mobile robots, industrial automation, and artificial intelligence.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

How you learn

The course team provides you with a supportive and engaging learning environment throughout your studies. You experience and engage in a variety of learning methods as you progress through the course. We have designed a balanced mix of activities to enable knowledge acquisition, ensure understanding and develop you as a professional. In addition to this you will also have access to a range of state-of-the art, dedicated laboratories and workshops.

You learn through:

• lectures
• tutorials
• seminars
• laboratory sessions
• problem-based and practical activity-based sessions
• group and individual project work
• acting as mentors for new students

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• automation and control
• process and petrochemical
• manufacturing
• energy
• automotive
• aerospace

You can also pursue careers in engineering design and development, engineering research, engineering consultancy and engineering management.