MSc Automation Control and Robotics (Work Experience)
Sheffield Hallam University
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Course summaryGain 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 ...Read more

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.

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CUG Ranking
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63rd
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Entry requirements

Normally one from: an honours degree (2.2 or above) in a science or engineering subject, suitable professional qualifications in an engineering field; a degree in any discipline containing aspects relevant to automation and control engineering , plus at least one year of appropriate industrial experience; a diploma in a technological area, with at least three years of relevant experience International students India; a first class BE in a relevant discipline, or a good second class BE with a strong performance in mechanical and manufacturing subjects China; a four year Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline, with an overall average of at least 80 per cent or equivalent Other countries a good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject

Tuition fees

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£10,310 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £10,310 for the course without work experience placement or £11,810 with work experience placement.

£17,205 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course without work experience placement or £18,705 with work experience placement.

£17,205 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course without work experience placement or £18,705 with work experience placement.

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