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MSc - Master of Science
Preston Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
2 Year
Learn how to systematically apply engineering principles to complex and unpredictable real-world problems on our MSc Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines course. You’ll explore the new technologies transforming the world in which we live whilst also securing practical experience through a workplace or industry placement. The course is suitable for engineers who have recently graduated as well as those with experience. It’s an opportunity to extend your knowledge in Intelligent Machines or update your qualifications with a view to promotion or a specialist role. We cover technical aspects of Intelligent Machines Engineering, forming a suitable basis for a career in a range of roles associated with Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines Systems Engineering. You’ll take on new knowledge and skills relating to machine intelligence, the development of intelligent machines, mechatronics systems, renewable energy technologies, condition monitoring systems and structural health monitoring systems.
This module will develop the skills necessary for you to conduct technical studies at an advanced level effectively.
The aim of this module is for you to undertake an advanced-level piece of work including some significant elements of research and originality. You'll specify, plan, execute and report a programme of work leading to the design of a system, service or product, incorporating aa range of aspects involving the study of current research or advanced developments.
This module is designed to equip you with a range of design knowledge, skills and experience in several topics in Industry 4.0.
Our module aims to provide you with the theoretical, analytical and practical skills that will enable you to understand condition monitoring techniques in depth. You will develop the appropriate skills needed for independent study in different areas of intelligent maintenance research.
This module introduces methods of computer interfacing of industrial or scientific instruments and data processing for monitoring and control of engineering processes. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the use of advanced instrumentation and sensing methods. The module will also consider the application of signal processing methods and system design methods.
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