Automation and Control

Newcastle University

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months

Automation and Control MSc is a postgraduate degree at Newcastle University, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, taught full-time over 12 months.

About this course

This course covers all major disciplines in automation and control. It provides advanced education for both practising professionals and new graduates. You'll learn practical skills including:

- a focus on fundamentals in automation

- control and practical application in industry

Core learning includes:

- linear controller design and state space with Matlab applications

- industrial automation, PLCs and robotics

- distributed control systems

- digital control systems

- application of engineering and computing expertise to investigate complex problems

You'll learn crucial innovative techniques, including practical design skills and research methodologies. These are ideal for further research studies (PhD) and careers in a wide range of sectors.

Our experts have worldwide reputations in electrical engineering, mechatronics, and control systems research. With strong industry links, our degrees are shaped by industry and provide you with an enhanced learning journey.

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Scheme
Postgraduate