Automation and Control

Newcastle University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 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.

  • Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Newcastle upon Tyne
    Scheme
    Postgraduate