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MSc Automation Control and Robotics

Sheffield Hallam University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Sheffield Hallam University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Develop your knowledge and understanding of classical and modern control theory, industrial automation, systems analysis, design and simulation as well as robotics.

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.

The MSc Automation, Control and Robotics course is designed to provide you with an opportunity to develop and enhance your advanced technical and problem solving skills in control engineering, industrial automation and robotics.

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How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

The course covers a wide range of important topics in automation, control and robotics: control systems, advanced control methods, industrial robotics, mobile robots, industrial automation, and artificial intelligence. You also have the opportunity to explore elective modules on topics of your interests and career desires.

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.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,205per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

  • University League Table

    63rd

  • Campus address

    Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 1WB, England

Sheffield is a diverse student city in the centre of the UK and home to over 60,000 students from all over the world.
Sheffield Hallam's relationships with top international companies helps students access internships and build connections for their future career.
Sheffield Hallam offers a range of scholarships and funding support to help towards the cost of studying in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    75th out of 117 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    120 53%

    87th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    59th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    57th

    41

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