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MSc Embedded Systems and Control Engineering

  • DeadlineStudy Details: MSc 1-2 years, full- or part-time

Masters Degree Description

In a rapidly evolving world driven by technological progress, embedded systems and control engineering stand at the forefront of innovation.

The products we use, from toasters to aircrafts, are becoming ever more complex and automated. In this MSc, students will master cutting-edge algorithms and develop hands-on practical skills that are needed to deliver safe, secure and responsive control of today’s technologies.

The significant increase in processing power, now available in compact and energy-efficient packages, has propelled the digital revolution, which has permeated every sector of the economy. Embedded systems have become even more prominent and the demand for experts in this domain is poised to further escalate.

Our MSc program in Embedded Systems and Control Engineering is focused on hands-on experience in electronics design and practical applications, complemented by control theory and modules emphasising the utilisation of digital technologies.

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Entry Requirements

Good second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are a number of possible sources of funding: loans and grants, bursaries and scholarships.

Student Destinations

You have the option of choosing to study this course ‘with industry’ in which a paid industrial placement forms part of your course, including your overall assessment through reflective learning. Whether or not you opt for the ‘with industry’ variant of the course, it is designed to give you the tools to work towards a career in a wide variety of fields in the engineering and technical industries.

Module Details

Core modules

  • Engineering Design Case Study
  • High-Reliability Embedded Systems
  • Robust Control
  • Nonlinear Control
  • Real Time Simulation for Industry 4.0
  • Signal Processing
  • Embedded Systems for Condition Monitoring and Control
  • Advanced Electronically Controlled Drives

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Industry placement (optional)

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