Automation and Control MSc

Newcastle University

The Automation and Control MSc is an industry-focused course that prepares you for a career as a design or development engineer.This course covers all major disciplines in automation and control.It provides an advanced education for both practising professionals and new graduates. You'll learn:the core principles of automation and controlhow to apply theory to real-world industrial challengeshands-on experience with tools like MATLAB and PLCsKey topics include:linear controller design and state space analysisindustrial automation, PLCs programming, and roboticsdistributed and digital control systemssolving complex problems with engineering and computing techniquesYou'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.The flexible nature of this programme allows you to specialise in one of two streams:Control SystemsMechatronicsControl Systems streamYou'll gain a thorough understanding of key areas, including:AC and DC electric drives systemsanalyse and design control systems for a wide range of electric drive applicationsconstruct and critically test drive simulation studies in the area of control of electric drivesgain insight and advanced understanding of modern controller design, emerging intelligent control methods, and mitigation techniques for problems associated in real-life designMechatronics streamFocusing on the systems and design aspects of mechatronics you'll:gain knowledge and understanding of the operating characteristics and design of a range of sensors and motors. This includes their integration into appropriate control systems within a specific mechanical designunderstand key mechatronic concepts and their specific applications to the robust design of mobile robotic systems. This will provide you with skills to design, develop and operate a functional mobile robot mechatronic system