MSc Automation and Control Engineering at Kingston University

Programme overview

Discover the future of smart systems. At Kingston University, our Automation and Control Engineering MSc prepares you to innovate in robotics, AI, and advanced engineering. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and the Engineering Council, this degree will position you for success.

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering | Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement / 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional professional placement year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modern automation and control engineering extends far beyond traditional robotics, encompassing a wide range of applications where intelligent decision-making and feedback control are essential. These include automated manufacturing systems, autonomous vehicles, smart sensing platforms, and advanced healthcare technologies such as assistive and rehabilitation devices. Modules - core modules: Machine Learning, Industrial Robotics, Design of Autonomous Systems, Advanced Control Systems, Research Techniques, Innovation and Sustainability, Dissertation; optional modules: Human Robot Interaction, Biologically Inspired Robotics; professional placement: Professional Placement.

Career pathways

Graduates of the Automation and Control Engineering MSc are highly sought after in industries such as robotics, automotive engineering, aerospace, and industrial automation. Typical roles include Robotics Engineer, Systems Designer, and Automation Specialist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: A 2:2 or above honours degree in a relevant area or academic equivalent such as Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or Information Technology. In exceptional circumstances, we will consider applicants who have substantial working experience. In place of a first degree, you must demonstrate experience in either the computing, electronics or embedded systems areas. English language: IELTS academic test in English with an overall score of 6.5, with no element below 6.0, or meet the scores listed on the alternative online tests.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,300 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 a year (2027/28). International full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement / 2 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://osis.kingston.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PFACE1ACE20BD01&code2=0101

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