MSc Control and Instrumentation at University of Derby

Programme overview

Offering a practical and dynamic learning experience, this MSc is ideal for high-calibre individuals who want to specialise in control and instrumentation. This course linked to our East Midlands Institute of Technology (EMIoT) and you'll benefit from the industry connections this centre provides. The EMIoT initiative is to deliver world class, research orientated, employer-led learning focusing on clean growth and digital delivery.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Department: Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Duration: Full-time: 1 year - 18 months, Part-time: 2-3 years | Study mode: full-time (part-time also available) | Intake: September, January | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is made up of three stages - Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you will be skilled and knowledgeable in many areas sought after by employers across sectors including the motor vehicle, manufacturing, aerospace and petrochemical industries. There is currently a shortage of staff who can understand and apply current technology to design and produce novel measurement and control systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You'll normally need an appropriate engineering or science undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) or an equivalent, professional qualification, or significant industrial or professional experience following your initial qualification.; If English is not your first language, you'll also need an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,720 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time fee for the full course; UK full-time fees paid within one academic year are rounded down to the nearest £50 if applicable Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 for the whole programme (2026/27) Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: Full-time: 1 year - 18 months, Part-time: 2-3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/admissions/apply-online/?section_id=2639

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