MSc(Eng) Advanced Control and Systems Engineering at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A masters for students aiming to lead in industry or research in modern control and systems engineering, teaching the design and optimisation of control and automation systems across a range of domains.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Optimisation, Fundamentals of Classical and Discrete Control Theory, Systems and Control II, Optimal Control, Multisensor and Decision Systems, Real-Time Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity for control systems and an Individual Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates work at companies including Siemens, Rockwell Collins, Arm, BP, Ford and Huawei in advanced manufacturing, software engineering, robotics, control systems and automation engineering; some pursue research degrees.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject (Engineering, Mathematics or Physics; other related subjects may be considered), with at least one module in Computing/Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Programming. No references or supporting statement are required. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component or University equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,345 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the advertised mode of study; fixed fee guarantee in place. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,550 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the advertised mode of study; fixed fee guarantee in place. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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