MSc/PgDip Advanced Control Systems

Enrich your first degree and previous relevant experience by developing a focused, integrated and critically aware understanding of underlying theory and current policy and practice in the field of control systems engineering.

The specialist postgraduate degree course blends control systems theory with a practical exploration of range of control applications, including industrial control (SCADA), intelligent control, flight control and robotic control. This control system approach provides continuity in learning throughout the course.

This programme is designed to meet the requirement of the Engineering Councils Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP).

You will:

• Gain a critical awareness and understanding of current problems in control engineering
• Learn how to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively
• Make sound judgments in the absence of complete data
• Communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialists

EMPLOYMENT

Robotics and automation is a dynamic field, and a wide-range of opportunities are emerging in areas such as robotics design, control system integration and design, factory automation engineering management and research. Due to the rapid integration of new technologies, course graduates can expect to find employment across many industries.

CAREER LINKS

Salford has strong links with industry covering companies that span the aerospace industry. These links have developed through collaborative research and development projects, or via the commercial testing of products/components. The knowledge gained through these engagements all feed into teaching and learning, and help to connect learning to real-world scenarios.

Students will also achieve PGDip awards.