Develop your knowledge and understanding of classical and modern control theory, industrial automation, systems analysis, design and simulation as well as robotics.
Learn the latest theories and applications of automation, control and robotics.
Explore leading-edge technologies, processes and systems.
Enhance your professional skills through real-life projects..
Apply principles of modelling, control concepts and controller design packages.

On this course you’ll learn how to design and exploit automation and robotic systems in a range of manufacturing and industrial applications. You’ll cover a wide range of core engineering subjects – including industrial automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, and control systems – preparing you to apply them to any modern engineering industry.

Work placements

Students are strongly encouraged to apply for summer placements and internships  and are supported by the University’s Careers and Employability team on application writing, CVs and interviews.

Work-based learning

An MSc project and dissertation can provide an opportunity for industrially-commissioned or industrially-based work at a high level. It is also worth noting that MSc projects carried out by part time students are typically of significant importance to their companies and can raise a student's profile in the organisation.

Within the constraints of the maximum length of the course, it is also possible to extend the project for a full time student to work in an industrial or commercial setting (3 months is sometimes short for training and specialist skills acquisition to a Master's level concurrent with acclimatisation to the industrial setting).

If a full-time student finds employment with a company at the start of the project stage, they can transition to part-time status, thus allowing 1 year for project completion.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

The course covers a wide range of important topics in automation, control and robotics: control systems, advanced control methods, industrial robotics, mobile robots, industrial automation, and artificial intelligence. You also have the opportunity to explore elective modules on topics of your interests and career desires.

You learn through:

• lectures
• tutorials
• seminars
• laboratory sessions
• problem-based and practical activity-based sessions
• group and individual project work
• acting as mentors for new students

There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.

This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.

This course prepares you for a career in

• automation and control
• process and petrochemical
• manufacturing
• energy
• automotive
• aerospace

You can also pursue careers in engineering design and development, engineering research, engineering consultancy and engineering management.

 

Home and EU students

Normally one from

• an honours degree (2.2 or above) in a science or engineering subject,

• suitable professional qualifications in an engineering field

• a degree in any discipline containing aspects relevant to automation and control engineering , plus at least one year of appropriate industrial experience

• a diploma in a technological area, with at least three years of relevant experience

You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more

International students

India

• a first class BE in a relevant discipline, or a good second class BE with a strong performance in mechanical and manufacturing subjects

China

• a four year Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline, with an overall average of at least 80 per cent or equivalent

Other countries

• a good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject

Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 with 5.5 in all skills (or equivalent) is the standard for non-native speakers of English.

If your English language skill is currently below an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English level.

Important notice:

 

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Artificial Intelligence Concepts And Applications	20	Coursework
Control Systems & Industrial Automation	40	Exam Practical
Machine Vision	20	Coursework
Project And Dissertation	20	Coursework
Research Methodology And Practice	20	Coursework
Robotics And Advanced Control Methods (Acm)	40	Coursework