Sheffield Hallam University

Overview

Automation Control and Robotics equips students with the skills to design, analyze, and implement automated and robotic systems tailored for real-world industrial applications. The curriculum encompasses essential topics such as control engineering, robotics, machine vision, and applied artificial intelligence, with a strong emphasis on project-based learning.

• Level: Postgraduate (Master’s)
• Credits: Typically 180 credits
• Duration: Usually 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
• Delivery: University-based study complemented by project work
• Language of instruction: English

What you'll study

The program integrates foundational modules in automation, control, robotics, and artificial intelligence, alongside research training and practical application. Module availability may vary by intake.

• Artificial Intelligence Concepts and Applications
• Control Systems & Industrial Automation
• Machine Vision
• Research Methodology and Practice
• Robotics and Advanced Control Methods

Learning approach

• Emphasis on problem-based and project-led learning to bridge theory with engineering practice.
• Focus on technical development in modeling, controller design, and system integration.
• Research skills to enhance independent investigation and professional engineering practice.

Entry requirements

General requirements for all students

• A good honors degree (2:2 or above) in a science or engineering discipline.
• Relevant professional qualifications in an engineering field may also be accepted.
• Alternatively, a degree in any related field coupled with at least one year of relevant industrial experience.
• A technological diploma along with a minimum of three years of pertinent experience may also qualify.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Automation Control and Robotics program will find themselves well-prepared for a range of careers in various sectors, including manufacturing, robotics, and automation. The skills acquired can lead to roles such as automation engineers, robotics specialists, and control system designers, among others, contributing to the advancement of innovative technologies in diverse industries.