Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Automation and Control MSc

12 months full time

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

UK/EU: full time £6,000
International: full time £14,320
Please refer to our Tuition Fees section for information about changes to fees and fee discounts.

Aims

This programme aims to provide relevant training to engineering graduates who wish to pursue a career in fields such as intelligent manufacturing, production units and distributed control systems; or in general advanced control applications. It covers the latest information on advanced control methods as well as focusing on systems integration utilising specific field buses.

Programme Description

You take four compulsory modules (60 credits), optional modules (30 credits), extended coursework (30 credits) and an individual project with dissertation (60 credits).

Compulsory modules cover: advanced control systems; distributed control systems; industrial automation, robotics and artificial intelligence; and state space anaylsis and controller design. Optional modules may include: control of electric drives; advanced multimedia systems; and power system operation.

Assessment is by written examination at the end of each semester, coursework and a dissertation based on a project conducted in association with one of the School’s research groups.

Find out more detailed information about the programme modules

Entrance Requirements

A second-class BEng Honours degree, or equivalent, in electrical and electronic engineering or a related subject. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 79 (Internet-based), or equivalent.

Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University’s English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

See the School’s website.

See also: Funding and Finance.

How to Apply

There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2012 entry should apply by Friday 13 July 2012 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.

Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.

For the quickest and easiest way to apply, visit our postgraduate online application site.

Further Information

For further information please contact:
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 5737
E-mail:  eee.pgt@ncl.ac.uk