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Automation and Control MSc
Automation and Control MSc
Full time: 12 months
Profile
The Automation and Control MSc prepares you for a career as a design or development engineer in control and automated systems.
About this course
About this course
The Automation and Control MSc covers all the major disciplines in automation and control. It includes the in-depth study of:
- advanced control systems
- industrial automation technologies
- systems integration
- distributed control systems
- field bus protocols
You’ll also develop skills in research and knowledge acquisition to provide the foundation for further study.
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Modules
You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
Modules for 2018 entry
Module changes
Module changes
Modules change annually to take account of:
- changing staff expertise
- developments in the discipline
- the requirements of external bodies and partners
- student feedback.
Most module information for 2019 entry will be available from mid-May 2019.
Fees & Funding
2018-2019 fees
The fees displayed here are per course.
MSc
UK
Full time £10,200
EU
Full time £10,200
International
Full time: £21,600
Find out more about our tuition fees, including how to pay them and available discounts.
EU students starting at Newcastle in 2018 and 2019 will pay the UK (Home) tuition fee for the full duration of their course.
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Work experience
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Entry Requirements
A 2:2 BEng honours degree, or international equivalent, in:
- electrical and electronic engineering
- computer engineering
- mechanical engineering
- physics
- communications or information and control engineering
Find out the equivalent qualifications for your country.
Use the drop down above to find your country. If your country isn't listed please email: international.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk for further information.
English Language Requirements
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Please email us at international.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk for further information.
How to Apply
You apply online, track your application and contact the admissions team via our applicant portal. Our step by step guide can help you on your way.
Start dates
The course starts in September. There is no application closing date for this course.
We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.
Deposit
If you live outside the UK/EU you must:
- pay a deposit of £1,500
- or submit an official letter of sponsorship
The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study at Newcastle University. The deposit is non-refundable, but is deducted from your tuition fees when you register.