Why this course?
This MSc focuses on state-of-the-art technologies for autonomous control and machine learning with applications in robotics, sensor networks, big data analytics, and autonomous agents.
Emphasis is given to topics that support a new emerging generation of self-sustaining and intelligent devices created for the Internet of Things, Ubiquitous Computing, and Industry 4.0 environments.
This degree is designed to provide a wide-ranging background in autonomous technologies that can be applied in a variety of disciplines.
UK growth in the global robotics market is expected to be £13 billion by 2025.
In addition to traditional technologies related to robotics, embedded systems, design, and control, students will be exposed to system-level design methods and state-of-the-art theory behind some of the newest and most promising fields of artificial intelligence.
Applications include autonomous mobile systems, digital manufacturing, Big Data analytics, Internet of things device engineering, and artificial intelligence programming.
The MSc is delivered jointly by the Departments of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, and Design, Manufacture & Engineering Management.
This ensures you have access to academic leaders in the fields of machine learning, autonomous systems, digital manufacturing and design engineering.
You'll study
You'll take two semesters of compulsory and optional taught classes. These are followed by a three-month research project in your chosen area. Opportunities exist to do the project through the departments' competitive MSc industrial internships.
The internships are offered in collaboration with selected department industry partners. You'll address real-world engineering challenges facing the partner, with site visits, access and provision of relevant technical data and/or facilities provided, along with an industry mentor and academic supervisor.
Facilities
We've a wide range of excellent teaching spaces including interactive flexible learning spaces, and state-of-the-art facilities. Our Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) is home to a number of world class labs where students will have an opportunity to undertake research projects in relevant areas. The University is also home to some key and relevant industry engagement research centres, including:
- Advanced Forming Research Centre
- Space Mechatronic Systems Technology Laboratory (SMeSTech)
- Hyperspectral Imaging Centre
- Centre for White Space Communications Facility
Industry engagement
Interaction with industry is provided through our internships, teaching seminars and networking events. The departments deliver monthly seminars to support students' learning and career development.
Xilinx, Texas Instruments, MathWorks, and Leonardo are just a few examples of the industry partners you can engage with during your programme of study.
