Control and Instrumentation

University of Derby

United Kingdom, Derby

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University of Derby

United Kingdom , Derby

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Derby Campus

Markeaton Street

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 18 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,900 / year

Next Intake September-2024

Control and Instrumentation

About

This distinctive MSc develops all the skills and knowledge you need to excel in a rapidly changing field of electrical and electronic engineering.

There is a growing demand for professionals who can harness latest technology to design and produce novel measurement and control systems.

Choose a highly regarded masters course accredited by the Institute of Measurement and Control
Take your first steps towards Chartered Engineer status: this programme covers all the educational requirements you need
Gain the ideal preparation for senior roles in areas such as automotive, aerospace, petrochemical, scientific or manufacturing applications
Enjoy vital industry insights with visits to major companies
Undertake practical projects underpinned by latest research
Learn from experienced and supportive tutors who will help you to reach your full potential
Employable graduates - we're ranked 15th highest amongst all UK universities and 12th for English institutions with 96.9% of graduates in work or further study within six months of completing their degree: HESA 2016

Offering a practical and dynamic learning experience, this MSc is ideal for high-calibre individuals who want to specialise in control and instrumentation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Students must have completed a subject relevant Bachelors degree with an overall score of 'Good' or above (2.25 GPA) from a recognised university in Jordan
For postgraduate research degrees, PhD applicants are expected to have a masters as well as a bachelors degree in the relevant subject areas. Most importantly applicants must submit a research proposal.

Career

When you graduate, you will be skilled and knowledgeable in many areas sought after by employers across sectors including the motor vehicle, manufacturing, aerospace and petrochemical industries.

There is currently a shortage of staff who can understand and apply current technology to design and produce novel measurement and control systems. This opens up many opportunities for high-calibre professionals, including rapid progression to senior roles.

Career opportunities include:

Engine health monitoring engineer
Electronic control systems consultant
Electrical operations manager
Chief design engineer
Electronics hardware design engineer
Project coordinator/engineer

Employers our graduates have gone on to work for include:

Rolls Royce
Lloyd's Register
Jaguar Land Rover
Skanska
Romax Technology
Footfalls and Heartbeats (UK) Ltd
TERRA Energy Services

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,900

How to Apply

Before you begin your application make sure you have:

Your qualification details including grades and dates taken. You will have the opportunity to upload scanned copies of your qualification certificates/transcripts in the application. If you have no formal qualifications, you can also state this in your application
A scanned copy of your passport or other official photographic ID e.g. photo driving licence. This will help us verify your application to study with us. If you do not have any photo ID, we will accept a scanned copy of your birth certificate. International applicants can only provide a copy of their passport for visa assessment purposes
Your work experience (optional). You can upload a CV into your application or provide the company names and addresses of up to three of your employers
A personal statement showing your interest for the course/subject. This is a mandatory requirement and you will be able to upload it into your application. You may want to include your reasons for applying for the course, your experience in the field, how you feel you would benefit from studying and relevant information about your previous studies. You could also tell us about your non-academic experiences such as hobbies, interests, participation in any clubs, societies or voluntary work
A relevant reference for the course you have applied for. The reference should be in written format and supplied on company-headed paper, signed and dated from either a manager, supervisor, tutor or teacher
If you need to supply two references, this usually means you need to provide one academic reference from any recent study and one employer reference
If you have any questions, please email askadmissions@derby.ac.uk

For more information please see our online application guide.

International applications

Please ensure you supply the above documents and information when you apply. In addition, you will be required to submit evidence of your English language ability
If you are applying as an international applicant and are using an agent you will need to provide the agent number in the application. Your agent will have a 9 digit ID number from the University of Derby International Office. Please contact your agent to obtain this number