Automation and Control Engineering (Taught)

Reasons to choose Kingston

• This course is reviewed by experts from National Instruments, Thales, Atmel, Cadence, Texas Instruments, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

• This course meets, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a chartered engineer. If you also have a BEng (Hons) accredited for Chartered Engineer (CEng), you will be able to show you have satisfied the educational base for CEng registration.

• You will use equipment from National Instruments, Quanser, Agilent Technology, Rethink Robotics and different microcontrollers.

About this course
The many applications of mechatronics include robotics, autonomous smart systems, hard-disk drives, tracking cameras, intelligent actuators in automotive systems, and intelligent prosthetics. You will be able to apply state-of-the-art control and machine learning techniques while working hands-on with robotics, autonomous unmanned platforms and facilities. With an individual project, you may research a subject of interest with the opportunity to publish your work.

Example modules

• Control Systems with Embedded Implementation

• Mechatronic Design and Automation

• Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence

For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Career opportunities
Graduates have gone on to roles such as control engineer, engineer and senior software developer.