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.

Course Modules

Example modules: Control Systems with Embedded Implementation; Mechatronic Design and Automation; Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

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