Sheffield Hallam University

Automation Control and Robotics (Work Experience)

Sheffield Hallam UniversityCity Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Develop and enhance advanced technical and problem-solving skills in control theory, industrial automation, systems analysis, design and simulation as well as robotics, with an embedded work placement as part of the course.

Key highlights

  • Embedded work placement included as part of the course
  • Advanced study of control theory and industrial automation
  • Covers systems analysis, design and simulation
  • Develops specialist skills in robotics
  • Builds advanced technical and problem-solving skills

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include science or engineering subject; or above

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Payment of tuition fees.

  • Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Growth Executive MBA Scholarship

    Up to ten scholarships are available, each offering a £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000
  • Online Masters Scholarship

    A 10% discount on all our online masters courses.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Postgraduate Research Scholarship

    A 10% discount on postgraduate research courses is available if you have graduated with a full degree from Sheffield Hallam.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Postgraduate Study Discounts

    £2,000 discount on full-time postgraduate course fees for home and international students starting in 2026/27.

    Up to £2,000
  • Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    £1,000 Postgraduate Taught

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Control systems engineer
  • Automation engineer
  • Robotics engineer
  • Systems engineer
  • Controls and instrumentation engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £12,440 for the course | International: £20,100 for the course

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Sheffield Hallam University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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