Sheffield Hallam University

MSc Automation Control and Robotics

Sheffield Hallam University

Course overview

Students on the Sheffield Hallam University MSc Automation, Control, and Robotics course improve their critical technical and problem-solving skills in various fields of engineering, such as control theory, industrial automation, systems analysis, design and simulation, and robotics. The goal is to impart the latest theories and practices in automation, control and robotics and to enhance professional skills by working on or in real-life projects. The course will be one year, full-time and will begin in September 2025.

A variety of significant subjects are covered in the curriculum, including control systems and advanced control techniques, industrial robotics, mobile robots, industrial automation, and artificial intelligence. There are also many ways in which students will learn, such as lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions, problem-based work, practical activities, group and individual projects. They will use the knowledge in live projects and other professional activities to apply to the real world.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement and an academic and/or employer reference. Students also have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants from the UK typically need an honours degree with a 2.2 classification or higher in a science or engineering subject.
  • A different degree may be acceptable if the applicant has at least one year of relevant professional experience.
  • Suitable professional qualifications in engineering may also be considered.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills. The university also accepts other equivalent English language test scores, like PTE.

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

Career opportunities

Graduates of this course pursue careers in;

  • Computer vision
  • Machine learning
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Robotics
  • Automation engineering
  • Systems analysis

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the full-time MSc Automation, Control, and Robotics at Sheffield Hallam University programme for international students is £17,725.

Admission

To apply for the Sheffield Hallam University MSc Automation, Control and Robotics programme, you should complete the online application form on the university's website or speak to our counsellors at AHZ.

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