Course Details
Course Name
BEng Automation and Control
Level of study
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
3 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
Newcastle
Course Subject
- Engineering & Technology
Course Fees
Inside EU: 9250
Outside EU: 22110
Universities
Newcastle University
Description
It has applications in industry, transport, defence and other technologies, leading to demand for graduates in this area.
In Stages 1 and 2 you study a common syllabus, developing your expertise in electrical machines and electronic communications systems.
In Stage 3 you take specialist topics, such as:
electromagnetism
robotics
linear control theory
You cover control systems, industrial applications and distributed control. You use industry-standard equipment, experimental hardware and are trained in software packages such as MATLAB.
You complement this with a large individual design project - for example, developing a photovoltaic solar power for homes in rural areas - to showcase your skills to future employers.