MSc Automation & Control

Automation and control are important aspects of modern manufacturing and utility supply. Many manufacturing assembly lines and processes utilise programmable control systems. It is essential to equip the prospective engineer in this field with the appropriate theoretical and practical knowledge. This course will extend your skills across essential areas in the field of automation and control. You’ll use your existing knowledge of engineering theory and practice as the base to build new skills in this field such as embedded systems and control system design. Using specialist equipment in our dedicated laboratories, you’ll learn to use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition ( SCADA ) systems, the industry standard for the development of effective control systems. You can start your studies with us in September or January. Please enquire for more information. This course requires an ATAS certificate for international applicants which typically takes 6 weeks. Therefore, we have the following application deadlines for international applicants: Monday 13 July 2026 for our September 2026 intake Monday 23 November 2026 for our January 2027 intake This course requires an ATAS certificate for international applicants which typically takes 6 weeks. Therefore, we have the following application deadlines for international applicants:

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

International students: £22,290

UK students: £8,030

UK/Home: £8,030

International: £22,290

Sep Jan

• Edinburgh, United Kingdom