Advanced Control and Systems Engineering
The University of ManchesterProgram Overview
The Advanced Control and Systems Engineering at The University of Manchester is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Control and Systems Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Control and Systems Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Dissertation
- Control Fundamentals
- State-Space and Multivariable Control
- Digital Control & System Identification
- Nonlinear and Adaptive Control Systems
- Process Control & Automation
- Optimal & Robust Control
- Intelligent Control & Robotics
- Applied Control
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The standard academic entry requirements for a masters course will be an upper second class UK honours degree, or international equivalent, in an electrical and electronic engineering discipline. Candidates from other engineering and scientific disciplines are encouraged to apply, provided they can demonstrate strength in mathematics and other suitable subjects such as dynamics, signals and systems or classical control.
English language
You will need to be able to demonstrate competency in the English language and if do not already possess a recognised English Language qualification will need to take a test such as:
IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no sub-test of less than 5.5
TOEFL iBT score of 90 overall with no sub-test of less than 22
Pearson PTE score of 59 overall with no sub-test of less than 51
Cambridge CPE grade C
Some English language test results are only valid for two years. Your English language test report must be valid on the start date of your course.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Manchester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Manchester
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University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
