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Applied Process Control

Newcastle University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 17,935 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Singapore
Language English

Program Overview

The Applied Process Control at Newcastle University is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Applied Process Control 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 17,935 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Applied Process Control programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Process Control 2
  2. Optimisation
  3. Introduction to Computing with MATLAB and Simulink
  4. Statistical Process Control
  5. Data Analysis and Reconciliation for Control
  6. Process Control Laboratory
  7. Process Control 3 - Design of Robust Control Algorithms
  8. Process Control 4 - Design of Digital Control Algorithms
  9. Instrumentation and Measurement
  10. Advanced Process Control
  11. Biomeasurement Technologies I
  12. Adaptive Control Systems

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Lower Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

2:2 honours degree (BEng or BSc), or equivalent, in engineering or a pure applied science subject.

We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with relevant industrial experience.

International Students

To study this course you need to meet our Band 3 English Language requirements:

Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)

If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. 

Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.

The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,935 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 17,935 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Newcastle University 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.

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months