Master of Science in Intelligent Systems, Signals and Control
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The MSc course in Intelligent Systems, Signals and Control provides the necessary academic, practical and professional knowledge for you to learn and achieve high-tech competencies and advanced technological skills in the interlinked areas of signal processing, dynamic systems and automatic control systems. These three areas are the crucial building blocks of modern engineering methodologies applied for the design, development, implementation and analysis of complex systems, ranging from engineering applications and industrial problems, to more mundane situations such as financial modelling and environmental control. The course will cover the relevant theories, design methodologies and implementation techniques within the areas of system modelling, signal processing, dynamics and systems, automatic control, computer vision, machine learning and computational intelligence. On course completion, these skills and knowledge could be applied across a wide range of professional areas such as system automation, process control, biomedical engineering, manufacturing, transport and robotics, to name but a few. The MSc course in Intelligent Systems, Signals and Control provides the necessary academic, practical and professional knowledge for you to learn and achieve high-tech competencies and advanced technological skills in the interlinked areas of signal processing, dynamic systems and automatic control systems. These three areas are the crucial building blocks of modern engineering methodologies applied for the design, development, implementation and analysis of complex systems, ranging from engineering applications and industrial problems, to more mundane situations such as financial modelling and environmental control. Throughout this course, you will learn how to take a transdisciplinary approach to look out for, and capture, the similarities and structures of the dynamics of different systems and processes, how to extract useful information from typically large amounts
Career Opportunities
As a graduate, you will be able to apply the high-tech skills acquired in a wide range of engineering, industrial, research and other professional disciplines that require the input of scientists and engineers who are specialised in the analysis, design and control of processes from a systems-based perspective. These include applications in automation, process control, biomedical engineering, manufacturing, transportation and robotics, to name but a few.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) SCE5109 Estimation and System Identification 5 ECTS SCE5201 Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition 10 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) SCE5101 Linear Dynamic Systems and Signals 6 ECTS SCE5103 Continuous-time Control Systems 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) SCE5205 Computer Vision 5 ECTS Year 2 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) SCE5106 Research Methods for Systems and Control Engineering 4 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) SCE5104 Discrete-time Control Systems 5 ECTS SCE5105 Advanced Signal Processing 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) SCE5202 Nonlinear Systems and Control 5 ECTS SCE5204 Adaptive and Intelligent Control 5 ECTS SCE5206 System Optimisation and Control 5 ECTS Year 3 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) SCE5301 Research Project in Systems and Control Engineering 30 ECTS This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Master of Science in Signals, Systems and Control - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Engineering.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with at least Second Class Honours or the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) with at least Second Class Honours in appropriate subjects as approved by the Board or the degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Honours) with at least Second Class Honours or the degree of Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology (Honours) with at least Second Class Honours or any other Honours degree with a suitable mathematical and computer programming component which the Board deems comparable to the qualifications indicated in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d). You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. You can submit your application online . The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta. You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage . Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements . The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website . Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt , and our team will be more than happy to help. After you receive an offer from us, our International O
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
€9,000 (Non-EU)
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 3 years
- Credits 90
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