MSc Advanced Control and Systems Engineering with Extended Research / Course details

The student will carry out a programme of work in line with a project area which is set in advance, and will write and submit a dissertation report on the subject of this project. 

To educate students in reseach and state of the art approaches, with intense training in research methods, advanced simulation tools and experimental techniques. Graduates will be prepared for PhD study or a career in reseach and development to address current and future needs which require research input. 

ILO1 - Use software tools as appropriate to record and analyse data.

ILO2 - Describe and evaluate the solution and its theoretical and practical significance.

ILO3 - Design an appropriate solution.

ILO4 - Appraise critically the project, indicating the rationale for the proposed solution, lessons learned during the course of the project, and evaluation of the solution and methodology used.

ILO5 - Use hardware as necessary to construct and integrate the system.

ILO6 - Analyse a problem and the relevant literature or practical context.

ILO7 - Describe and evaluate the methodology used.

ILO8 - Demonstrate creativity and problem solving skills.

ILO9 - Use programming and software tools relevant to the system operation.

ILO10 - Demonstrate the application of the appropriate disciplinary skills.

ILO11 - Use software, simulation and CAD tools as appropriate in the construction of the problem solution.

ILO12 - Use appropriate test and measurement equipment to acquire data related to the problem.

ILO13 - Demonstrate academic writing (including use of references), project management, risk analysis, project documentation.

Dissertation report (75%)

Academic paper and presentation (15%)

Research poster (5%)

Extended abstract (5%)

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