Autonomous and Intelligent Systems
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject with relevant modules.
Subject requirements
We accept degrees in the following subject areas:
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Physics
We may also consider other related subjects
Module requirements
You should have studied at least one Mathematics module and one module from the following areas:
- Further/Advanced Mathematics
- Physics
- Probability and Statistics
- Programming
We may also consider other related modules.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Course description
As the need and scope for robots, smart machines and real-time systems in society grows, so does the market for those trained in autonomous and intelligent systems.
The course covers all major aspects of these control and systems engineering with an emphasis on system autonomy and intelligence.
As you progress, you’ll develop an extensive understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomous agents, real-time intelligent systems and intelligent control theory.
You’ll get hands-on experience working with various types of data, hardware and software and you’ll have the opportunity to build a system from scratch using the specialist labs in the University. You’ll be able to take optional modules, including a choice to work with companies to work on real opportunities and problems experienced by industry.
You will also work on a research-level dissertation project of your own where you’ll be able to pick an area you are passionate about and develop a solution to a real world problem in the area.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Engineering Council UK, Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institute of Measurement and Control.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses
Information for international students
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent.
Fees and funding
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
- pgtacse@sheffield.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 114 222 5644