Engineering Smart Systems

Smart technology is the future. Machines that talk to each other, learn from their surroundings, and respond accordingly are the shape of things to come. On this MSc Engineering Smart Systems degree, you’ll put yourself at the centre of these exciting technological developments, working at the forefront of Industry 4.0. 

Our interdisciplinary masters course focuses on applied skills. It will give you the ability to manage forward-thinking technical strategies, and the skills to deploy the latest digital technologies across the engineering sector. 

You’ll study a range of core units, exploring the key technological and manufacturing foundations of Industry 4.0. You’ll also develop professional skills with two project management units, where you will learn the principles behind delivering innovation to industry. 

In our high-tech facilities, you’ll learn to use the tools and equipment you’ll come across in the workplace. Throughout it all, you’ll have the support of our experienced teaching and research staff, who will ensure that what you learn is relevant to industry. And, with technical, real-world thinking and project management skills, you will have a proven ability, ready to play a constructive role in shaping our technological future. 

The optional industry placement provides the opportunity to apply academic knowledge in the workplace, as well as acquire additional specialist expertise and transferable skills through responsibilities and contributions to the employer’s business.  

Following the completion of the taught elements of your MSc course, you can gain additional practice credits by working for a minimum of 36 weeks and a maximum of 42 weeks (excluding paid and statutory holidays) in an industrial setting, relevant to your course. This optional placement year is only available if you start the course in the September intake.

You’ll be responsible for searching and applying for advertised placement opportunities, supported by a dedicated Placement Team at the University’s Careers and Employability Service, along with academic staff. All placements are approved and monitored in accordance with the University’s Institutional Code of Practice for Placement and Work‐Based Learning, including additional checks for international students on study visas. 

Once you have secured an approved placement, an academic tutor and workplace mentor will be identified. The academic tutor will provide support and progress checks. 

A placement fee of £1,850 applies.