Taught course

Autonomous and Intelligent Systems

Institution
University of Sheffield · School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Qualifications
MSc

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

Become an expert in AI and autonomous and intelligent systems. As well as learning about autonomous and intelligent systems and artificial intelligence, on this course you’ll learn control systems, machine learning and multisensor data modelling.

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 time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
Email
pgtacse@sheffield.ac.uk
Phone
+44 114 222 5644