Course summary

This masters course is ideal if you have previously studied control, mechatronics or robotics. You’ll learn about autonomous and intelligent systems, including artificial intelligence, autonomous agents, evolving intelligent systems and intelligent control theory. Course description As the need and scope for robots and machine intelligence in all aspects of society grows, so does the market for those trained in automation and systems engineering, especially those with a background in Autonomous and Intelligent Systems. The course covers all major aspects of control and systems engineering with an emphasis on system autonomy and intelligence. You’ll develop an extensive understanding of the field of autonomous and intelligent systems, studying subjects such as artificial intelligence, autonomous agents, evolving intelligent systems and intelligent control theory. Through lab work, you will get hands-on experience of working with various types of autonomous and intelligent systems, and have the opportunity to build a system from scratch using the specialist labs in the University. You’ll also work on a research-level dissertation project of your own. You’ll be able to pick an area you are passionate about and develop a solution to a real world problem in the area. 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. 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.