Master of Science - Control and Instrumentation

The MSc Control and Instrumentation prepares professionals to meet the growing demand for expertise in designing and producing advanced measurement and control systems. It provides ideal preparation for senior roles in industries such as automotive, aerospace, petrochemical, scientific, and manufacturing applications. The programme combines practical and dynamic learning experiences with opportunities to gain industry insights through visits to major companies.

The course offers flexibility in specialist modules and modes of study, including lectures, tutorials, online delivery, and workplace-based learning. Students engage in both individual and group work, with project modules designed to apply and enhance knowledge and intellectual skills while developing specialist expertise in a chosen area. Projects aim to cultivate independent working, research, design, analytical, testing, measurement, and evaluation skills, culminating in the production of a finished artefact or product. The programme emphasises the critical understanding of how knowledge boundaries are advanced through research, requiring students to produce clear, logically argued, and original work relevant to their field.

Students have opportunities to participate in a broad range of activities, including industrial visits to companies such as Rolls-Royce, Mitsubishi, and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL). Additionally, the Derby Electrical and Electronic Research Showcase (DEERS) conference allows engagement with the latest developments, networking with industry specialists, and testing of innovative ideas.