MSc-Postgraduate Diploma-Postgraduate Certificate in Control and Signal Processing
Objectiveso provide the knowledge and skills required of a professional engineer to design control and signal processing systems for complex embedded systems. The course includes modules on advanced control theory and digital signal processing, and also covers the latest software techniques for implementing these technologies on a range of high-performance applications.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements A first or good second class honours degree in a relevant subject or a qualification recognised by the University as equivalent.
Academic titleMSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in Control and Signal Processing
Course descriptionCourse Modules
As well as completing an individual project, students will take the following courses:
-Matlab Programming and CAD
-Individual Project
-Modelling and Classification of Data
-High-reliability Embedded Systems
-Robust Control
-Design of Discrete Systems
-Real-time Signal Processing
-Non-Linear Control
-Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
Teaching and Assessment Methods
Modules are taught using lectures and seminar sessions and are supported by a range of structured practical and laboratory work. Performance in modules is assessed by means of open and closed examination papers and a range of continuously assessed work. All students are required to produce a dissertation.
Duration and mode of study
All MSc courses can be taken full or part-time. The full-time MSc lasts one year, the Postgraduate Diploma nine months, and the Postgraduate Certificate a minimum of five months. Part-time the courses can be taken over a period up to four years