MSc Applied Instrumentation and Control

Program Overview

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Overview

We worked with industry professionals to develop an MSc Applied Instrument and Control course that is accredited by the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC). It covers both the latest developments in the field and the industry knowledge we've gained through years of experience.

The course draws on relevant case studies with real-world implications, so you'll gain practical knowledge that you can apply on the job from day one.

This master's course also fulfils the Engineering Council's further learning requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Gain a solid foundation in measurement science and control theory

Practise data acquisition and instrument networking

Study analysis of systems for prognostics and system health management.

Investigate fault detection and control system design

At GCU, you'll find a welcoming community of people like yourself - hardworking, career-focused individuals with the vision and discipline to pursue meaningful work. We'll help you develop the tools to be successful, in your career and in your life.

We hope you'll use those tools to make a positive impact on your community and contribute to the Common Good through everything you do.

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Graduate prospects

The MSc Applied Instrumentation and Control offers graduates a highly focused skillset that's valuable to an extremely wide range of industries - any business that benefits from the measurement of process variables and environmental factors. For instance, renewable and conventional energy generation, water, transport, medical and environmental instrumentation, chemical, food and pharmaceutical engineering, mining and oil and gas production.

Across these industries, you might focus on data analytics and system health management, computer-controlled instrumentation systems, process instrumentation, technical management and sales, process control and automation, sensor development and manufacturing, industrial development or test and measurement systems.

You might also pursue a career with a company that designs and manufactures measurement systems.

Program Outline

What you

will study

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The curriculum has been developed in consultation with industry and can be broadly grouped in three areas: the introduction of new facts and concepts in measurement and control; the application of facts and concepts to real measurement problems and systems; and subjects which are of general importance to the professional engineer, for example safety and safety management and management ethics and project planning.

Students complete eight taught modules - four in trimester A and four in trimester B; and a Masters project in trimester C.

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Data Capture; Signal Conditioning and Analysis; System Health Management; Measurement Systems; Professional Practice (Engineering); Control Systems 1; Control Systems 2; Model Predictive Control; Project.

Download the Programme Specification

for a detailed breakdown of its structure, what you will learn and other useful information.

Details of the University’s terms and conditions are available here.

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Assessment methods

This course is assessed through a mix of exams and assessments

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Designed with industry input

This course has been designed with input from industry experts.

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Guest lectures and networking events

This course features guest lecturers.

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Professional accreditation

Accredited by the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.