Program Overview

Cyber Physical Systems (2 year) MSc

Overview

Cyber physical systems integrate computation with physical objects and processes. Examples of cyber physical systems are:

• 'smart' devices in the home such as a smart meter or fridge
• voice assistant devices
• driverless vehicles
• medical monitoring equipment
• wearable devices
• robotic assistants

Our course is designed for students with a background in computer science or a related field with analytical skills. You'll learn the principles of integrated system design and computational and cyber physical systems methods and tools.

Course Structure

• Duration: 2 years
• Full-time: 21 months
• Part-time: Not available
• Start date: September 2025
• UK fees: £8,967 per year
• International fees: £21,600 per year
• Entry requirements: 2:1

Course Content

You will study a total of 240 credits, split across 120 credits of compulsory and optional modules plus a 120 credits of project and dissertation.

Core Modules

• Autonomous Robotic Systems (20 credits)
• Designing Sensor-Based Systems (20 credits)
• Research Methods (20 credits)
• Advanced Computer Networks (20 credits)

Optional Modules

• Linear and Discrete Optimisation (20 credits)
• Project in Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures (10 credits)
• Data Science with Machine Learning (20 credits)
• Handling Uncertainty with Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy Systems (20 credits)
• Simulation and Optimisation for Decision Support (20 credits)
• Games (20 credits)
• Big Data Learning and Technologies (20 credits)
• Cyber Security (10 credits)
• Malware Analysis (10 credits)
• Topical Trends in Cyber Security (10 credits)
• Machine Learning
• Mixed Reality (20 credits)

Research Project

• Enhanced MSc Research Project and Dissertation in Cyber Physical Systems

You will complete a significant original research project at the cutting-edge of cyber physical systems. Where appropriate, your project may also be done in partnership with an external organisation.

Learning and Assessment

• How you will learn: Lectures, tutorials, seminars, computer labs, project work
• How you will be assessed: Coursework, written exam, project work

Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate degree: 2:1 (or international equivalent) with an affinity for programming evidenced through prior study or practical experience detailed in the application.
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each element

Fees

• Home / UK: £8,967 per year
• International: £21,600 per year

Careers

• Career progression: 100% of postgraduate taught students from the School of Computer Science secured graduate level employment or further graduate study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £30,100*
• Graduate destinations: Careers could be in cyber security, financial technology (fintech), networked systems, robotics and autonomous systems, smart product and service design and development, artificial intelligence engineering.