The University of Sheffield
Autonomous and Intelligent Systems MSc
The University of Sheffield

Key Course Facts

Course Description

This specialist masters is ideal if you have previously studied control, mechatronics or robotics. You’ll learn advanced topics in control and systems engineering with an emphasis on system autonomy and intelligence.

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. Autonomous systems is a fast changing area and has applications in a range of modern engineering disciplines including computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering and materials science engineering.

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 may choose from a range of project ideas, including bionic systems, manufacturing lines, autonomous vehicles or drones. Your project supervisor - an academic dedicated to helping you with your project - will support you.

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Autonomous and Intelligent Systems, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Autonomous and Intelligent Systems MSc

England UK £13000 year 1
Northern Ireland £13000 year 1
Scotland £13000 year 1
Wales £13000 year 1
International £27500 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

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About The University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.

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