Master of Science in Signals, Systems and Control

Master of Science in Signals, Systems and Control

Course Title

Master of Science in Signals, Systems and Control

MQF Level

7

Duration and Credits

6 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Day

Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

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  1. the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with at least Second Class Honours or
  2. the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) with at least Second Class Honours in appropriate subjects as approved by the Board or
  3. the degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Honours) with at least Second Class Honours or
  4. the degree of Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology (Honours) with at least Second Class Honours or
  5. any other Honours degree with a suitable mathematical and computer programming component which the Board deems comparable to the qualifications indicated in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d).

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The MSc course in Signals, Systems and Control provides the necessary academic, practical and professional knowledge for you to learn and achieve high-tech competencies and advanced technological skills in the interlinked areas of signal processing, dynamic systems and automatic control systems. These three areas are the crucial building blocks of modern engineering methodologies applied for the design, development, implementation and analysis of complex systems, ranging from engineering applications and industrial problems, to more mundane situations such as financial modelling and environmental control. The course will cover the relevant theories, design methodologies and implementation techniques within the areas of system modelling, signal processing, dynamics and systems, automatic control, computer vision, machine learning and computational intelligence. On course completion, these skills and knowledge could be applied across a wide range of professional areas such as system automation, process control, biomedical engineering, manufacturing, transport and robotics, to name but a few.

The MSc course in Signals, Systems and Control provides the necessary academic, practical and professional knowledge for you to learn and achieve high-tech competencies and advanced technological skills in the interlinked areas of signal processing, dynamic systems and automatic control systems. These three areas are the crucial building blocks of modern engineering methodologies applied for the design, development, implementation and analysis of complex systems, ranging from engineering applications and industrial problems, to more mundane situations such as financial modelling and environmental control. Throughout this course, you will learn how to take a transdisciplinary approach to look out for, and capture, the similarities and structures of the dynamics of different systems and processes, how to extract useful information from typically large amounts of data generated by such systems, and how to optimise and control efficient behaviour. The course will cover the relevant theories, design methodologies and implementation techniques within the areas of system modelling, signal processing, dynamics and systems, automatic control, computer vision, machine learning and computational intelligence. On course completion, these skills and knowledge could be applied across a wide range of professional areas such as system automation, process control, biomedical engineering, manufacturing, transport and robotics, to name but a few.

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SCE5201 Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition 10 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SCE5101 Linear Dynamic Systems and Signals 6 ECTS    
SCE5103 Continuous-time Control Systems 5 ECTS    
SCE5109 Estimation and System Identification 5 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SCE5205 Computer Vision 5 ECTS    

 

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SCE5106 Research Methods for Systems and Control Engineering 4 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SCE5104 Discrete-time Control Systems 5 ECTS    
SCE5105 Advanced Signal Processing 5 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SCE5202 Nonlinear Systems and Control 5 ECTS    
SCE5204 Adaptive and Intelligent Control 5 ECTS    
SCE5206 System Optimisation and Control 5 ECTS    

 

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SCE5301 Research Project in Systems and Control Engineering 30 ECTS    

 

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Master of Science in Signals, Systems and Control - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Engineering.

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to:

  • apply a transdisciplinary systems theoretic approach to handle complexity and to formulate appropriate mathematical models for a wide range of dynamic systems, signals and information sets.
  • analyse and extract information from signals, images and data sets using appropriate signal processing techniques.
  • design algorithms for extraction of information and patterns from signals, images and data sets.
  • analyse the performance, stability and robustness of closed loop control systems.
  • design and implement automatic control systems using a wide spectrum of control design techniques.
  • seek relevant knowledge and information from reliable sources such as textbooks, monographs, journals and electronic information systems.

  • apply a transdisciplinary systems theoretic approach to handle complexity and to formulate appropriate mathematical models for a wide range of dynamic systems, signals and information sets.
  • analyse and extract information from signals, images and data sets using appropriate signal processing techniques.
  • design algorithms for extraction of information and patterns from signals, images and data sets.
  • analyse the performance, stability and robustness of closed loop control systems.
  • design and implement automatic control systems using a wide spectrum of control design techniques.
  • seek relevant knowledge and information from reliable sources such as textbooks, monographs, journals and electronic information systems.
  • comprehend, organise, analyse, integrate and connect together the various theories and methodologies delivered during the course.
  • critically analyse, review and evaluate relevant information in an independent manner.
  • creatively apply sound methodologies from engineering, mathematics and IT for the design, development and implementation of systems and algorithms for automatic control, signal processing, machine intelligence and automated systems.
  • to plan and execute a research project, as well as presenting it to an audience and documenting it.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 13,400
Yr 1: Eur 6,700 - Yr 2: Eur 6,700 - Yr 3: NIL

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As a graduate, you will be able to apply the high-tech skills acquired in a wide range of engineering, industrial, research and other professional disciplines that require the input of scientists and engineers who are specialised in the analysis, design and control of processes from a systems-based perspective. These include applications in automation, process control, biomedical engineering, manufacturing, transportation and robotics, to name but a few.

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