Build on your engineering experience and develop advanced knowledge in industrial automation with our BEng and MSc programmes. Explore automation and control systems, industrial instrumentation, robotics, PLCs, SCADA and emerging technologies, while developing practical knowledge relevant to today’s rapidly evolving industrial environments. Study through structured online learning designed for working professionals.
Industrial Automation is transforming how organisations design, operate and maintain industrial processes. Graduates can pursue career opportunities across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, energy, utilities, transportation, mining, process industries, robotics and smart manufacturing.
Whether you are developing broad expertise through the BEng or advancing your specialist knowledge through the MSc, our programmes provide the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to work with automation, control, instrumentation and emerging industrial technologies.
BEng Industrial Automation
The BEng Industrial Automation provides a broad foundation in industrial automation, control systems, instrumentation, programming and industrial technologies. Graduates can apply these skills across a variety of technical and engineering environments.
Potential career opportunities include:
MSc Industrial Automation & Instrumentation Control
The MSc Industrial Automation & Instrumentation Control develops advanced expertise in automation, process control, instrumentation, robotics, industrial communications and data-driven technologies. It is designed to support experienced engineering professionals looking to develop specialist knowledge and progress into more advanced technical, project or management roles.
Potential career opportunities include:
These are examples of potential career paths and job roles. Career opportunities will vary depending on your previous experience, skills, location and the requirements of individual employers.
Dr Abdulrahman Shaalan – Programme Leader, Industrial Automation
Your Industrial Automation studies are led by Dr Abdulrahman Shaalan, who brings extensive academic, research and programme leadership experience to Engineering College of Technology.
Abdu holds a PhD in Industrial Automation and Advanced Maintenance Practices from the University of Sunderland and has previously held Programme Leader roles across undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programmes. His experience also includes research projects exploring Industry 4.0 technologies and AI in education.
As Programme Leader for our Industrial Automation programmes, Abdu helps shape the curriculum and learning experience, with a focus on connecting engineering theory with real-world industrial practice. He is passionate about supporting students as they develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed for a career in a rapidly evolving engineering sector.
His research interests include industrial automation, advanced maintenance practices and Industry 4.0 technologies, helping to keep the programmes connected to emerging developments in engineering and automation.
Whether you’re looking to build a broad foundation in industrial automation or develop advanced expertise in automation and instrumentation control, our programmes are designed to help you develop relevant engineering knowledge and skills alongside your existing commitments.
| BEng (Hons) Industrial Automation | MSc Industrial Automation & Instrumentation Control | |
| Study mode | Online | Online |
| Duration | Full-time or part-time | Full-time or part-time |
| Intakes | September, February | September, February, June |
| Fees | See tuition fees on programme page | See tuition fees on programme page |
| Recognition of Prior Learning | Available | Available |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you have relevant previous study or professional experience, you may be able to receive credit towards your programme through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. This can help you avoid repeating learning you have already achieved and may reduce the number of modules you need to complete.
RPL is assessed individually, based on your previous qualifications, learning and relevant experience.
Industrial Automation Engineering is a rapidly growing discipline with a significant impact across various industries, including manufacturing, power generation, mechatronics, mechanical systems, mining and chemical processing. This hands-on degree equips you with the technical expertise and problem-solving skills required to design, develop and manage automation systems. Learn more
This degree provides expertise in control systems, instrumentation, machine learning, and safety, equipping you with the skills to drive automation advancements. Learn more