Cyber Physical Systems (2 year) MSc

Program Overview

The Cyber Physical Systems (2 year) MSc program at the University of Nottingham equips students with a comprehensive understanding of integrated system design, computational and cyber physical systems methods. The program covers key topics like artificial intelligence, robotics, and cyber security, and offers a two-year structure with a year-long practical or research project. Graduates have wide career opportunities in fields such as cyber security, fintech, and robotics.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Cyber Physical Systems (2 year) MSc program at the University of Nottingham is designed for students with a background in computer science or a related field with analytical skills. The program provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of integrated system design and computational and cyber physical systems methods and tools. The key topics covered in the program include:

• Artificial intelligence
• Robotics
• Cyber security
• Modelling and simulation
• Ethical design
• Interactive systems
The program offers a two-year structure, allowing students to build a foundation of knowledge in year one and then use their skills for a year-long practical or research project in year two.

Outline:

The program consists of 240 credits, split across 120 credits of compulsory and optional modules plus a 120 credits of project and dissertation.

Year One:

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

Year Two:

• Enhanced Masters Dissertation in Cyber Physical Systems (60 credits)
The final degree classification will be the average of all credits, for example an average of 120 taught credits and 120 credits on your project. To pass a module you’ll need at least 50%.

Teaching:

Teaching is typically delivered by professors, associate and assistant professors. Some practical laboratory sessions and research projects may be supported by postgraduate research students or postdoctoral research fellows.

Careers:

Graduates of the Cyber Physical Systems (2 year) MSc program have a wide range of career opportunities in fields such as:

• Cyber security
• Financial technology (fintech)
• Networked systems
• Robotics and autonomous systems
• Smart product and service design and development
• Artificial intelligence engineering

Other:

• The program is linked to the school’s research groups, providing students with access to a variety of research projects across the spectrum of computer science and cyber physical systems.
• A one-year version of this course is also available.
A specific pathway within the one-year version of this programme has been recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre as a Certified Degree (Provisional) Incorporating Cyber Security. Candidates interested in this pathway are required to take a pre-set combination of modules.

UK fees:

£8,333

International fees:

£19,067