Instrumentation and Control Engineering, BEng (Hons)

This programme is designed for students who want to develop technical expertise in measuring, controlling, and automating industrial systems used in modern engineering environments. It is ideal for learners who need additional academic preparation before entering a full engineering degree and who are interested in automation, instrumentation, and control technologies.

The Foundation Year provides essential knowledge in mathematics, physics, engineering principles, and problem-solving skills. It helps students build confidence and prepares them for more advanced study in engineering disciplines.

After progressing to the main degree, students study key areas such as instrumentation systems, control engineering, electrical circuits, automation systems, industrial electronics, sensors, and process control. The course focuses on how industrial systems are monitored and controlled to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Students also explore advanced topics such as digital control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial automation, robotics basics, and system integration. They learn how engineering systems are used in industries such as manufacturing, energy, oil and gas, and process industries.

A key feature of this programme is the optional industry placement year, which gives students real-world experience in engineering environments. This helps them develop professional skills, industry knowledge, and employability.

Practical learning is central to the course, with laboratory work, simulation exercises, and engineering design projects. Students gain hands-on experience in building and analysing control systems and instrumentation setups.

The programme also develops transferable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, communication, analytical thinking, and project management. These are essential for engineering careers in modern industries.

Teesside University provides modern engineering laboratories, experienced academic staff, and industry-aligned teaching based on UK engineering standards. The course prepares students for technical and industrial engineering roles.

Graduates can pursue careers in automation engineering, control systems engineering, instrumentation engineering, process control, manufacturing systems, and industrial engineering sectors.

Course Duration

The standard duration of this programme is 3 years, with flexible study options available depending on your chosen pathway:

• 3 years – Standard degree.
• 4 years – Degree with a work placement (sandwich year).
• 4 years – Degree with a foundation year.
• 5 years – Degree with both a foundation year and a work placement.

Placement Year Fee (2026/2027 Entry): Students undertaking a work placement year as part of their programme will be charged a placement year tuition fee of £1,350.

• Foundation Year builds strong engineering and mathematics skills
• Study instrumentation systems and control engineering
• Learn automation, sensors, and industrial electronics
• Explore PLCs and digital control systems
• Gain hands-on laboratory and simulation experience
• Optional Year in Industry for real workplace exposure
• Develop engineering design and problem-solving skills
• Build teamwork, communication, and technical abilities
• Study industrial automation and process control systems
• Prepare for careers in instrumentation and control engineering

Teesside University offers a range of scholarships for eligible international students in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential. These awards are designed to support high-performing applicants by reducing tuition fees during their studies.

The Global Excellence Scholarship provides a £2,000 tuition fee waiver for the first full academic year and is available to eligible students enrolling on foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes.

The University also offers a prestigious Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship, awarding a one-time £7,000 tuition fee waiver to exceptional international applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic ability, leadership qualities, and the potential to make a positive global impact. Please note that applications for the September 2026 intake are now closed.

All scholarship awards are applied directly as tuition fee waivers, helping to reduce the overall cost of studying at Teesside University.