Due to rapid developments and evolving technology, the world is becoming increasingly automated. As a result of this, there is a critical shortage of industrial automation, instrumentation, control engineers, technicians, and technologists around the world.

EIT’s School of Industrial Automation will equip you with skills and expertise in the latest developing technologies in instrumentation, process control, which are critical in this fast-moving work environment.

Students will study subjects which include: process control, instrumentation, control valves, process plant layout, piping design, tuning of process loops, SCADA, PLCs, advanced process control (APC), boiler control, hazardous areas, safety instrumentation (IEC 61511 and IEC 61508), HAZOPs, industrial data communications, networking, deviceNet and Fieldbus, industrial wireless, radio telemetry systems, shielding/EMC/EMI, and noise reduction.

On-Campus Master of Engineering – Applied Research (Industrial Automation)


Advance your engineering career with a research-focused program tackling real-world challenges. Build expertise in smart manufacturing, applied research, and emerging technologies for leadership roles in engineering. Learn more


Location
  • Perth
  • Melbourne
Delivery Mode
  • On-Campus
  • Masters
  • On-Campus Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 24 Months
Course Type
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • Masters
Intake Dates
7 September 2026

Professional Certificate of Competency in Allen Bradley Controllogix / Logix5000 PLC Platforms


Designed for engineers and technicians who need practical knowledge in operating and navigating RSLogix 5000 software and associated platforms. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • UK
Intake Dates
8 September 2026

Professional Certificate of Competency in Control Valve Sizing, Selection and Maintenance


Designed for engineers and technicians who need a solid understanding of the fundamentals of their control valve design, installation, and troubleshooting. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • UK
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
13 October 2026
Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Industrial Automation
  • Mechanical Engineering
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • UK
Intake Dates
13 October 2026

Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Power System Fundamentals for Non Electrical Engineers


Designed for engineers and technicians who need to understand the basics of electrical engineering, the fundamentals of electrical design, and how to integrate electrical engineering knowledge into the other disciplines within a corporation. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Electrical Engineering
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • UK
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • Electrical Engineering
Intake Dates
3 November 2026

Professional Certificate of Competency in Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity 


The Professional Certificate will help you acquire the essential skills needed to protect industrial control systems from various cyber threats. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • UK
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
11 August 2026

Professional Certificate of Competency in Instrumentation, Automation and Process Control


Designed for engineers and technicians who need to gain practical knowledge of selection, installation, and commissioning of industrial instrumentation and control valves Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • UK
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
8 September 2026

Professional Certificate of Competency in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & SCADA Systems


Designed for engineers and technicians who need to get practical skills and knowledge in the fundamentals of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and SCADA systems Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • UK
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
14 July 2026
Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Automation
  • Mechanical Engineering
Duration
  • 6 Months
Course Type
  • Undergrad Certificate
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • Mechanical Engineering
Intake Dates
20 July 2026