Engineering, MSc by Research

Program Overview

Overview

• Two-thirds of this course is a research project that helps you develop expertise in a specific subject.
• The remainder is made up of options from the department's portfolio of master's courses.
• It is ideal for industry-based projects and popular with employed students who can pursue research projects related to their industrial careers.

Course Content

Research Areas

• Your research project can draw from across the faculty's areas of expertise, including manufacturing systems, control and instrumentation, and bulk solids handling.
• Recent projects include the design and construction of a test rig, the development of an automated elutriation tester, and the use of standpipes to develop full outlet area activation.

Facilities

• The faculty has invested over £1 million in specialised equipment to support teaching and research.
• You'll benefit from world-class facilities at our Medway Campus in Kent, including 3,000 square metres of state-of-the-art engineering laboratories.

Entry Requirements

UK Citizens and Permanent Residents

• An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2.
• Applicants who don’t meet the above but have significant experience may be considered.
• Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview.

International Entry Requirements

• The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
• For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

• Home: £11,325 (full-time), £5,663 per year (part-time)
• International: £17,975 (full-time), £8,988 per year (part-time)

Accommodation Costs

• University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences.

Scholarships and Bursaries

• We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.
• The Greenwich Bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.
• The EU Bursary is available for new EU students, offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying.

Careers and Placements

Career Opportunities

• Engineering graduates from this course can pursue opportunities in research and development in their chosen field.
• Our team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes will help you understand the jobs market, produce effective CVs, and prepare for a graduate job and placement applications in your final year.

Support and Advice

Academic Skills and Study Support

• You are assigned at least two supervisors who have complementary technical knowledge and project management experience in your research area.
• The Programme Leader and members of related research groups will provide further advice and support as required.

Support from the Department

• All students prepare a research proposal identifying their programme of work and the equipment, materials and resources required.
• The School of Engineering is fully equipped to support students across a range of disciplines, through a number of centres of excellence and research groups.

Program Outline

The program emphasizes practical application, with two-thirds of the curriculum dedicated to a research project. This project allows students to develop in-depth expertise in a specific subject area. The remaining one-third of the program is comprised of elective courses from the department's master's portfolio, providing flexibility and tailoring to individual interests. The program is particularly well-suited for industry-based projects and is popular among employed students who can pursue research related to their professional careers.

Outline:

Year 1 (Full-time):

• Compulsory Modules:
• Research Methodology (15 credits)
• Individual Project (MSc Research) (120 credits)
• Strategy & Management (15 credits)
• Elective Choice PG 30cr (30 credits): Students choose 30 credits from a list of electives.

Year 1 (Part-time):

• Compulsory Modules:
• Research Methodology (15 credits)
• Strategy & Management (15 credits)
• Elective Choice PG 30cr (30 credits): Students choose 30 credits from a list of electives.

Year 2 (Full-time):

• Compulsory Modules:
• Individual Project (MSc Research) (120 credits)
• The course outline is currently unavailable.

Assessment:

• Taught Courses (60 credits): Assessed through examinations, assignments, presentations, and group work.
• Research Project (120 credits): Assessed by a written thesis and a viva including an external examiner, an internal examiner, and a panel chair.

Teaching:

• Core Lectures: Delivered by specialists in their fields from the School of Engineering.
• Guest Lectures: Often hosted from industry professionals and renowned researchers to provide diverse perspectives and keep the curriculum current with international research, development, and standards.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates can pursue opportunities in research and development within their chosen engineering field.

Other:

• Research Project Focus: The research project can draw from across the faculty's areas of expertise, including manufacturing systems, control and instrumentation, and bulk solids handling.
• Recent Projects: Examples include the design and construction of a test rig, the development of an automated elutriation tester, and the use of standpipes to develop full outlet area activation.
• Facilities: The faculty has invested over £1 million in specialized equipment to support teaching and research.
Students benefit from world-class facilities at the Medway Campus in Kent, including 3,000 square meters of state-of-the-art engineering laboratories.
• Support: Students are assigned at least two supervisors with complementary technical knowledge and project management experience in their research area.
One supervisor is designated as the lead. The Programme Leader and members of related research groups provide additional advice and support as needed.
• Industry Collaborations: Students have opportunities to access state-of-the-art industrial technologies during projects with local engineering collaborators, including BAE Systems, Cummins Power Generation, Ford, Delphi, Thales, Atlas Copco, and 3M.
• Program Size: Approximately 20 students are enrolled in the MSc by Research Programme in the School of Engineering.
Specialist module class sizes are typically limited to 6 students in lab sessions and 20 in lectures.
• Start Dates: The program can be started in September or January.
• Location: Medway Campus, Kent.
• Duration: 1-2 years full-time, 3 years part-time.

Home/international fees 2024/25

£11,000 /£17,450