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.