MRes Sustainable Engineering at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

The Master of Research (MRes) in Sustainable Engineering is a flexible and comprehensive research training course designed to provide graduates with the skills and expertise necessary for a career in research, academia, or industry within the sustainable engineering sector.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Engineering | Duration: 12 months full-time; 18 months part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: September 2027, January 2028 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MRes in Sustainable Engineering course is structured to provide a balance of independent research and taught elements, ensuring a rigorous research-focused experience. Central to the course is a major research thesis, where you will undertake a substantial independent research project within a specific area of sustainable engineering. This thesis is subject to examination by an external examiner, maintaining the high academic standards expected of research degrees. Modules include Research Methods, MRes Thesis (Core), Control Engineering, Advanced Dynamics, Advanced Systems Engineering.

Career pathways

Research design and methodology: Learn to develop robust research frameworks, define clear research questions, and apply appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods. Academic writing and publishing: Acquire the ability to write technical reports and publish research in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.

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Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 UK degree or international equivalent in Engineering (mechanical, civil, electrical, electronics, or similar). You are also required to submit a concise research proposal outlining your intended area of study for your thesis, along with a list of relevant technical project reports and publications. The research proposal should demonstrate critical thinking, methodological awareness, and alignment with sustainable engineering themes. Please note: we are unable to consider any applications submitted without a research proposal. Professional Placement option*. The Professional Placement option will allow you to complete a credit bearing, 20 week Professional Placement as an integral part of your Master’s Degree. The purpose of the Professional Placement is to improve your employability skills which will, through the placement experience, allow you to evidence your professional skills, attitudes and behaviours at the point of entry to the postgraduate job market.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,400 a year (2026/27). full-time, 12 months; annual tuition for the first year of study; 2027/28 fee to be confirmed, figure is for 2026/27 entry Source

Intake: September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 12 months full-time; 18 months part-time

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