MSc by Research (Engineering, Computing and the Environment) at Kingston University

Programme overview

The Masters by Research is a research degree with no taught modules, assessed entirely by a dissertation of 15,000 to 20,000 words and an oral examination. It is a Level 7 award carrying 180 credits. Research areas include environmental change, geological and crustal processes, fire and explosion studies, computer vision and machine learning, molecular electronics and photonics, construction materials and mobile network technologies.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment | Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time, online (distance learning) | Intake: October, January, May | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You investigate and evaluate an approved research topic under a dissertation supervisor, supported by research training workshops, seminars, guest lectures and symposia.

Career pathways

Research degrees lead to academic, consultancy or commercial careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or upper second class honours degree (2:1) or equivalent in a subject relevant to the proposed research project; equivalent professional experience may be accepted. English language: Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Research degree full-time annual tuition fee (MA/MSc by Research, MPhil and PhD); part-time £2,619. Bench fees may be charged for some programmes; continuation fee £1,000 (one year). Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2026/27). Research degree full-time annual tuition fee (MA/MSc by Research, MPhil and PhD); part-time £9,000. Source

Intake: October, January, May

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/research/research-degrees

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