MSc by Research Engineering at Lancaster University

Programme overview

This programme is ideal for students with industrial experience who wish to work in a specific area, and prefer flexibility to the taught MSc programmes. Flexibility is the key to this programme. It begins with an induction where you are allocated a supervisor and offered an industry contact; this sets the direction of your research and identifies training needs.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology | Department: Engineering | Duration: Full time 1 - 2 years, Part time 2 - 3 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in an Engineering-related subject, with strong evidence of excellence in research and writing. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. Additional requirements: As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal. Guidance can be found on our writing a research proposal webpage. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Home fee for 2026/27 (UK Research Councils standard fee level, full-time); the following year's fee is not yet set Source

International applicants: GBP 29,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

Duration: Full time 1 - 2 years, Part time 2 - 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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