MSc by Research (WMG) at University of Warwick

Programme overview

The MSc by Research at WMG is an independent research degree in which students work at the boundaries of their field under academic and, potentially, industrial supervisors. It trains researchers for professional careers or prepares them for a PhD or EngD. Research is submitted as a single thesis for final examination.

Department: WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group) | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: 5 October 2026 | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students develop a research project in their chosen area, with WMG research areas including automation systems, battery systems, cyber security, data science, polymers and composites, power electronics, supply chains and sustainable materials and manufacturing. The programme is assessed by a final thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or a relevant subject; individual project adverts may set further requirements. Two academic references are typically requested for research courses. Applicants discuss a research proposal with a potential supervisor or WMG's Research Degrees Director. English language (international applicants, Band A): IELTS overall 6.5 with no component below 6.0.

Intake: 5 October 2026

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

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