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Engineering Doctorate (EngD) (2022 Entry)

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The EngD at WMG brings real-world industry insight through focussing your research on industry-based engineering projects, whilst working with supervisors from both academic and industry backgrounds.

Your final submission will be in the form of a portfolio, rather than a single project, allowing for a broader range of knowledge and the ability to stay ahead of the game and fit the changing needs of industry.

Alongside your research, you will complete taught modules to broaden your knowledge in best industrial practice and develop key competencies needed to succeed in industry today.

Teaching and learning

Taught modules are normally delivered in intensive one-week blocks. They are taught through a variety of learning activities: lectures, seminar work, syndicate group activities, industrial games, practical exercises and case studies to encourage teamwork and practical grounding of the material. E-learning and forum activities are widely used to complement these activities.

Modules are assessed by assignment, not exam, although for some modules there may be a test that will form part of the assessment.


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2:i undergraduate degree and/or a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or a relevant subject.

Please see individual project adverts for any further requirements.


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  • Band A
  • IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0.

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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

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WMGs research themes

  • ALM
  • Automation Systems
  • Battery Forensics
  • Battery Systems
  • Battery Test and Modelling
  • Biomedical Informatics, Imaging and Healthcare Technologies
  • BMS, Control (batteries)
  • Charging (energy)
  • Connectivity and Wireless Communication
  • Control (whole vehicle)
  • Co-operative Autonomy
  • Cyber Security
  • Data science
  • Digital Lifecycle Management (modelling and simulation, manufacturing processes)
  • Driver Health Monitoring
  • Electrochemical Engineering
  • Electrochemical Materials
  • Engineering Psychology
  • Experiential Engineering
  • Human Factors
  • Innovative Business Models
  • Lightweight Materials and Manufacturing
  • Metrology
  • Motors (Electric Machines)
  • Nanocomposites
  • Power Electronics
  • Sensors and Wearables
  • Steels Processing
  • Supply Chains
  • Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing
  • Verification and Validation

Full details of our research interests are listed on the WMG web pages.

You can also read our general University research proposal guidance.

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Find out more about our research areas and take a look at our current vacancies to see the opportunities we currently have and their supervisors.

We also welcome informal enquiries, giving you the opportunity to discuss projects with supervisors to help you decide if it’s right for you.

Use the following links to find out more about our research groups and academics to contact if you are interested in a particular research area or complete our enquiry form.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

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