Find out more about our WMG Master's by Research degree.

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MSc by Research

1 year full-time;
2 years part-time

3 October 2022

WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group)

University of Warwick

A Master’s by Research degree allows you to focus on independent research rather than being taught. Your independent research will normally develop your existing knowledge of a subject and focuses on training researchers for a professional career or preparation for a PhD.

WMG offers the opportunity to work with academics and industry leaders, enabling you to benefit from researching within a department with real industrial relevance and globally renowned business focus to enable you to stay ahead of the game within the changing needs of industry.

During the MSc by Research programme, you will develop your research in your chosen subject area, supported by supervisors from academic and industry backgrounds, you will submit your research as a final single thesis to show your research findings for final examination.

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.

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.

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.

• WMG Research Groups
• WMG Research Programmes
• MSc by Research in Business Transformation

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

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

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

There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

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