Engineering Doctorate (EngD)
Find out more about our Engineering Doctorate degree at Warwick
Be part of a diverse research community striving to push the boundaries of science and technology.
The Engineering Doctorate (EngD) at WMG, University of Warwick allows you to address current global challenges affecting industry today. With direct access to collaborators and employers, the EngD will enable you to work on live projects sponsored by companies and carry out innovative applied research to industrial relevant problems with academic excellence commonly associated with PhDs.
Course overview
The EngD at WMG, University of Warwick brings real-world industry insight through focusing your research on industry-based projects, whilst working with supervisors from both academic and industrial 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 innovation and the ability to stay ahead of the curve within the changing needs of industry.
Alongside your research, you will complete taught Master's-level 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 by leading experts in the field. They are taught through a variety of learning activities: lectures, seminar work, syndicate group activities, practical exercises and case studies to encourage teamwork and practical grounding of the material. E-learning and forum activities are widely used to complement the learning process.
Modules are assessed by post module assignment, not exam, although for some modules there may be a test that will form part of the assessment.
General entry requirements
Minimum requirements
2:1 undergraduate degree and/or a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or a relevant subject.
Please see individual project adverts for any further requirements.
English language requirements
You can find out more about our English language requirementsLink opens in a new window. This course requires the following:
- Band A
- IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0.
International qualifications
We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.
For more information, please visit the international entry requirements pageLink opens in a new window.
Academic References
We typically ask for one academic reference for taught courses.
You will be asked to include an email address for your referee(s) when submitting your application and we will contact them for you.
View our guide to academic references.Link opens in a new window
Additional requirements
There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
Our research
Research is at the heart of WMG. With many innovative research areas we offer a range of research degree topics so you can pursue your interests and passions. Our projects have strong links with leaders in global industry, meaning your research will be directly applicable to solve the challenges facing organisations today.
WMGs research areas:
- Automation Systems
- Additive Layer Manufacturing
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Systems
- Battery Systems
- Battery Materials and Cells
- Cyber Security
- Data and Visualisation
- Energy Systems Applications
- Intelligent Vehicles
- Metrology and 3D Imaging
- Nanocomposites
- Polymers and Composites
- Power Electronics, Machines and Drives
- Steels, Light Alloys and Ceramics
- Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing
- Supply Chains
- Additive Manufacturing
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes and System
- Automation Systems
- Battery Materials and Cells
- Battery Systems
- Connected and Cooperative Autonomous Systems
- Connectivity and Communications Technology
- Cyber Security
- Data Science
- Energy Applications
- Engineering Materials and Assembly
- Healthcare Technologies
- Human Factors
- Intelligent Vehicle Sensors
- Laser Beam Welding
- Metrology and 3D Imaging
- Nanocomposites
- Polymers and Composites
- Power Electronics, Machines and Drives
- Steels Processing
- Supply Chains
- Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing
- Safe Autonomy
- Visualisation
Full details of our research interests are listed on the WMG web pagesLink opens in a new window.
You can also read our general University research proposal guidance.Link opens in a new window
Find a supervisor
Find out more about our research areasLink opens in a new window and take a look at our current vacanciesLink opens in a new window 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 formLink opens in a new window.
You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.Link opens in a new window
Research proposals
Please seek advice from a potential supervisor or WMG's Research Degrees Director, Professor Kurt Debattista (wmgresearchdegrees at warwick dot ac dot uk).
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and registration and some student amenities.
Fee Status Guidance
We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.
Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?
If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.
Find out more about how universities assess fee status
Additional course costs
As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of research trips in the UK and overseas. In addition, you should consider the more general costs below:
- Access to research material that is not available via university resources
- Printing and binding a personal copy of your dissertation*
- Robe hire for your degree ceremony
* - Dissertations and Assignments are only submitted digitally. However students may wish to print and bind their dissertation for their own purposes. Students on some courses will have a final poster presentation as part of their project and the printing of posters will be at the students’ expense.
Scholarships and funding
Scholarships and financial support
Find out about the different funding routes available, including; postgraduate loans, scholarships, fee awards and academic department bursaries.
If you are able to self-fund your studies, then we can consider self-proposed research projects if they align with WMG research areas.
Living costs
Find out more about the cost of living as a postgraduate student at the University of Warwick.
Department specific funding and support
WMG award over £1million in scholarships and bursaries to students commencing study on our full-time MSc programmes. Find out more about our MSc Scholarships.
Additional funding information
We have a number of research projects available which are fully or partially funded. The majority of these are for UK/EU applicants, though occasionally we advertise positions that are also open to overseas applicants. Please refer to specific project descriptions for details.
WMG at Warwick
As one of the largest departments at Warwick, WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group), is a multidisciplinary department delivering a unique combination of world-class education with real business and industry application.
Our industry relevant management and technical education, and highly impactful applied research, have positioned WMG as a leading international role model for successful partnership between academia and industry. Having forged strong links with local, national, and global companies through 45 years of collaborative research and development, we really understand the global market you’ll be operating in and have designed our programmes to match.
Our expansive expertise includes artificial intelligence, automation systems, cyber security, data science, engineering management, design, supply chains, healthcare systems, sustainability, energy applications, materials, manufacturing, and visualisation to name but a few.
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Application deadlines
Applications for courses starting in September and October 2026 are now open.
For research courses that start in September and October 2026, the application deadline for students who require a visa to study in the UK is 2 August 2026. This should allow sufficient time to complete the admissions process and to obtain a visa to study in the UK.