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MSc by Research (WMG) (2021 Entry)



  • Course Code
  • P-H7A3
  • Course Type
  • Postgraduate Research
  • Qualification
  • MSc by Research
  • Duration
  • Full-time: 1 year
  • Part-time: 2 years
  • Department of Study
  • WMG


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 focusses 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.

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Areas for PhD supervision

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.


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.


Entry requirements 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

International Students
We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information please visit the international entry requirements page.


For up-to-date information concerning fees, funding and scholarships for Home, EU and Overseas students please visit Warwick's Fees and Funding webpage.