Engineering MSc by Research

University of Warwick

The MSc by Research (MScR) in Engineering at the University of Warwick offers students the opportunity to undertake a substantial piece of independent research within one of the UK’s leading unified engineering schools. Based in Warwick’s School of Engineering, this one-year research degree allows students to immerse themselves in a vibrant and supportive postgraduate research community. With over 150 postgraduate research students and more than 40 postdoctoral researchers, our School fosters an active environment for innovation and discovery. As a general engineering department, we are uniquely positioned to support multi-disciplinary research across a broad range of topics. Our researchers collaborate with academic colleagues across the University and with a wide network of external partners—including SMEs, large corporations, NHS Trusts, charitable organisations, and other universities—to address real-world engineering challenges. The MScR culminates in the submission of a 40,000-word thesis, clearly and concisely written to show evidence of originality in knowledge and in interpretation, and shall be judged on its scholarly presentation. The research will be supported under the guidance of an academic supervisor. Students are required to submit a project plan, Gantt chart and a literature review early in their registration. Regular meetings with their supervisor/s are recorded by the student on a monthly basis to show the delivery and progression of their research. A progress review panel is established for each student to monitor progress and give advice; the first review is usually within the first two months of registration, a formal review after approx. 9 months. This degree provides an excellent foundation for further research study (such as a PhD) or for careers in industry where research and analytical skills are valued.