All courses are structured so that you take a combination of ten modules, complete ten post module assignments and execute a major research project.

All courses start in October and last 12 months.

Course Structure

The taught part of the MSc consists of ten modules. A module lasts one week (Monday to Friday) and is made up of a variety of learning activities: lectures, seminar work, case studies, e-learning, practical work etc. It varies from module to module, but generally you need to attend 9am to 6.30pm each day when you are on a module. Your modules will be scheduled between October and May and attendance is compulsory. On weeks when you are not attending a module, your time is "free", but you will be busy working on your assignments or your project.

Core Modules

Core modules are specified for each of the MSc courses and these are the modules you must do. The core modules for each course are listed on the relevant course pages. On some courses it is possible to gain exemption from a core module if you have relevant prior study or work experience in that area. If you are exempted from attendance on a module, you must make up for it by selecting an additional Elective Module. We will explain how to apply for exemption from core modules once you start the course.

Elective Modules

In addition to the compulsory core modules you must select additional Elective Modules from this list of modules. You should select sufficient elective modules to bring your total number of modules to ten. For some courses there is a list of recommended electives, but we will try to accommodate your wishes wherever possible. You do not need to select elective modules in advance, we will explain how you choose electives once you start the course in October.

Post Module Assignments

At the end of every module you will be given a post module assignment (PMA). This is a piece of assessed, written work which you must complete in your own time. It should take you 40-60 hours to complete and the submission deadline is 6 weeks after the end of the module. This assignment is marked by the tutor.

Project

At the same time as the modules and assignments, you must undertake a major individual research project. This is 50% of the overall credit and must be submitted in the form of a dissertation around the end of August. Once you have submitted your dissertation you must attend an oral exam where your Project Supervisor and an independent supervisor will discuss your project with you. Both your dissertation and the oral will be marked.

You do not need to choose your project in advance, you will be provided with a list of projects soon after you start the MSc course. You must choose a project relevant to your degree which is in line with your research interests. All projects are supervised by a WMG member of staff or associate. Many projects relate closely to research developments in industry or research at WMG.

Academic Regulations

For the award of MSc you must:

• Successfully attend and complete nine modules.
• Pass nine post module assignments with all scores 40% or higher and an average of 50% from your best nine.
• Pass the project and oral exam both with at least 50% on the dissertation and oral component.

Note that whilst you will attend ten modules, we take the average of only your best nine, so you can "drop" your lowest post module assignment mark from your average.

SAP Add-on Certification Course

WMG offer a SAP Consultant Certification add-on course to students studying on our full-time MSc programmes. This is an optional additional course for the award of Solution Architect ERP - Integration of Business Processes with SAP ERP 2005.

This add-on course is available at the heavily discounted rate of approximately £500+VAT. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications can only be made once you have enroled as a student at the University. Students on all the WMG MSc programmes are eligible to apply. Note that this SAP course carries no credit towards your MSc.

More details on the SAP add-on course.

Masters by Research

It is possible to study for a Masters degree by research rather through the taught route. Contact the course management for more information.

'Studying with WMG was a welcome change from the 'fire and forget' mentality of a lot of other university work. I enjoyed the opportunity to focus on my own interests and to share the results with others'. 

Jane Daniel, MSc Engineering Enterprise Excellence (now called MBE).