Program Overview
The Research (School of Computing and Engineering Systems) at Abertay University is a Master programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Research (School of Computing and Engineering Systems) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,191 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dundee, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Research (School of Computing and Engineering Systems) programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Master of Science by Research (main subject name) (MSc)
- Master of Arts by Research (main subject name) (MA)
- Master of Technology by Research (main subject name) (MTECH)
- Master of Laws by Research (main subject name) LLM
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in an appropriate discipline and/or a Master\xc2\x92s degree. In some cases appropriate professional or experiential learning may be considered in combination with a lower classification of Honours degree.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English or where the First or Masters Degree was not taught in English, are required to hold a suitable English language certificate.
Applicants requiring a Tier 4 visa are required to provide one of the following English language certificates:
- West African at B(4)
- NECO at B(4)
- IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0*
In addition, applicants who do not need a Tier 4 visa or are EEA Nationals are permitted to use one of the following:
- TOEFL 80 with no band less than 18*
- Pearson\xc2\x92s PTE 61 with no band less than 56*
*The University can only accept these qualifications if they were completed 2 years prior to the start of the programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,191 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,191 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Abertay University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Abertay University
Abertay University
Dundee, United Kingdom
Abertay University (formerly University of Abertay Dundee) is a public university located in Dundee, Scotland, UK, founded in 1994 (with origins dating back to the Dundee Institute of Technology...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months