Welcome 2026 Students

Start Date

Teaching on your course begins from Monday 26 January 2026. Please check your timetable for details.

You will be able to see your timetable on iCity using your BCU login details as soon as they are released. You should have received your BCU login details when you were invited to enrol.

International Students

We expect all international students to engage with their studies in person from w/c 26 January 2026.

The final deadline to arrive in the UK to complete enrolment will be week 4 (w/c 20 February 2026).

Please check the guidelines on entering the UK from your country or territory before planning your journey. 

Timetables

Course Leader

Fawaz Annaz

Welcome Message

Hello and a warm welcome to the MRes in Sustainable Engineering. You are now part of an academic community of students and staff engaged in education, research, and professional practice in engineering at Birmingham City University.

The MRes in Sustainable Engineering is a research-focused postgraduate programme designed to equip you with the advanced research skills, technical knowledge, and professional competencies required for careers in research, industry, and further doctoral study. The programme places strong emphasis on addressing real-world engineering challenges linked to sustainability, electrification, Net Zero, and clean technologies.

The course has been carefully structured to provide a rigorous research experience supported by specialist taught elements. Central to the programme is your independent research thesis, where you will investigate a topic aligned with your personal interests, professional background, or home country priorities. Your research will be closely aligned with UK and global industry needs, ensuring real-world relevance and strong employability outcomes. Alongside the thesis, you will study core and optional modules that develop your expertise in research methods, systems engineering, control engineering, and advanced dynamics, providing a strong technical foundation for your work.

The development of transferable skills is a core feature of the programme. Throughout your studies, you will strengthen your abilities in research design, critical analysis, academic writing, project management, and professional communication. You will work both independently and collaboratively, engage with academic supervisors and peers, meet demanding deadlines, and present your work through professional reports, presentations, and, where possible, publications. These experiences are designed to support your personal development and prepare you for advanced roles in research, innovation, and policy across key engineering sectors.

As Programme Leader, I along with my colleagues am delighted to welcome you to the MRes in Sustainable Engineering. We look forward to supporting you throughout your academic and professional journey.

Course Location

Your course will mainly be taught in:

STEAMhouse, City Centre Campus (Room numbers start with CST)

Student Support Centre

Visit us at The Research Hub

Located on our City Centre Campus, The Research Hub is your dedicated space as a Postgraduate Research student.

Whether you’re looking for a place to focus, connect with fellow researchers, hot desk, or share your work, the Hub is here to support you throughout your research journey.

Research Hub opening hours:

• Monday to Friday – 7am to 7pm

For more information about the Research Hub and other dedicated PGR spaces at BCU, visit our dedicated Research Hub page.

First day on Campus

We look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham City University!

You must have your ID card visible at all times when on campus, so if you have received yours before your first day, ensure you bring this with you. If you enrolled late you will need to collect one on campus during your first few days. Please remember that your ID card is for your use only. You must never let anyone else use it.

To complete your enrolment, you will need the following:

• Passport (or other form of photo ID if you are a UK/EU student)
• Original qualification documents if applicable (you will be emailed a list of the documents we need to see once you have completed your online enrolment)
• Visa (international students only)

What else? The rest is up to you! You will find a shop, café, pub, computer access and water fountains on campus, but we do recommend you bring the following on the first day:

• Laptop, if you have one
• Notepad and pen
• Reusable water bottle
• Snack
• Money

And remember, the weather in Birmingham can be changeable!