The programme is for personal development which can lead to promotion and enhanced prospects. Most students will be in full-time employment while studying. There are research opportunities in both the metals and polymers packaging areas, and in business, management and environmental aspects. Normally students are supported financially by their industrial employers.
Some bursaries are also available, on a competitive basis.
See also financial support . Discussions with the sponsoring company s higher management may be held following consideration of your qualifications and needs. MSc programme offers you graduate education and training in packaging technology. It is jointly run with Brunel University and is the only one of its kind in Europe. It is now also possible to study wholly by distance learning, which makes the programme accessible to many other UK and international students.