Materials Science and Engineering

Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

Our one-year postgraduate taught courses provide an innovative programme of study in which students are challenged to achieve their best, developing specialist skills and knowledge sought after by employers, as well as establishing an ideal background for PhD research.

Course description

It is estimated 70 per cent of innovations are due to an advance in materials. This course provides a solid grounding in all types of materials, and aims to prepare you for a career in industry or research by teaching you the concepts and theories that make materials science and engineering possible.

Our research-led teaching introduces you to all the latest developments. You’ll have the option to keep your course general or tailor your degree with optional modules to specialise in the area that interests you the most. Specialist modules include functional and structural ceramics and advanced solid state chemistry.

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Modules

Core modules

Science of Materials
Materials Processing and Characterisation
Practical, Modelling and Digital Skills
Heat and Materials with Application

Optional modules

Functional and Structural Ceramics
Glasses and Cements
Metallurgical Processing
Design and Manufacture of Composites
Solid State Chemistry
Materials for Energy Applications
Metals Processing Case Studies
Nanostructures and Nano-structuring
Advanced Materials Manufacturing: Part I
Advanced Nuclear Systems
Nuclear Reactor Engineering Studies

Teaching

Working alongside students and staff from across the globe, you’ll tackle real-world projects, and attend lectures, seminars and laboratory classes delivered by academic and industry experts.

Assessment

You’ll be assessed by formal examinations, coursework assignments and a dissertation.

Duration

1 year-full-time

Entry requirements

A good honours degree in materials, a physical science (chemistry or physics) or a related engineering subject.

English language requirements

Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

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You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It's a quick and easy process.