MSc(Eng) Aerospace Materials
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.
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About the course
Course description 2017
A fantastic time to be a specialist in aerospace materials, Sheffield is in the heartland of the UK aerospace industry, meaning many international aerospace companies look to the Department to discover ways to improve both materials and processes for use in their products.
You’ll develop knowledge of the manufacturing, processing and properties of the metals and composite materials used in airframes and aeroengines. You’ll also be trained in the fundamentals of thermodynamics, structure and mechanical behaviour.
Recent graduate Klaudiusz Raszka is now working as Metallurgical Engineer at Alcoa Forgings and Extrusion.
Core modules
- Aerospace Metals
- Design and Manufacture of Composites
- Science of Materials
- Materials Processing and Characterisation
- Materials Selection, Properties and Applications
- Technical Skills Development
- Heat and Materials with Application
- Advanced Materials Manufacturing
- Deformation, Fracture and Fatigue
- Research project in an area of your choice
Teaching and assessment
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.
You’ll be assessed by formal examinations, coursework assignments and a dissertation.
Course duration
1 year full-time
Entry requirements
A good honours degree in materials, metallurgy, chemistry, physics or a related engineering subject from an approved institution. A good honours degree in dentistry or medicine is also acceptable.
English language requirements
Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
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The course information set out here may change before you begin, particularly if you are applying significantly in advance of the start date.