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.

I applied to Sheffield as I thought it was the best place to study materials. I now know this to be true having experienced such a supportive environment where staff are on hand to answer questions and reassure you in your studies.

Maria Martinez-Escobedo (Mexico), MSc Aerospace Materials graduate. Now Edison Engineer at GE Aviation

About the course

September 2018 start	Course description It’s 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. Fully accredited by the IOM3, graduates will have the underpinning knowledge for later professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Core modules Engineering Alloys Science of Materials Materials Processing and Characterisation Practical, Modelling and Digital Skills Design and Manufacture of Composites Deformation, Fracture and Fatigue Advanced Materials Manufacturing Heat and Materials 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, 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 Apply now

September 2018 start

Course description

It’s 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.

Fully accredited by the IOM3, graduates will have the underpinning knowledge for later professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Polymers: Li Liu

Core modules

Engineering Alloys
Science of Materials
Materials Processing and Characterisation
Practical, Modelling and Digital Skills
Design and Manufacture of Composites
Deformation, Fracture and Fatigue
Advanced Materials Manufacturing
Heat and Materials
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, 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

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Fees and funding

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

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Find out more

Course page on Department of Materials Science and Engineering website

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

Andrew Keating
E: a.keating@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 5941

The course information set out here may change before you begin, particularly if you are applying significantly in advance of the start date.