Materials Science and Engineering

Entry requirements

2.ii or above in engineering/technical subjects (such as materials, engineering, physics or chemistry) or equivalent for International students.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Materials underpin almost all industrial sectors and the global challenges have increased the demand for new materials. Accordingly, there is a growing demand for materials engineers and researchers worldwide and in rapidly developing countries in particular. The School of Metallurgy and Materials has long been a centre of excellence in materials research and education.

This one-year master course comprises 12 taught modules (two-thirds of the year) taken in Semesters I and II and an individual research project (one-third of the year) carried out in Semester III & summer in a broad range of topics related to Materials Science and Engineering in any of the Research Groups within the School of Metallurgy and Materials. All students must start the MSc Course at the beginning of the academic year and finish at the end of the academic year (September).

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Information for international students

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. Standard English requirement apply.

Fees and funding

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Qualification and course duration

MSc