Materials
Materials Science and Technology MSc/Diploma/Certificate
MSc: 1 year full-time; 3-4 years part-time Diploma: 2-3 years part-time Certificate: 1-2 years part-time
Materials Science and Technology is a challenging inter disciplinary course offering considerable variety and career opportunities across a wide range of industry sectors.
The course has been designed to meet the requirements of industry and is accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), allowing progression towards professional chartered status.
The programme comprises a mix of semester long and one week modules for full time students and part time students study a mix of one week and distance learning modules. MSc students undertake a major project many of which are sponsored by our industrial partners.
Modules
Full time
Core Modules
- Advanced Characterisation Techniques SL
- Surface Engineering SL
- Ceramics: Processing and Properties SL
- Design with Engineering Materials SL
- Sustainable Use of Materials OW
- Metals: Processing and Properties SL
- MSc Project
Optional Modules
- Plastics Processing Technology OW
- Industrial Case Studies OW
- Materials Modelling SL
- Adhesive Bonding OW
- Rubber Compounding and Processing OW
Alternative Module*
- Polymer Properties
Part time
Core Modules
- Ceramics: Processing and Properties DL
- Design with Engineering Materials DL
- Sustainable Use of Materials OW or DL
- Metals: Processing and Properties DL
- Surface Engineering DL
- Plastics Processing Technology OW
- MSc Project
Optional Modules
- Industrial Case Studies OW
- Adhesive Bonding OW
- Rubber Compounding and Processing OW or DL
- Marketing DL
Alternative modules*
- Polymer Properties DL
- Advanced Characterisation Techniques SL
- Materials Modelling SL
Key: SL = Semester Long, OW = One Week, DL = Distance Learning
All modules are 15 credits The MSc project is 60 credits. MSc students study 180 credits: 6 core modules plus 2 from the optional module list and the MSc project. PG Diploma students study 120 credits: 6 core modules plus 2 from the optional module list. PG Certificate students study 60 credits: 4 modules from the core module list.
* Alternative modules are only available under certain circumstances by agreement with the programme director.
Entry Qualification
Good lower second class honours degree (55%) or equivalent in science or engineering. For applicants with lesser qualifications, relevant industrial experience will be considered.
Careers and Further Study
Typical careers span many industrial sectors including; aerospace, power generation, automotive, packaging and transport and roles include; technical and project management, R&D, technical support to manufacturing as well as sales and marketing.
Many of our best masters students continue their studies with us, joining our thriving community of around 75 PhD students engaged in materials projects of real-world significance.
Selection
All UK students are normally interviewed before an offer is made. International students are usually accepted on the basis of their degree performance and prior experience, and on strong recommendation from academics who have established links with the Department.
Assessment Modules
Combinations of written examination and set exercises or laboratory reports. Project: (60 credits); dissertation, literature review and oral presentation. The research project, often industrially sponsored, is carried out in the Department or the student’s place of work.
Bursaries and Scholarships
Bursaries are available for both UK/EU and international students and scholarships are available for good overseas applicants.
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