Postgraduate masters courses

In our postgraduate masters courses, we provide an innovative study programme in which students are challenged to achieve their best; you'll develop the specialist skills and knowledge sought after by employers.

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Postgraduate taught courses in materials science and engineering

Postgraduate taught

Materials Science and Engineering MSc

  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

Prepare for a career in industry or research by learning the concepts and theories that make materials science and engineering possible.

Postgraduate taught

Advanced Metallurgy MMet

  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

Gain an in-depth understanding of current developments in metallurgy and metallurgical engineering, while developing enhanced analytical, research, project planning and management skills.

Postgraduate taught

Aerospace Materials MSc(Eng)

  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

Develop knowledge of the manufacturing, processing and properties of the metals and composite materials used in airframes and aeroengines.

Postgraduate taught

Polymers and Composites MSc(Eng)

  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

We bring together expertise from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Department of Chemistry to teach you advanced topics on polymer and composite science and engineering.

Postgraduate taught

Nuclear Science and Technology MSc

  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

This course is run jointly with the members of the Nuclear Technology Education Consortium (NTEC). Learn from world-leading academics in the important area of nuclear waste immobilisation, decommissioning and clean-up.

Postgraduate taught

Nanomaterials and Materials Science MSc

  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

Become an expert in materials science with nanotechnology specialisation.

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International Merit Scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students including 75 undergraduate scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee and 125 postgraduate taught scholarships worth £5,000 towards the tuition fee. Applications are now open for existing offer holders.

Scholarships for international students