MSc Advanced Engineering Materials

• If English is not your first language, you will also need an IELTS score of 6.5 or the equivalent.
• Normal entry requirements to the programme are a 2:2 degree in an engineering or materials related subject.

Equivalent professional qualification or significant industrial and professional experience may be accepted as part of the admissions process. Minimum experience of 3 years in a manufacturing or materials technical role. You will be asked to evidence your technical academic writing at the equivalent of level 6 under the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). Evidence might take the form of a portfolio used for professional membership or the completion of certificated programme at level 6 for example. Note that your application for chartership with IOM3 or other professional body may be affected if you do not have a qualifying accredited undergraduate qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be possible based on evidence of certified qualifications and experiential learning. This will allow you to use your existing knowledge and skills to give you credit against modules you are required to study for the programme. Whilst the University guidelines on prior learning will be followed, RPL will only be recommended where applicants can present a portfolio of professional work, deemed to be of an appropriate level. If you feel you have substantial prior experience, or equivalent qualifications, that match a module please speak to the Programme Leader about the RPL process.

The Programme Leader / Academic Lead will decide on your suitability for the programme based on qualifications and prior experience.

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The MSc programme prepares graduates for careers in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, electronics, construction, and more. Graduates can work as materials engineers, research and development scientists, quality assurance professionals, and in various roles related to materials selection, design, processing, and testing. The predominant one recently has been composite and advanced materials industries applied in automotive, railway and aerospace fields. Opportunities exist within any industry where computational mechanics, materials and structural design, additive manufacturing, smart materials and composites are used.

There are also many non-engineering possibilities, where employers appreciate the intelligence, reasoning and mathematical ability, and logical and analytical approach for problem solving skills of Advanced Engineering Materials graduates, including research and development and project management.

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