The 1-year programme includes a major research element in the form of a dissertation (60 credits); the remaining 120 credits are taught modules, which may include: Advanced materials and processes; tribology and materials design; stress analysis; joining technology; lifetime prediction and design for reliability; manufacturing technology; business and environmental management; innovation and technology management; design for environmental predication; the 2-year programme is designed for candidates (especially from overseas) who require extra English tuition, or who need further training in other key background skills; students take a preparatory year comprising English language and other relevant introductory modules, plus engineering modules in: materials and fabrication; nanomaterials; sustainable industry and integrated design; students then continue into the 2nd year and take the 1-year version of the programme as described above.
Вступительные требования
Minimum of a 2nd-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in an appropriate engineering or science subject; for the 1-year programme: Applicants whose 1st language is not English require: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 90 (Internet-based); 577 (paper-based); or equivalent; for the 2-year programme: we consider applications from students whose English language skills are below IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
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This is essentially a conversion course; especially appropriate for students with a degree in either mechanical engineering or another engineering related discipline; designed for applicants who have studied materials science or materials engineering as part of an undergraduate degree in engineering and who want to pursue their studies of materials-related topics to a higher level.