Program Overview

Master of Materials Technology

The Master of Materials Technology is a postgraduate degree offered by the University of New South Wales (UNSW). This degree is designed for individuals who want to reflect their passion and purpose by designing high-performance materials for various applications, including vehicles, green energy technology, and more.

Overview

The Master of Materials Technology is ranked #1 in Australia for materials science, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject. This degree covers essential principles and provides the opportunity to design an original project. The program is made up of 12 courses, including 4 core disciplinary courses and 8 elective courses. Students will also undertake experimental or design project work and an original research project of their choice.

Key Features

• Breadth of course offerings: UNSW's School of Materials Science and Engineering offers one of the foremost master's-level programs in Australia, with a comprehensive range of courses across the entire spectrum of materials science and engineering.
• Flexible study options: This master's program offers a broad selection of elective courses, enabling specialization in a particular discipline of materials science and engineering.
• Recognition of prior learning: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be granted for materials science and engineering subjects studied previously, which can reduce the normal 2-year full-time program to 1.5 years or, in some cases, to 1 year in duration.
• Wide range of career opportunities: The degree provides graduates with outstanding career prospects across various sectors, such as aerospace, transportation, defense, construction, mining, electronics, energy conversion, and biomedical science.

Why Study at UNSW?

• Ranked #1 in Australia: UNSW is ranked #1 in Australia for Materials Science and Engineering, according to the 2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) by the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy.
• World-class research: Breakthroughs are happening every day at UNSW, with people making new developments in materials science and engineering, biomedical engineering, and sustainable materials processing at world-class research centers, hubs, and institutes.
• Leverage industry partnerships: UNSW is a global top 20 university, and students can develop valuable relationships with local and international enterprises leading the way in materials science and engineering.

Entry Requirements

For entry into this degree, students must have:

• A four-year bachelor's degree with a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65 in a cognate science or engineering discipline.
• A bachelor's degree with a minimum WAM of 50-65 in a cognate science or engineering discipline and approximately five years' professional experience in a relevant field.
• An honors degree at a recognized university.
• A graduate certificate or graduate diploma in materials sciences with a minimum WAM of 65.

English Language Requirements

Students may be asked to provide evidence of their English proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on whether they are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background.

Program Structure

The Master of Materials Technology can be completed in one to two years of full-time study. The program includes:

• Research project: Students must take MATS6114 Research Project A twice and MATS6113 Research Project once to satisfy the research component of this program.
• Core courses:
  • Fundamentals of Materials Processing
  • Fundamentals of Materials Design
  • Presentation Skills for Materials Technology
  • Materials Industry Management
• Elective courses: Students choose eight courses from a list of electives, including Engineering in Process Metallurgy, Phase Transformations, and Sustainable Materials Engineering.

Future Careers

A Master of Materials Technology could lead to various career opportunities, including:

• Materials Scientist
• Materials Engineer
• Polymer Scientist
• Biomaterials Engineer
• Metallurgical Engineer
• Ceramic Engineer
• Materials Failure Specialist
• Semiconductor Scientist
• Renewable Energy Technologist
• Aerospace Materials Engineer

Fees and Scholarships

• 2026 Indicative First Year Full Fee: $40,000*
• 2026 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree: $81,000*
• UNSW awards over $83 million in scholarships each year, with a range of scholarships available for domestic and international students.