Program Overview

MSc Advanced Materials Engineering

The MSc Advanced Materials Engineering programme is designed to cultivate a theoretical and practical understanding of the fundamental aspects of material engineering within its graduates. The programme explores various aspects of the discipline, including materials science, industrial metallurgy, composites, and advanced materials.

Why this course?

The programme offers students the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of fundamental materials engineering, including industrial metallurgy, composites, and advanced materials. Students will also gain a broad knowledge base of advanced manufacturing processes and the role of materials sciences play in these. The programme is strategically partnered with the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland and the Advanced Forming Research Centre, providing students with prolonged exposure to leading research across materials engineering.

What you’ll study

The programme consists of a selection of taught compulsory and optional modules, as well as a research project. The compulsory modules include:

• Professional Skills for Senior Engineers (10 credits)
• Degradation of Metals & Alloys (10 credits)
• Fundamentals of Materials Science (10 credits)
• Advanced Materials Processing & Manufacturing (10 credits)
• Research Methodology (10 credits)
• Engineering Composites (10 credits)
• Industrial Metallurgy (10 credits)

The optional modules include:

• Energy Systems Analysis (10 credits)
• Electrical Power Systems (10 credits)
• Energy Modelling & Monitoring (10 credits)
• Spaceflight Systems (10 credits)
• Satellite Data Assimilation & Analysis (10 credits)
• Aerodynamics of Supersonic Aircraft (10 credits)
• Atmospheric Flight Dynamics & Control (10 credits)
• Lightweight Structures (10 credits)
• Engineering Artificial Environments (10 credits)
• Energy Resources & Policy (10 credits)

MSc Project

The MSc Project is a 60-credit module that involves supervised, individual project work. The project may be industry-themed or aligned to current materials research within the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Strathclyde.

Accreditation

The programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and provides a route for students to achieve Chartered Engineer status.

Learning & teaching

Teaching methods include lectures and practical exercises. Site visits are also arranged.

Facilities

The university has many laboratories and research centres, including the Energy Systems Research Unit, James Weir Fluids Laboratory, and Mechanics & Materials Research Centre. Students also have local access to a 3,500-node region supercomputer.

Entry requirements

• Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline or physical sciences, or equivalent professional qualification.
• A lower class degree may be considered with relevant work experience.
• English language requirements: If English is not the first language, students must meet the university's English language requirements.

Fees & funding

• Scotland: £11,900
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £11,900
• Republic of Ireland: If an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, the fee status is the same as England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
• International: £31,100
• Additional costs: Optional textbooks and printed materials, estimated maximum cost of £100 for the duration of the course. International students may have associated visa and immigration costs.

Careers

The application of material engineering can be found across a range of sectors and industries, and therefore, material engineer graduates have a broad range of career paths open to them. Potential career paths include:

• Materials engineer
• Metallurgist
• Product/process development scientist
• Research scientist (physical sciences)
• Technical sales engineer
• Biomedical engineer
• Geotechnical engineer
• Higher education lecturer
• Manufacturing systems engineer
• Patent examiner
• Project manager

Start date

The programme starts in September, with options for full-time and part-time study. The full-time programme lasts 12 months, while the part-time programme can last up to 36 months.