Advanced Materials Science and Engineering

Loughborough University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year

About this course

This programme will provide you with the expertise in advanced materials and engineering needed to design and innovate sustainable materials for today’s world.

Materials is a discipline which underpins global industry, opening worldwide opportunities for a well-paid and rewarding career. From materials developed to increase the effectiveness of replacement joints to advances for a more fuel-efficient vehicle design, opportunities are endless.

Our programmes have a long track record of delivering high-quality and research-led education. The development of new and improved materials is at the very heart of a range of technologies and you'll have the opportunity to explore and deepen your understanding of the scientific, engineering and design aspects of materials, their structure, properties, processing, in-service behaviour and environmental impact, at a more advanced level.

On successful completion of the programme, you should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

  • the underlying principles and relationship between properties of materials and their composition and microstructure

  • the synthesis and production of materials and the relationship between this and their subsequent properties

  • the underpinning concepts and practical use of a range of characterisation techniques.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Loughborough

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Loughborough

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Loughborough
    Scheme
    Postgraduate