Materials Science and Engineering MSc

at University of Leeds

In the first semester, you will study four compulsory modules that teach you the foundations of materials science. You’ll learn about processing-structure-property relationships, which lie at the heart of the discipline, as well as examining topics such as mechanical, physical and chemical behaviour, phase transformations and how the structure and local chemistry of materials may be characterised. You’ll also cover materials and process selection and their role in design, and extend this into the principles and practice of failure analysis.
 

In the second semester you will participate in an industry-focused interdisciplinary design project. This prepares the way for you to specialise in one of five pathways, each comprising two modules. You can study one of the following:
 

• Materials Science – A broad approach covering ceramics, metals, polymers, composites and materials modelling.

• Functional Materials – Materials used in high-tech devices, including electroceramics, solid state ionics and nanomaterials, with materials modelling.

• Metallurgy – Metals and alloys, and the chemistry involved in extracting and refining them, with materials modelling.

• Nanomaterials – Jointly taught with the School of Physics and Astronomy, this pathway focuses on the properties, applications and production techniques of nanomaterials.

• Polymers and Soft Solids – Jointly taught with the School of Physics and Astronomy, this pathway focuses on biological physics as well as the properties and synthesis of polymers, colloids and glasses.
   

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Research Project (MSc)    
• Interdisciplinary Design Project   
• Phase Transformations and Microstructural Control   
• Materials Modelling    
• Structure-Property Relationships    
• Materials Selection and Failure Analysis    
• Materials Structures and Characterisation    

A bachelor degree with a 2:2 (hons) in engineering, a physical science or mathematics discipline.
 

Applicants must have strong marks across a breadth of relevant modules, including mathematics and physical sciences.
 

Relevant professional qualifications and experience may also be considered.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
 

Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
 

The UK Government’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) operates a scheme called the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS). If you are an international (non-EU/EEA or Swiss citizen) applicant and require a student visa to study in the UK then you will need an ATAS certificate to study this course at the University of Leeds.
 

To apply for an ATAS certificate online, you will need your programme details and the relevant Common Aggregation Hierarchy (CAH) code and descriptor. For this course, the CAH code is: CAH10-03-07 and the descriptor is Materials Science. Your supervisor will be Andrew Scott.

Fees

• UK: £11,500 (total)
• International: £25,750 (total)
   

A degree from Leeds and the experience you'll gain here will give you the edge to find the career you want. Your course will give you the experience and knowledge that employers are looking for to help you secure a job.

There is an increasingly high demand for qualified materials scientists, materials engineers and metallurgists. Career prospects are excellent and cover a wide range of industries concerned with the research and development of new and improved materials, materials synthesis and commercial production, and materials exploitation in cutting-edge applications in engineering and technology.