Materials Engineering with Industry, MSc

Program Overview

This MSc in Materials Engineering extends the existing program with a second year for industry placement or project. The first year includes core and elective modules in materials engineering, with an optional group project. Teaching methods vary, including lectures, group work, and project-based learning. Graduates are well-positioned for careers in materials engineering, metallurgy, and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This new MSc is an extension of the MSc Materials Engineering and includes a second year allowing you to undertake either an industry placement or an industry-focused project with an industrial partner.

Outline:

The first year of the MSc offers a selection of compulsory and optional 10-credit modules on subjects including polymer processing, additive manufacturing, aerospace materials engineering, physical metallurgy of steels, and power generation systems, as well as an optional 30-credit group project.

Teaching:

Our department uses a variety of teaching methods including; taught/lecture-based, small group work, laboratory-based, project/assignment-based, use of Canvas. Increasingly lectures are exploring the use of lecture recording, blended learning and flipped learning. Full details of the methods used within each module can be found within the module descriptors in the subject specific handbooks.

Careers:

Graduates of the Materials Engineering MSc degree at Swansea are well placed for rewarding employment. Your future could lie in any of the following roles:

• Materials engineer
• Metallurgist
• Product development scientist
• Research scientist
• Biomedical engineer
• Manufacturing systems engineer
• Process development scientist

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

UK International September 2023 TBC £ 22,350 September 2024 TBC £ 23,450 Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.