| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
With a strong emphasis on industrial collaborations, the program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of these materials and their use in various industries. The course structure includes core modules in composite engineering, polymer technology, and research methods, along with a wide range of optional modules to tailor the program to individual interests. Graduates are highly employable in the composites and polymers industry or can pursue academic or research careers.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The course focuses on composite and polymer materials and their processing, with a strong emphasis on industrial applications. It draws upon the internationally recognized research within the school in areas like 3D woven preforms, polymer processing, nanocomposites, and technical textiles. During the MSc, you will be embedded in a research group as part of your dissertation. The course team also boasts extensive industrial experience through collaborations with companies like Rolls Royce, Bombardier, and Airbus. It also attracts part-time students from the local polymer processing sector.
Outline:
Structure:
- Full-time: 4 modules per semester for semesters 1 and 2, followed by a dissertation during the summer.
- Part-time: Generally 2 modules per semester, but this can be altered. Part-time students typically attend on Fridays during term time, with some evening modules.
Course Schedule:
- Semester 1: Composite Engineering, Polymer Technology, Process Product Optimisation, Research Methods & Facilities
- Semester 2: Choose from a wide range of optional modules (see below)
- Summer (MSc only): Dissertation
Individual Modules:
- Composite Engineering: Gain a high level of competence in the many facets of composite materials and their processing methods.
- Polymer Technology: Develop a critical understanding of thermoplastic conversion and fabrication process routes.
- Process Product Optimisation: Utilize modelling and analysis techniques to design complete polymer or composite systems to meet specific performance requirements.
- Research Methods & Facilities: Develop research methods required to conduct original postgraduate level research programs.
- Optional Modules: Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Embedded Systems RTOS Design, Digital Signal Processing, Manufacturing Systems, Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics, Quality Improvement, Research Project (Part 1), Computer Aided Engineering for Managers, Mechanics of Sheet Metal Forming, Bioinstrumentation, Micro- & Nano-Scale Devices, Nanoscale Analysis & Metrology, Entrepreneurship (Engineering), Research Project (Part 2), Masters Dissertation
Assessment:
Assessment methods vary by module and can include examinations, coursework, individual and group assignments, presentations, and a dissertation. Modules may have a combination of assessment methods.
Teaching:
The course is delivered through lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes, and extensive online content. The small class sizes provide an excellent learning environment. Material is assessed through examinations, coursework, class tests, and presentations. The course is taught by experienced academic staff, including Professors, Readers, Senior Lecturers, and Lecturers. Most academic staff have PhDs in their subject field and many have professional body recognition.
Careers:
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be more employable, particularly within the composites and polymers industry. Another opportunity for MSc students is the academic career and/or research career through a PhD programme.
Other:
- The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). The course details may change in future years.
Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlement Status Fees
£7,000.00
International Fees
£17,090.00
