Newcastle University

Materials Engineering

Materials Design and Engineering MSc

12 months (or 24 months) full time

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

UK/EU: full time £6,000
International: full time £14,320
Please contact us for details of fees for the 24-month programme

Please refer to our Tuition Fees section for information about changes to fees and fee discounts.

Aims

This programme is designed for applicants who have studied materials science or materials engineering as part of an undergraduate degree in science or engineering and want to pursue their studies of materials-related topics to a higher level. It is essentially a conversion course, and is especially appropriate if you have a degree in physics, chemistry or related science subjects, or in chemical engineering.

Programme Description

The one-year programme includes a major research project in the form of a dissertation (60 credits). The remaining 120 credits are allocated to taught modules. Subject areas include: advanced materials and processes; nanomaterials; materials and fabrication; joining technology; lifetime prediction and design for reliability; manufacturing technology; business and environmental management; sustainable industry.

The two-year programme is designed for candidates (especially from overseas) who require extra English tuition, or who need further training in certain other key background skills. You take a preparatory year comprising English language and other relevant introductory modules plus engineering modules in materials and fabrication, integrated design, sustainable processing and design of experiments. You then continue into the second year and take the one-year version of the programme as described above.

Find out more detailed information about the programme modules

Entrance Requirements

All applicants should have a minimum of a second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in an appropriate engineering or science subject. For the one-year programme, applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent. For the two-year programme, we consider applications from students whose English language skills are below IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. 

Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University’s English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

International students - own government; School scholarships; University scholarships.

How to Apply

There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2012 entry should apply by Friday 13 July 2012 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.

Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.

For the quickest and easiest way to apply, visit our postgraduate online application site.

Further Information

For further information please contact:
Debra Gray
School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6362
E-mail: pgceam@ncl.ac.uk