Study modes: Full time
Course description: The course provides graduates with an interdisciplinary overview of energy resources, conversion, and use, as well as on the materials requirements for the development of renewable energy technologies; the course draws from a range of subjects, including engineering, physics and materials chemistry.(read more)
All materials science courses at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Study modes: Full time | Part time evening
Course description: This programme provides selective training in materials so that you can make the most of existing and emerging materials; the programme comprises a series of modules lasting up to a week and others available as distance learning; single modules can be studied as part of continuous professional development.(read more)
Study modes: Full time | Part time evening
Course description: Programme normally includes an industry-sponsored project carried out in the Institute; lectures are supplemented by laboratory exercises, from chemical and physical characterisation, to compounding and processing technology experiments; extra-curricular lectures on patents, health and safety, and information retrieval are also provided.(read more)
Study modes: Full time | Part time evening
Course description: This is an opportunity to study the structure, processing and properties of a range of advanced materials and associated analytical techniques; the principal objective of the programme is to equip science and engineering graduates with a thorough understanding of several classes of advanced materials and the means by which they can be characterised.(read more)
Study modes: Full time | Part time evening
Course description: The course provides an understanding of materials' properties and their processing; develops skills in: Problem solving; research, teamwork, and management.(read more)
Study modes: Full time | Part time evening
Course description: The course provides an understanding of the atomistic origin of materials properties and characterisation techniques used to probe such properties; the development of new materials is an area that underpins advances in technology in a diverse range of applications; examples include new materials to store hydrogen; non-linear optical materials for all optical communication; biocompatible materials.(read more)
Study modes: Full time | Part time evening
Course description: The course focuses on understanding the influences on the choice and use of materials offshore and how different materials can be selected to help overcome some of the problems.(read more)
Study modes: Full time | Part time evening
Course description: The course provides students with a thorough grounding in the skills necessary for a technical-based career in the new high-tech industries; it covers technologies used to design, realise and analyse micro and nano-scale devices, materials and systems; coupled with general and technology management; it is directed through its own Industrial Advisory Committee that ensures the course is aligned to industry needs.(read more)
Study modes: Distance with attendance | Full time | Part time evening
Course description: The taught units cover the structure and design of advanced engineering materials and provide graduates with an increased depth and breadth of knowledge of materials science, technology and engineering.(read more)
All materials science courses at University Of Manchester (The)
Study modes: Full time | Part time evening
Course description: The aim of this course is to address urgently needed solutions to industrial problems in the area of advanced materials; the programme has been developed in conjunction with industry and the University of Manchester.(read more)
Study modes: Full time | Part time evening
Course description: The Master's course is offered in partnership with the School of Chemistry; it is multi-disciplinary: providing chemists, materials scientists and engineers with a rich understanding of both traditional commodity plastics and speciality polymers with increasing applications in the biomedical and pharmaceutical fields, and in electronics and nanotechnology.(read more)
All materials science courses at University Of Manchester (The)
Study modes: Full time | Part time evening
Course description: Project management and research methods; advanced technology; specialist technology; a thesis.(read more)
Study modes: Full time | Part time day
Course description: The course prepare students for a career in the polymer and related industries or, if already employed in the industry, to improve their effectiveness and career prospects; the course focuses on full integration of the theory and practice of polymer engineering; it develops experience and understanding of the practical aspects of polymer engineering essential for those with technological careers.(read more)
All materials science courses at London Metropolitan University
Study modes: Full time
Course description: Semester 1: Compulsory modules: materials structure properties and selection; processing of materials; materials laboratories; finite element method; options: mechanical properties of materials; electronic and optical device materials; rapid prototyping; advanced manufacturing processes; laser materials processing; semester 2: compulsory modules: manufactured article and reverse engineering; thermodynamics and kinetics.(read more)
Study modes: Full time
Course description: Programme includes: modules to provide the science and mathematical tools and the research and scholarship skills to carry out independent critical work; modules to describe processes as whole then specialise to analyse, design, operate and model individual key operations; experimental demonstrations, computer simulations and project work to apply the knowledge developed in the class to practical situations.(read more)
English (English Language & Linguistics) - PgDip / MA
Queen's University Belfast
Eileen, December 2007Overall score
Value for money on my course, Im only in 6 hours a week!
Study experience
Some lecturers could be better, others are brilliant.
Facilities
Sometimes there's a wait for a computor...
Postgraduate life
You name it you can do it, and if you can't you can set up your own club.
Job prospects
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Bi-Media: Radio and TV, Radio or Print Journalism PgDip
Leeds Trinity University College
Jane, November 2007Overall score
Study experience
The course is very fast paced and well mapped out. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and there are great facilities. I've really enjoyed it so far. It also has a great reputation in the industry.
Facilities
Within the centre for journalism there are functioning radio and TV studios and lots of PC's dotted about.
Postgraduate life
Everyone bonded really quickly.
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Counselling PgDip
University Of Wales, Newport
Gerry, January 2008Overall score
Fully enjoyed but stressful. I would recommend this course. Organisation need improving. If you wish to join this course be prepared to lose a lot of your free time and have a very understanding partner.
Study experience
Course very good. Enjoying it. Lecturers helpful but there is room for improvement.
Facilities
Library is very good for counselling and there are plenty of computers. I don't drink and don't use sports facilities!!
Postgraduate life
Not a member of anything.
Job prospects
Sure.
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