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MSc Composites: the Science, Technology and Engineering Application of Advanced Composites

MSc Composites: the Science, Technology and Engineering Application of Advanced Composites

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Materials Science Composite Materials Engineering Studies Technology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course overview

Explore the broad field of advanced composites in this professionally accredited degree, taught by experts in the field from the College, other universities, major aerospace companies and government research organisations.

You'll examine the manufacturing and characterisation of composites and engineering design, with new aircraft and other challenging engineering applications increasingly dependent upon the unique capabilities of high performance composite materials.

Over the 12 months of the course, you'll develop an outstanding knowledge in this subject area, on a programme renowned as one of the primary providers of postgraduate education in composite materials in Europe.

Learn about the mechanical performance of composite materials and consider the costs, ease of fabrication, durability, and other factors which impinge on creating viable industrial products.

Carry out your studies and research in the department's cutting edge laboratories and workshops, with numerous technicians on-hand to support you when using the equipment and software.

Modules

This module provides an overview of the science, technology and application of composite materials. The contents of this module include introducing the different types of reinforcing fibres and the importance of fibre-matrix interface in a composite material. We will also cover the fundamentals of ceramic, polymer and metallic matrices.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£18,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£42,900

Entry requirements

Students need to have a minimum requirement of 2.1 degree in aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, physics or chemistry.