Overview

On this Ceramics, Glasses and Polymers (Part-time) course at Sheffield Hallam University , you'll undertake extensive study into a relevant subject within ceramics, glasses or polymer topics.

Features

At MERI you'll benefit from expert tutelage, cutting-edge facilities and a supportive environment.

Your finished work will stand alongside widely-acclaimed MERI publications – a large proportion of which have been considered 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Independent Research

Mentoring With Your Supervisory Team

Laboratory Training

Research And Teacher Training

Ethical Research Training

Participation In The Meri Research Colloquium

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Materials Science View 50 other PhDs in Materials Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (or expectation of the same).

All applicants must submit a completed postgraduate application form including a 1500 word research proposal.

You are encouraged to find out more about our staff and their current research to inform the development of your research proposal and to ensure it aligns with our research themes. Before submitting your proposal, please contact the member(s) of staff listed against the relevant research theme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

9300 GBP / year

≈ 9300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

2393 GBP / year

≈ 2393 GBP / year

Additional Details

Our tuition fee for UK postgraduate research students will be aligned to the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) fees which have not yet been confirmed

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.