Overview

On this Materials Science and Engineering (Part-time) programme from Sheffield Hallam University you'll undertake intensive study into a specific, chosen area of materials science and engineering. You'll benefit from expert tutelage, cutting-edge facilities and a supportive research community. Your finished work will stand alongside widely acclaimed MERI publications - a high proportion of which have been considered 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'.

Key facts

Undertake a period of intensive, supervised study as part of Sheffield Hallam's research community

Study at the internationally-recognised Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI)

Take the opportunity to work closely with industrial partners, including regular site work

Examine advanced materials, treatments and coatings for use in engineering

Careers and opportunities

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for

TWI

Bodycote

Rolls Royce

Outokumpo

Arconic

Eisenbau Kramer

RWE

ATI Speciality Metals

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Independent research

Mentoring with your supervisory team

Laboratory training

Research training, including mandatory ethics and integrity sessions

Teacher training

Participation in the MERI Research Colloquium - presenting posters and oral presentations

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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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.

Applicants are required to give a short 10–15 minute presentation followed by an interview. Interview panel members will include the head of research degrees for the relevant research area or centre, a local postgraduate research tutor and a prospective director of studies.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9300 GBP / year

≈ 9300 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

2619 GBP / year

≈ 2619 GBP / year

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Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

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