MMetAdvanced Metallurgy
| Study location | United Kingdom, Sheffield |
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| Type | Master courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 1 year |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MMet |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A good honours degree in materials, metallurgy, chemistry, physics or a related engineering subject from an approved institution The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. CV |
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Overview
This course prepares you for a career in the industry by teaching you the concepts and theories that make materials science and engineering possible. It is taught by experts who are working at the cutting edge of materials science and technology.
The course will give you in-depth technical knowledge and advanced expertise in your chosen materials field. You’ll develop analytical and research skills and gain experience in project planning and management.
You’ll carry out a research project, which may be experimentally, theoretically or industrially based:
Industrially-based research, suggested by an industrial organisation, may involve close co-operation with that organisation.
An experimental or theoretical-based research project will be with one of our world-leading research groups, and involve significant amounts of hands-on work practical work.
Programme structure
Core modules
There may be some changes to these modules before you start your course. For the very latest module information, check with the department.
Metals
Metallurgical Processing
Science of Materials
Materials Processing and Characterisation
Materials Selection, Properties and Applications
Technical Skills Development
Heat and Materials with Application
Advanced Materials Manufacturing Parts I and II
Research Project in an area of your choice
Teaching
Lectures
Seminars
Laboratory classes
Assessment
Formal exams
Coursework assignments
Dissertation