MPhil Materials Engineering at Swansea University

Programme overview

Research degree in materials engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, built on research strengths in aerospace materials, environmental materials and steel technology.

Department: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (Materials Engineering) | Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time | Intake: October, January, April or July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised original research; recent PhD theses include bioinspired investigation via X-ray computed micromography, characterisation of compressor abradable systems, constitutive behaviour in turbine disc alloys, dwell crack growth and creep resistance in nickel disc alloys, dye-sensitised solar cells on metal substrates and corrosion-fatigue life in nickel-based superalloys.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MPhil: normally an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in engineering or a similar relevant science discipline. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or a Swansea University recognised equivalent. Non-UK/EU applicants require ATAS clearance. Admissions decisions may also take account of the standard of the research proposal, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience. One academic reference is required before the application is progressed to the academic Admissions Tutor.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, Year 1 tuition fee; fees for later years rise by 3%. Start dates in 2026/27 per the published fee table. Source

Intake: October, January, April or July

Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time

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