MSc by Research Materials Engineering at Swansea University

Programme overview

Research master's in materials engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, at one of the UK's leading centres for materials teaching and research, with work funded by organisations such as Rolls-Royce, Airbus, the European Space Agency and Tata Steel.

Department: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (Materials Engineering) | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Intake: October, January, April or July (1 October, 1 January, 1 April, 1 July) | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised research in areas including design against failure by creep, fatigue and environmental damage, structural metals and ceramics for gas turbines, grain boundary engineering, recycling of polymers and composites, corrosion in magnesium alloys, novel strip steel grades and functional coatings for energy generation, storage and release.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MSc by Research: normally an undergraduate degree at 2:1 level (or non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in engineering or a similar relevant 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 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time, one-year programme tuition fee. Source

Intake: October, January, April or July (1 October, 1 January, 1 April, 1 July)

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

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