PgCert Advanced Composites and Polymers at Ulster University

Programme overview

The PgCert Advanced Composites and Polymers is a part-time postgraduate certificate in Belfast covering advanced composite and polymer materials, their processing and applications, built on school research in 3D woven preforms, polymer science, nanocomposites and advanced manufacturing.

Duration: Part-time | Intake: September 2026; January 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Part-time students generally take two modules per semester. Year one includes Intelligent Manufacturing, covering additive manufacturing and Industrie 4.0.

Career pathways

The teaching team has industrial links with companies including Rolls-Royce, Spirit AeroSystems, Creative Composites, Artemis Technologies and Airbus, and the course attracts part-time students from the local polymer processing industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally an Honours or non-Honours degree or postgraduate diploma/certificate in a relevant engineering, technology or science discipline; in exceptional circumstances substantial industrial experience evidenced by a portfolio may be considered. International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5 for international applicants.

Intake: September 2026; January 2027

Duration: Part-time

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