PgCert Advanced Materials Engineering at Ulster University

Programme overview

A part-time postgraduate certificate in advanced composite and polymer materials, their processing and applications, delivered at the Belfast campus. The dissertation work sits within an active research group, and the teaching team collaborates with aerospace and polymer industry partners.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: School of Engineering | Intake: September 2027 and January 2028 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules cover composite engineering, polymer technology, process product optimisation, research methods and facilities, and advanced manufacturing, with optional modules such as advanced biomaterials, quality improvement, innovation and entrepreneurship, biomedical devices and micro and nano devices. Part-time students generally take two modules per semester and can take work-based learning modules.

Career pathways

The course draws on research in 3D woven preforms for aerospace and transport, polymer science and processing, nanocomposites and advanced manufacturing. Industry links include Rolls-Royce, Spirit AeroSystems, Creative Composites, Artemis Technologies and Airbus, and the course also attracts part-time students from the local polymer processing industry.

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Entry requirements

PgDip level entry: normally an Honours or non-Honours degree, or a postgraduate diploma or certificate, in a relevant engineering, technology or science discipline. In exceptional circumstances, applicants with substantial and significant working or industrial experience may be considered on a portfolio of written evidence. The MSc route normally requires a second class honours degree or better in a relevant engineering, science, physics or technology discipline, or a postgraduate diploma or certificate in a relevant engineering or technology discipline. International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score below 5.5 (Trinity ISE Pass at level III also accepted). Exemptions for specific modules are available based on prior learning.

Intake: September 2027 and January 2028

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