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MSc by Research Metallurgy and Corrosion at University of Manchester

University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MSc by Research degree comprisesthree taught 15-credit units, to be determined in collaboration with your supervisor based on your previous academicbackground and the proposed research project,and a substantial 135-credit research project. The Department of Materials encompasses an exceptional breadth of research and training in materials, from design and development, to performance and protection and management and marketing.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Department of Materials  |  Duration: 1 Year FT or PT equivalent  |  Study mode: full-time (master's by research)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc by Research degree comprisesthree taught 15-credit units, to be determined in collaboration with your supervisor based on your previous academicbackground and the proposed research project,and a substantial 135-credit research project. The Department of Materials encompasses an exceptional breadth of research and training in materials, from design and development, to performance and protection and management and marketing.

Career pathways

The employment prospects following graduation from our research programmes are excellent; our graduates typically go on to research and development and management/consultant positions in industry and careers in academia.

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Entry requirements

The standard academic entry requirement for this MSc by Research is a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the MSc by Research (or international equivalent). English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6 in writing and listening, and 5.5. in all other sub-tests. Interview: An interview is required for entry to this programme of study.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,100 a year (2027/28). MSc by Research (full-time); Band B fee band Source

International applicants: GBP 31,400 a year (2027/28). MSc by Research (full-time); Band A fee band Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 Year FT or PT equivalent

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