MSc ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
Course Description:
A Masters course providing the foundation for 21st century technologies - from fuel cells to aeroengines
With a focus on composites, advanced alloys and functional engineering ceramics, this MSc will enable you to:
- Develop a detailed knowledge of state-of-the-art materials systems
- Find out how 21st century materials perform and survive in hostile conditions
- Learn how their structure is engineered from the nanoscale upwards
- Discover the technologies used in their manufacture and processing
- Develop skills in materials selection and engineering design
Aims of the programme:
- To convey detailed knowledge of current, state of the art materials systems, with a focus on composites, advanced alloys and functional and engineering ceramics
- To explore the technologies used in the manufacture and processing of advanced materials
- To provide an understanding of the relationships between composition, microstructure, processing and performance
- To explore how materials perform in service and survive in hostile conditions
- To train students in the essential skills needed to select and design the next generation of high performance engineering materials
- To provide a sure foundation for a future career in industry or research.
Course aims:
- To convey detailed knowledge of current, state of the art materials systems, with a focus on composites, advanced alloys and functional and engineering ceramics
- To explore the technologies used in the manufacture and processing of advanced materials
- To provide an understanding of the relationships between composition, microstructure, processing and performance
- To explore how materials perform in service and survive in hostile conditions
- To train students in the essential skills needed to select and design the next generation of high performance engineering materials
- To provide a sure foundation for a future career in industry or research.
Module details:
The programme consists of discrete taught units, in short-course format, followed by a dissertation project (MSc) or short project report (Diploma). Postgraduate qualifications are awarded at Masters, PG Diploma and PG Certificate levels.
The taught units cover the structure and design of advanced engineering materials and provide graduates with an increased depth and breadth of knowledge of materials science, technology and engineering. There is particular emphasis on introducing, and extending, basic materials concepts that govern the control of a materials structure and performance, through the study of advanced alloys, ceramics and composite systems and their comparison to more traditional materials. In addition, the course will provide an insight into state of the art materials processing techniques, as well as more novel materials, such as metal matrix composites and functional ceramics. Students will also receive training in engineering communication, materials selection and advanced techniques of materials characterisation.
Taught units include:
- Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
- Industrial Processing of Materials
- Composite Materials
- Materials Performance - Life Cycle Design (option)
- Advanced Analytical Techniques (option)
- Engineering Design and Communication
- High Performance Alloys (option)
- Funtional and Engineering Ceramics (option)
