Our MSc in Advanced Engineering Materials is designed for those with a passion for materials innovation, equipping you with a comprehensive understanding of advanced alloys, composites, and engineering ceramics. You will delve into the vital relationships between composition, microstructure, and performance, learning to design materials capable of withstanding the most demanding environments.
This course emphasises both theory and application. Through state-of-the-art laboratories and collaborations with the renowned Henry Royce Institute, you'll master advanced techniques in materials processing and degradation analysis, gaining insights critical for industries ranging from aerospace to renewable energy. With training informed by world-class research, this MSc is your gateway to tackling global challenges through material innovation.
Whether you're a materials scientist deepening your expertise or an engineer expanding into the field of advanced materials, this course offers tailored pathways. Manchester, a global hub of innovation and industry collaboration, is the ideal setting to launch your career in research or industry roles driving the next generation of materials solutions.
Course duration 12 months (full-time)
Accreditation This course is accredited by by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
Total self-study time Approximately 30 hours per week (depending on individual background and learning needs)
Teaching time Approximately 12 hours per week
(including pre-recorded and live lectures, seminars and practical exercises)
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS ARE AVAILABLE?
Many of our graduates have ventured into industry- working as materials engineers, consultants or project managers- applying their expertise to solve real-world challenges. Others go on to undertake PhDs with world-leading research groups at top universities.
No matter the path you choose, this course prepares you for a successful and rewarding career.
WHAT ROLES HAVE GRADUATES SECURED?
The MSc course in Advanced Engineering Materials equips you for a career in technical and leadership roles in industry, as well as providing a springboard for further research in academia.
Our recent graduates have gone to work for companies including:
- Saudi Aramco
- Arconic
- Atkins
- BAE Systems
- Saes Getters
- The University of Manchester
- Pdf Solutions
And have gone into roles such as:
- Materials Testing Engineer
- Materials Consultant
- Graduate Engineering schemes
- PhD Researcher
and many more!
OUR STUDENTS' MSc PROJECTS
The MSc project is one of the most exciting parts of a master’s degree — you are paired with an expert supervisor and get a chance to dive deep into a topic you’re passionate about, solve real-world problems, and bring your ideas to life. It’s where everything you’ve learned comes together, showcasing your skills, creativity, and potential to stand out in your field. Here are some projects that our MSc graduates have worked on:
🔎 High-Entropy Alloys: Processing, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties
Analysing the fabrication methods and performance characteristics of high-entropy alloys, which offer exceptional strength and thermal stability for demanding engineering applications.
🔎 Development of High-Temperature Superconducting Materials for Power Applications Investigating the synthesis and characterization of superconducting materials capable of operating at elevated temperatures to enhance power transmission efficiency.
🔎 Additive Manufacturing of Functionally Graded Ceramics for Thermal Barrier Coatings Utilising 3D printing techniques to create ceramic components with varying compositions and properties, optimizing them for thermal protection in aerospace engines.
Dr Philipp Frankel Reader in Advanced Engineering Materials
ACADEMIC VOICE
"The wide range of materials applications in industry means that you could go anywhere from pharmaceuticals to the aerospace industry — or you might be the one that creates that new material that starts an entirely new industry."
ALUMNI VOICE
Coming from a chemistry background, the Advanced Engineering Materials course provided me with a strong foundation in many key areas of materials science. This helped me make the transition into PhD research in nuclear materials, which draws directly on what I learned from the course.
Rehana Jalil
MSc Advanced Engineering Materials Graduate, Class of 2018
Current role: PhD Researcher, The University of Manchester
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