Overview

On the Plasma Surface Engineering programme from Sheffield Hallam University you'll undertake intensive study into a specific area of plasma surface engineering. You'll benefit from expert tutelage, cutting-edge facilities and a supportive research community. Your finished work will stand alongside widely acclaimed MERI publications – a high proportion of which have been considered 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'.

Key facts

Undertake a period of supervised study as part of the University’s research community.

Learn important engineering technologies, processes and techniques.

Gain hands-on experience of various advanced surface analyses.

Graduate as an employable specialist engineer.

Contribute to the acclaimed work of MERI researchers.

Careers and opportunities

This course prepares you for a career in

research

coating technology development engineering

sales

management of coating centres

surface engineering

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

As this is a research course, most of your work will be carried out independently.
You’ll benefit from the support and expertise of your supervisory team – including a Director of Studies and a second supervisor who have specific interest and expertise in your chosen subject area.
These may include high-power impulse magnetron sputtering (HIPIMS) plasma chemistry, study of thin growth mechanisms and the development of specific coatings to serve applications.

You learn through

independent research
mentoring with your supervisory team
laboratory training, including in advanced processes and machinery
research training, including mandatory ethics and integrity sessions
teacher training
close tutelage in academic writing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00

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More details

Applicants from the UK can apply at any time. There are no deadlines for masters courses, but courses do fill up, so you might have to wait for the next entry

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Materials Science View 92 other Masters in Materials Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Please contact the relevant research area or centre to enquire about the entry requirements for this MPhil. Where English is not your first language, you must also show evidence of English language ability.

All applicants must submit a completed postgraduate application form including a 1500 word research proposal.

You are encouraged to find out more about our staff and their current research to inform the development of your research proposal and to ensure it aligns with our research themes.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

18600 GBP / year

≈ 18600 GBP / year

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The tuition fees for national students have not been confirmed or updated yet.

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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