Overview

This Advanced Materials Engineering MSc degree offered by the Edinburgh Napier University provides a significant degree of hands-on practical work that utilises a wide range of manufacturing, testing and characterisation equipment.

The limited number of graduates in this area, combined with the knowledge, expertise and practical skills developed in this specialised field, gives you a major advantage over other engineering graduates as you seek employment within the materials-related industries.

Career opportunities:

Manufacturing
Design, energy engineering and renewables
Chemical engineering
Offshore engineering, materials testing
Advising and assuring companies
Regulatory authorities and automotive
Aerospace and defence industries

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, and the Chartered Institution of Highway

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ceramic and Composite Materials
Energy Materials
Forensic Materials Engineering
Metallic Materials
Plastics Materials
Smart Materials and Surfaces

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 92 other Masters in Materials Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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General requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in physical science, engineering, physics, or chemistry in order to be eligible for this programme.
We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry.
Please note, nationals of particular countries who receive an offer for this course are required to apply for an ATAS certificate

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22285 GBP / year

≈ 22285 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

8030 GBP / year

≈ 8030 GBP / year

Additional Details

Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £8,030
Overseas and EU £22,285

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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