Engineering Materials (Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science)

Overview

Course Details

This Engineering Materials (Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science) MSc course offered by the University of Southampton combines the traditional aspects of mechanical engineering with interdisciplinary subjects, so you can specialise to suit your career plans. The international centre for research and teaching has a global reputation for excellence. 

This degree explores the latest techniques and methods in this growing area of advanced mechanical engineering. You’ll study different material properties and discover their limitations and use in engineering.  

New materials are transforming industry with their strong, lightweight and flexible properties. Materials engineers are needed in the aviation, aerospace and manufacturing industries to continue important research into composites.  

On this master's programme you’ll learn about microstructural and surface characterisation and investigate the performance of structural materials in application.  

You’ll explore key topics and choose specialist modules on subjects like biomaterials, fuel cells and photovoltaic systems. You’ll also study materials manufacture, design and their use in transport applications in the following industries: 

• aerospace 
• marine 
• automotive 

You’ll learn from academics at the forefront of their fields, they teach the latest in technology advancements. Studying at Southampton gives you access to a global network of companies, shared facilities and specialist expertise to enhance your learning.

Career Opportunities

This master’s course will prepare you to work in a range of application sectors. These sectors usually have a reputation for good starting salaries and career progression opportunities. 

In the UK our graduates work across different organisations and application areas, including in the following sectors: 

• aerospace  
• automotive 
• power generation 
• biomedical  
• finance