Overview

The Advanced Materials programme from the University of Nottingham provides in-depth understanding of the nature, properties and manufacturing of a broad range of advanced materials, including materials for fuel cells and electrolysers, lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, green hydrogen and energy storage, composite materials for transport and wind energy, biomaterials for healthcare, advanced electronic materials, and digital and additive manufacturing of materials.

The modules are designed to cover recent materials developments for a more electrified, digital, sustainable and net-zero world. You will study the core principals of advanced materials, undertake an original research project and have access to our state-of-the-art research facilities and expertise.

Career opportunities:

They offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students.

Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or résumé, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through the online vacancy service. They host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

73.3% of postgraduates from the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering secured work or further study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary was £27,500.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomedical Applications of Biomaterials (autumn)
Manufacturing and Engineering with Polymers
Fibre Reinforced Composites Manufacturing
Materials for Low-Carbon Transport
Technologies for the Hydrogen Economy
Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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4.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

2:1 in a relevant subject
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Tuition Fees

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33000 GBP / year

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13400 GBP / year

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Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

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Funding

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