Overview

This Advanced Composites and Polymers - PgDip from Ulster University draws upon the internationally recognised research within the school in areas such as 3D woven preforms (for use in the aerospace and other transportation sectors), polymer science & processing, nanocomposites and advanced manufacturing.

During the course you will be embedded in a research group as part of your dissertation.

The team which delivers the course also has a wealth of industrial experience built from collaborations with key companies in Northern Ireland including Rolls Royce, Spirit Aerospace, Creative Composites, Artemis Technologies and Airbus.

The course also attracts part time students from the local polymer processing sector.

Careers and Opportunities

This course is underpinned by the School’s internationally recognised research in areas such as 3D woven preforms for aerospace and transport, polymer science and processing, nanocomposites, and advanced manufacturing. As part of this post-graduate degree, you will undertake your dissertation within an active research group, gaining hands-on experience at the forefront of materials innovation. The teaching team brings extensive industrial expertise through collaborations with leading companies such as Rolls-Royce, Spirit AeroSystems, Creative Composites, Artemis Technologies, and Airbus. The course also attracts part-time students from the local polymer processing industry, enhancing peer learning and industry relevance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods and Management

Intelligent Manufacturing

Advanced Polymer Engineering

Composite Engineering

Process Product Optimisation

Advanced biomaterials for biomedical applications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coleraine, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Materials Science View 93 other Masters in Materials Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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59

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6

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General requirements

Normally, an Honours or non-Honours degree or postgraduate diploma/certificate in a relevant engineering, technology or science discipline. In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant working/industrial experience, a portfolio of written evidence may be considered as an alternative entrance route.

Tuition Fees

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18310 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

7490 GBP / year

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Living costs

Coleraine

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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