Overview

The Advanced Composites and Polymers degree offered at 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 processing, nanocomposites and technical textiles.

During this 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 including Rolls Royce, Bombardier and Airbus.

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

Career and Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the programme students will be more employable, particularly within the industry. Another important opportunity for MSc students is the academic career and/or research career through a PhD programme such as those offered in the Engineering Research Institute (ERI) which hosts the MSc programme.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Polymer Technology

Composite Engineering

Biomaterials

Tissue Engineering

Embedded Systems RTOS Design

Research Methods & Facilities

Digital Signal Processing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

PgDip - 120

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Materials Science Chemistry View 140 other Masters in Chemistry in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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110

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80

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59

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6

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General requirements

PgDip - 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. It is possible to transfer onto the MSc version of the course after successfully completing the PGDip.

English Language Requirements

MSc - Normally, a second class honours degree or better in a relevant engineering, science, physics or technology discipline. Or a postgraduate diploma/certificate in a relevant engineering or technology 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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17810 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

7240 GBP / year

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Additional Details

For 120 credits tuition fees:

National: £4,826.40

International: £11,872.80

For 180 credits tuition fees:

National: £7,239.60

International: £17,809.20

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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