Program Overview
The Advanced Materials Science at University College London (UCL) is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Materials Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Materials Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Materials Characterisation
- Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing
- Materials Design, Selection and Discovery
- Microstructural Control in Materials Science
- Research Methodology
- Students choose one or two optional modules to a total value of 30 credits from the following:
- Advanced Topics in Energy Science and Materials (15 credits)
- Biomaterials Applications (15 credits)
- Mastering Entrepreneurship (15 credits)
- Materials and Fatigue/Fracture Analysis (15 credits)
- Nanoscale Processing and Characterisation for Advanced Devices (15 credits)
- Simulation Methods in Materials Chemistry (30 credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements
A minimum of a second-class Bachelor\'s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
Applications
Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.Who can apply?
This programme is designed for those with a background in physics, chemistry, polymers, materials science or biology and prepares students for a career discovering the advanced materials that will shape the future of our world.What are we looking for?
When we access your application we would like to learn:
- why you want to study Advanced Materials Science at graduate level
- why you want to study Advanced Materials Science at UCL
- what particularly attracts you to the chosen programme
- how your academic and professional background meets the demands of this challenging programme
- where you would like to go professionally with your degree
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2029-07-18
About University College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
London, UK
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2029-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months