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Materials Design and Engineering

Newcastle University
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Tuition GBP 17,080 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,165 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2001-07-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Materials Design and Engineering at Newcastle University is a MSc programme in Engineering 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 engineering. 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 Materials Design and Engineering 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 17,080 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,165 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Materials Design and Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Business and Environmental Management
  2. Tribology and Materials Design
  3. Lifetime Prediction and Design for Reliability
  4. Materials and Fabrication
  5. Joining Technology
  6. Advanced Manufacturing Technology
  7. Manufacturing, Materials and Processes
  8. Mechanisms and Processes of Oxidation
  9. Materials Project
  10. Introduction to Nanomaterials
  11. Case Studies in Nonomaterials

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Lower Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:
  • chemical engineering
  • mechanical engineering
  • physics
  • chemistry
International students

If your first language is not English you need an overall IELTS score of 6.5.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,080 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,165 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 17,080 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,165 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Newcastle University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Newcastle University

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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2001-07-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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