Program Overview
The Polymer Science at University of Warwick 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 Polymer 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 22,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,780 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Coventry, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Polymer 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
- Fundamentals of Polymerization
- Physical Properties of Macromolecules
- Advanced Colloidal Materials
- Polymers in the Real World
- Polymer Processing and Nanocomposites
- Chromatography and Separation Science
- Transferrable Skills
- Group Research Project
- Plus two elective modules from:
- Molecular Modelling
- Principles and Techniques in Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
- Business Model Generation
- Innovation
- Business Strategy and Strategic Management
- Establishing a New Business
- Polymer Processing and Nanocomposites
- Mass Spectrometry
- Immerse yourself in a real research project, supervised by our renowned academics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Equivalent to UK lower second-class honours degree (2:ii) or above
You will also need to submit original transcripts from your undergraduate degree(s) (or officially certified copies thereof). For candidates yet to graduate, offers of studentships are conditional on them obtaining the appropriate degree grade.
IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent (if English is not your first language)
- The University offers pre-sessional language training support, which also allows you to get used to the campus, learn about the UK Higher Education system and the way we do things here. For more information see the Pre-sessional Course pages of the Centre for Applied Linguistics.
Satisfactory References
- After completing the form, if you have provided us with an email address for your referees, they will automatically be sent a request for a reference. It is therefore critically important that their email address is correct. You can also download reference forms to pass on to your referees. If paper references are submitted then signed references on headed notepaper are required from the institution to which your referees belong.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,780 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,780 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Warwick 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 University of Warwick
University of Warwick
Coventry, United Kingdom
University of Warwick is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2 August 2026
- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months