Overview

Materials is a discipline which underpins global industry, opening worldwide opportunities for a well-paid and rewarding career. From materials developed to increase the effectiveness of replacement joints to advances for a more fuel-efficient vehicle design, opportunities are endless.

The Advanced Materials Science and Engineering course at Loughborough University have a long track record of delivering high-quality and research-led education. The development of new and improved materials is at the very heart of a range of technologies and you'll have the opportunity to explore and deepen your understanding of the scientific, engineering and design aspects of materials, their structure, properties, processing, in-service behaviour and environmental impact, at a more advanced level.

Careers

Typical careers span many industrial sectors including aerospace, power generation, automotive, construction, transport, medical equipment and implants and consumer goods. Possible roles include technical and project management, research and development, technical support to manufacturing, as well as sales and marketing.

Many of our master’s degree students continue their studies with us, joining our thriving community of PhD students engaged in materials projects of real-world significance.

Some employers our graduates work for:

Babcock

Jaguar Land Rover

Rolls-Royce

Jacobs

Pfizer

Beijing Huafu Engineering (China)

Commercial Aircraft China

Common Technology Research Institute

Exp Global

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.

Recent graduate roles include:

Development Engineer

Materials Engineer

Commercial Manager

Project Administrator

Materials Engineer

Project Engineer

Accreditation

The programme is accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), allowing you to progress towards professional chartered status (CEng) after a period of relevant graduate-level employment.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clean Energy, Materials and Sustainability

Nanomaterials and Composites

Advanced Joining Methods

Advanced Materials Characterisation

Advanced Processing of Materials

Materials Modelling

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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120

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88

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Loughborough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 304 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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88

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67

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in a science or engineering subject.

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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30900 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

13700 GBP / year

≈ 13700 GBP / year

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Living costs

Loughborough

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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