The Department of Materials encompasses an exceptional breadth of research and training in materials, from design and development, to performance and protection and management and marketing. Our multidisciplinary research activity covers broad, socially relevant materials themes that allow us to meet the needs of industry and society.Our research is organised into eight research themes , although research projects often involve researchers in other groups, other schools, other universities and industry.The Department has one of the most extensive and innovative imaging and characterisation facilities in the UK - something that our researchers are able to take advantage of in their work. Research in this area aims to develop a better understanding of advanced materials and their performance through advanced imaging and characterisation while developing the characterisation techniques further
Which department am I in?
Department of Materials
Study options
Full Time
(3 Years)
Tuition fees
£29,900.00 (32,57,790)
per year
International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £29,900; Band B - £32,400; Band C - £37,900, Band D - £45,900; Band E £60,800; and discussed this with a supervisor.
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Main Campus
Oxford Road,
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M13 9PL, Northern England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
The standard academic entry requirements for a Doctorate level programme is an Upper Second UK honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant science or engineering discipline or a first degree with an additional UK Masters degree (or international equivalent). All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.