Materials Science postgraduate degrees in Central England

11 universities offer 29 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate materials science degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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Nottingham Trent University

1 materials-science courses EAST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 13th
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NTU is a great University for those who want to meet new people, gain valuable life experience and achieve highly in their chosen course. The staff are fantastic and always go above and beyond to ensure every student gets the most out of their time at NTU.

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Year 1
  • Inorganic Chemistry Beyond the Molecule
  • Physical Properties of Solid-state and Nano-composite Materials
  • Research Methods and Independent Study
  • Research Project
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Cranfield University

2 materials-science courses
star rating 3.6
5 reviews
EASTERN ENGLAND
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The faculty, and academics are great, and the rankings of the course lives upto the course that gets taught. The industry of the university is amazing, with the connect with each individual faculty is also very commendable. The student life can be improved within the campus.

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Advanced Materials MSc
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing Technologies
  • Composites Manufacturing for High Performance Structures
  • Failure of Materials and Structures
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • General Management
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Coventry University

4 materials-science courses WEST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 28th
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From my perspective of being a student at coventry university id like to say how good the physical location and quality of all the facilites are. the design, layout, and ease of access for botth the engineering building and the library are excillent, student life here is great too, i currently live in a rental-based accommodation with 4 people, and it works quite well. Personally I couldnt fault the university with anything as I believe it is perfectly equipped to fullfil all its students needs.

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University of Birmingham

5 materials-science courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 4th
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I am a mature distance learning student, completing my MA in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics. The online platform is easy to use and the digital library is expansive. All staff have been easy to contact when I need any support, including IT, Finance, Admin, my personal tutor and teaching staff. I have been assigned a mentor to help me stay connected with university life and the Philosophy department. The modules are contemporary, as are the course materials. The student cohort is diverse and we all connect to the course flexibly, from different time zones. I receive a weekly events newsletter which has plenty of options for attending online webinars and socials.

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Year 1
  • Effective Project Management
  • Introduction to Materials
  • Materials Characterisation
  • Presentation and Communication Skills/Team Skills development
  • Research Project
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Dental Materials Science MSc
clock icon 2 years part time
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Year 1
  • Applied Polymer Science
  • Biological Interactions of Dental Materials
  • Ceramic and Cement Systems
  • Emerging Materials and Related Technologies
  • Final Research Project
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Anglia Ruskin University

1 materials-science courses EASTERN ENGLAND
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I love the support and population diversity. No discrimination and lovely place. The improving part, should be the student housing. They should be available during weekends. Can in Friday evening and now had to wait till Monday but they are nice. Also be price a bit much that chelmfords campus . I’ll let you on if I notice another thing cause I’m new here

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Stage 1
  • Advanced Data Collection and Analysis
  • Advanced Professional Practice
  • Advanced Research Design
  • Theoretical Perspectives of Advanced Professional Practice
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University of Hertfordshire

2 materials-science courses EASTERN ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 12th
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One of the best aspects of my university experience has been the diversity and welcoming atmosphere. As an international student, that sense of inclusion really matters. The campus is modern, the accommodation is convenient, and it’s easy to meet people from different backgrounds. I also appreciate that lecturers are approachable and the teaching feels practical and relevant to real careers. The most challenging part for me was definitely information overload at the beginning. There were a lot of emails, updates, platforms, and systems to understand all at once, which honestly made me feel anxious at first. However, once you learn how everything works and organize what’s important, it becomes much more manageable. Overall, it is a supportive environment where you can grow academically and personally, it just takes a little time to adjust.

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University of Nottingham

1 materials-science courses EAST MIDLANDS
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The campus is very green and is just a beautiful place to study and work. There is a really good balance between socialising and work, I’m able to balance playing sport and meeting up with friends with my studies, not having to compromise on much. The lecturers are very helpful and they generally explain things well, although the pastoral and careers support through our tutors could be improved. Generally I am very glad I chose to study here in Nottingham, and would recommend it to anyone looking to achieve highly in both their career and at the same time be able to have a thriving social life and overall good work life balance.

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Advanced Materials MSc
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Year 1
  • Advanced Engineering Research Project Organisation and Design (spring)
  • Advanced Materials Characterisation (autumn)
  • Advanced Materials Research and Communication (autumn)
  • Individual Postgraduate Project (summer)
  • Materials Design Against Failure (spring)
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University of Leicester

4 materials-science courses EAST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 32th
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The University Experience was Good for me when I compare to own Country (India) Whereas the Students and Faculties in the University are well Mannered and Giving respect to each other and the Teaching is also good . The University is conducting many Events for the International students to get a Cultural connection with other peoples and this helps a Lot to get to know about the various cultures around the World

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University of Warwick

4 materials-science courses WEST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 60th
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The supervisors, Phd office, students and the university itself have been wonderfully supportive. It is easy to criticise minor issues or those beyond the universities control, but overall it is just a great place to be and study. The Students Union could improve the way it deals with people as I did not find them particularly supportive, but then maybe I caught them on a bad day. I will still give them 4 stars since they mean well.

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Year 1
  • 20-week research project
  • Chromatography and Separation Science
  • Frontier Techniques in Analytical Sciences
  • Physical Properties of Polymers and Nanocomposites
  • Polymer Synthesis
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Polymer Science MSc
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • 20-week Research Project
  • Chromatography and Separation Science
  • Colloid Science I and II
  • Group Research Project
  • Physical Properties of Polymers and Nanocomposites
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Loughborough University

2 materials-science courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 7th
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WUSCA ranking: 22th
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Loughborough is very accessible and has lots to offer solely on the campus, luckily it’s only a short walk into town for more as well! I do think some sort of student bus card for the sprint bus when going into town would be great as a trip is £3.

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Materials PhD
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Year 1
  • Advanced Materials Characterisation
  • Advanced Processing of Materials
  • Clean Energy, Materials and Sustainability
  • Group Design Project
  • MSc Project
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