Materials Science postgraduate degrees in Northern England

8 universities offer 34 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate materials science degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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Lancaster University

2 materials-science courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 74th
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Best aspects: The university provides a supportive learning environment with helpful lecturers and good academic resources. The campus is generally welcoming, and there are plenty of opportunities to develop skills both academically and personally. Worst aspects / Improvements: One issue that needs improvement is the heating and hot water system, as it does not always work properly. At times, students only have access to cold water, which can be uncomfortable and difficult, especially for students who are sensitive or have health issues related to cold temperatures. Ensuring reliable heating and hot water would greatly improve student comfort and wellbeing.

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Materials Science PhD
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Manchester Metropolitan University

2 materials-science courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 4th
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The best aspects are the student union and the facilities available. I think it could be improved if we had more books generally available at the library without requiring click and collect, since right now the library feels like a study space but not a real library.

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MSc Advanced Materials
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Year 1
  • Advanced Project and Personal Development
  • Applied Materials for Modernisation
  • Bulk Characterisation Techniques in Material Science
  • Electron-spectroscopy and Imaging Techniques for Surface Analysis
  • Energy Materials
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  • Advanced Project and Personal Development
  • Applied Materials for Modernisation
  • Bulk Characterisation Techniques in Material Science
  • Electron-spectroscopy and Imaging Techniques for Surface Analysis
  • Energy Materials
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Sheffield Hallam University

6 materials-science courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 12th
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WUSCA ranking: 6th
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I love the new city campus. It looks great and has excellent facilities, but more green spaces would be nice. The library is well stocked and there are plenty of study spaces. The teaching staff are excellent.

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University of Sheffield

1 materials-science courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 5th
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WUSCA ranking: 2th
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The location is great, surrounded by a multitude of stores for easy access to the majority of things required for student living. As well as that it is surrounded by student accommodation and is widely accessible to many, though some buildings are difficult to navigate/find without experience or guide. It is well-maintained for the majority of areas. The range of facilities as well is good for all manners of course studies.

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Year 1
  • Heat and Materials with Application
  • Materials Processing and Characterisation
  • Practical, Modelling and Digital Skills
  • Project
  • Science of Materials
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University of Leeds

8 materials-science courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
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Oxford Brookes University offers a supportive learning environment with passionate lecturers and modern facilities. The campus is vibrant, with plenty of opportunities to get involved in clubs and events. The city of Oxford adds to the appeal, providing a rich, historic backdrop and excellent career opportunities. Overall, it’s a great choice for those looking for a balance of academics and student life.

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Year 1
  • Ceramics, Polymers and Composites
  • Interdisciplinary Design Project
  • Materials Selection and Failure Analysis
  • Materials Structures and Characterisation
  • Materials for Electronic Applications
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University of Sheffield International College - Study Group UK

2 materials-science courses
star rating 5.0
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YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
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1,in short, everything look pretty good. My lovely teachers classmates and local staff. With their help, i can successfully access into my class to study at first time. Without doubt, Environment is magnificent in here , every time i saw these unforgettable landscape, i won't forget those sweet memories in here.

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  • Academic English Skills (AES)
  • Academic Success
  • Research Project for STEM
  • Statistics
  • Bioscience
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  • Academic English Skills (AES)
  • Academic Success
  • Research Project for STEM
  • Statistics
  • Bioscience
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University of York

3 materials-science courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
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There are excellent lecturers and student support services (particularly academic skills). The campus has a good feel and has a lot of outdoor seating which will be nice when the weather is warm. Lecture rooms are good but the seats are very uncomfortable. There is little impact from the students' union, for example there was no 'refreshers fayre' for January intake students, which also impacts the student life score.

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Year 1
  • Ethnoarchaeology
  • Experimental Archaeology Design and Practice
  • Experimental Archaeology in Context
  • Material Culture Theory in Practice
  • Dissertation
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University of Manchester

10 materials-science courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 8th
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WUSCA ranking: 32th
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Worst is library computers, they have to include usbc for computer extension. I like the organisation I wish they had more international student support considering we’re paying 3x more for the same thing

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MSc Biomaterials
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Year 1
  • Clinical Applications Biomaterials
  • Introduction to Materials Science
  • Lab to Clinic
  • Masterclass Course Unit
  • Natural Materials & Biological Matrices
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MSc Nanomaterials
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Year 1
  • Advanced Composites
  • Applied Functional Materials & Devices
  • Graphene & Nanomaterials
  • Introduction to Materials Science
  • PGT Dissertation
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