Advanced Composites and Polymers PgDip, MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

18,310 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

07 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

Jan, SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Materials Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The course draws upon the internationally recognised research within the school in areas such as 3D woven preforms (for use in the aerospace and other transportation sectors), polymer science & processing, nanocomposites and advanced manufacturing. During the course you will be embedded in a research group as part of your dissertation. The team which delivers the course also has a wealth of industrial experience built from collaborations with key companies in Northern Ireland including Rolls Royce, Spirit Aerospace, Creative Composites, Artemis Technologies and Airbus.The course also attracts part time students from the local polymer processing sector.

This course is accredited by both IMechE and IET.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Materials Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The course draws upon the internationally recognised research within the school in areas such as 3D woven preforms (for use in the aerospace and other transportation sectors), polymer science & processing, nanocomposites and advanced manufacturing. During the course you will be embedded in a research group as part of your dissertation. The team which delivers the course also has a wealth of industrial experience built from collaborations with key companies in Northern Ireland including Rolls Royce, Spirit Aerospace, Creative Composites, Artemis Technologies and Airbus.The course also attracts part time students from the local polymer processing sector.

This course is accredited by both IMechE and IET.

Admission Requirements

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We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. Entry Requirements PgDip - Normally, an Honours or non-Honours degree or postgraduate diploma/certificate in a relevant engineering, technology or science discipline. In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant working/industrial experience, a portfolio of written evidence may be considered as an alternative entrance route. It is possible to transfer onto the MSc version of the course after successfully completing the PGDip. MSc - Specific details on the admission criteria can be found at the course webpage provided below. Normally, a second class honours degree or better in a relevant engineering, science, physics or technology discipline. Or a postgraduate diploma/certificate in a relevant engineering or technology discipline. In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant working/industrial experience, a portfolio of written evidence may be considered as an alternative entrance route. English Language Requirements English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. English language requirements Your country Exemptions and transferability Students can apply for exemptions for specific modules based on prior learning.

07 Aug 2026
1 Year
Jan
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
7,490 GBP
International
18,310 GBP

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