MSc Composites Engineering 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Bristol |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

34,400 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

27 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Why Choose Composites Engineering?

Do you want to be at the forefront of future technologies driven by material innovations?

The MSc in Composites Engineering is designed to equip ambitious engineers with the expertise to develop lightweight, high-performance solutions that drive innovations in aerospace, automotive, energy and beyond. From hydrogen storage systems and ultra-scale wind turbines to next-generation aircraft platforms, lightweight vehicle structures, and rocket components, composites are breaking barriers where conventional materials have reached their limits.

With a strong emphasis on industry links and building fundamental knowledge through hands on-experience, this programme will prepare you to make an impact in a rapidly evolving industry. We welcome a diverse array of students from a wide variety of subject backgrounds and we can support you to transform into a composites engineer.

Learn from World-Leading Experts at the Heart of Composites Innovation

You will be taught by experts from the Bristol Composites Institute (BCI), a world-leading research institute which is home to over 30 leading academics advancing composites technologies with strong industrial partnerships. You will benefit from extensive use of state-of-the-art research facilities at the BCI. You will engage in cutting-edge research addressing the technological challenges of tomorrow, guided by leading industry partners such as Rolls-Royce, Airbus, GKN, etc.

Your Path to a High-Impact Career

This close integration with industry will prepare you for exciting career opportunities worldwide. Whether your passion lies in designing next-generation transport systems, developing sustainable energy technologies, or leading aerospace innovations, you will graduate with the skills and knowledge to succeed. These opportunities extend to any industry where advanced materials are key to step-changing breakthroughs. Potential roles include composites design engineer, material specialist, structural analyst, manufacturing engineer, production engineer, or R&D leader - all highly sought after by top global employers.

Take the next step in your engineering career and be part of the next industrial revolution.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Why Choose Composites Engineering?

Do you want to be at the forefront of future technologies driven by material innovations?

The MSc in Composites Engineering is designed to equip ambitious engineers with the expertise to develop lightweight, high-performance solutions that drive innovations in aerospace, automotive, energy and beyond. From hydrogen storage systems and ultra-scale wind turbines to next-generation aircraft platforms, lightweight vehicle structures, and rocket components, composites are breaking barriers where conventional materials have reached their limits.

With a strong emphasis on industry links and building fundamental knowledge through hands on-experience, this programme will prepare you to make an impact in a rapidly evolving industry. We welcome a diverse array of students from a wide variety of subject backgrounds and we can support you to transform into a composites engineer.

Learn from World-Leading Experts at the Heart of Composites Innovation

You will be taught by experts from the Bristol Composites Institute (BCI), a world-leading research institute which is home to over 30 leading academics advancing composites technologies with strong industrial partnerships. You will benefit from extensive use of state-of-the-art research facilities at the BCI. You will engage in cutting-edge research addressing the technological challenges of tomorrow, guided by leading industry partners such as Rolls-Royce, Airbus, GKN, etc.

Your Path to a High-Impact Career

This close integration with industry will prepare you for exciting career opportunities worldwide. Whether your passion lies in designing next-generation transport systems, developing sustainable energy technologies, or leading aerospace innovations, you will graduate with the skills and knowledge to succeed. These opportunities extend to any industry where advanced materials are key to step-changing breakthroughs. Potential roles include composites design engineer, material specialist, structural analyst, manufacturing engineer, production engineer, or R&D leader - all highly sought after by top global employers.

Take the next step in your engineering career and be part of the next industrial revolution.

Admission Requirements

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You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree (60% or higher) or an international equivalent in an Engineering degree from one of the follow areas; Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Automotive, Structural, Civil, Manufacturing, Chemical, Physics, Textile, Composites, Materials (Metallurgy, Composites, Polymer), Science (Polymer Chemistry, Physics) or Design (Engineering, Industrial).

We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply.

We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement.

If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing:

  • evidence of one year work experience within the Composites industry working as an engineer
  • a relevant postgraduate qualification.




English language requirements


If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level E.

27 Aug 2026
1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
14,900 GBP
International
34,400 GBP

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