What will I learn?

The course covers composite and polymer materials and their processing, and is driven by the school's industrial work and research.

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 processing, nanocomposites and technical textiles. During the MSc 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 including Rolls Royce, Bombardier and Airbus. The course also attracts part time students from the local polymer processing sector.

Which department am I in?

School of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees

拢17,810.00 (19,40,510) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Belfast Campus

York Street,

Belfast,

Antrim,

BT15 1ED, NORTHERN IRELAND, Northern Ireland

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees

拢17,810.00 (19,40,510) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

January 2026

Venue

Belfast Campus

York Street,

Belfast,

Antrim,

BT15 1ED, NORTHERN IRELAND, Northern Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

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. The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. The TOEFL iBT score would be 80 with a minimum: L 鈥� 17; R 鈥� 18; S 鈥� 20; W鈥� 17.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.