Course summary
On this course, you'll undertake a supervised, extensive study on a relevant subject within glasses, materials and polymers. In the Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI), you'll benefit from expert tutelage, cutting-edge facilities and a supportive environment. Your finished work will stand Â鶹Դ´ widely acclaimed MERI publications - a large proportion of which have been considered 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
As this is a research course, most of your work will be carried out independently. You will benefit from the support and expertise of your supervisory team; including a Director of Studies and a second supervisor who have specific interest in your chosen subject area. This may include auxetic materials, biomaterials, bullet-proof and abrasion-resistant ceramics, energy reduction in glass manufacture, medical devices, nuclear waste containment and thermoelectric oxides.
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*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected August 2025
Start date
May 2025
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus,
Howard Street,
Sheffield,
S1 1WB, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected August 2025
Start date
February 2025
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus,
Howard Street,
Sheffield,
S1 1WB, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Sheffield Hallam has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 for outstanding support for student success and progression.