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Qualification
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
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Location
Sheffield Hallam University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
FEB
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Duration
2 years
Course summary
Course summary
- Undertake a period of intensive, supervised study as part of Sheffield Hallam's research community
- Study at the internationally-recognised Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI)
- Take the opportunity to work closely with industrial partners, including regular site work
- Examine advanced materials, treatments and coatings for use in engineering
On this course, you'll undertake intensive study into a specific, chosen area of materials science and engineering. You'll benefit from expert tutelage, cutting-edge facilities and a supportive research community. Your finished work will stand alongside widely acclaimed MERI publications - a high 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 and expertise in your chosen subject area. These supervisors will assist you in defining your personal programme, provide direction and help you to develop your research.
You learn through
- Independent research
- Mentoring with your supervisory team
- Laboratory training
- Research training, including mandatory ethics and integrity sessions
- Teacher training
- Participation in the MERI Research Colloquium - presenting posters and oral presentations
Future careers
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- TWI
- Bodycote
- Rolls Royce
- Outokumpo
- Arconic
- Eisenbau Kramer
- RWE
- ATI Speciality Metals
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拢 17,205per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
63rd
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Campus address
Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 1WB, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
10th out of 12
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Entry standards
/ Max 230124 54%10th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10074.0 74%10th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.65 66%11th