Language: EnglishDelivery: On CampusCampus location: Birmingham, United KingdomDisciplines: Materials ScienceOverview
Digital Transformation of the Metals Industry at University of Birmingham combines specialist taught modules, transferable skills training, industrial engagement, and a major doctoral research project, delivered through a structured four-year pathway across partner universities (Leicester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Loughborough, Warwick).
Career opportunities: As a graduate of the DigitalMetal CDT, you will be well placed for careers across the metals and manufacturing sector, advanced materials development, industrial digitalisation, research institutions, and academia. Equipped with a unique blend of digital, materials and manufacturing expertise, they are prepared to become future leaders in industrial innovation and academia.
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Programme Structure
Research themes:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Metals and Alloys Engineering
- Multi-Objective Digital Twinning
- Digital-Enabled Right-First-Time Manufacturing
- Engineering Management and Digital Supply Chains
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Admission Requirements
Academic requirements: Upper Second Class GPA.
General requirements:
- A first-class or upper second-class degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
- A strong motivation for digital manufacturing, metals processing, and AI.
English requirements:
- TOEFL iBT: 80 (or New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score: 4.5)
- PTE Academic: 64
- IELTS: 6
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Fees and Funding
Fully funded (EPSRC CDT). Tuition fees are free for both international/domestic students.
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