Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80 or 4.5 (New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned). Equivalent to the 0-120 score.
PTE Academic: 64
IELTS: 6
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Materials Science
Overview
At one of the UK's largest research centres, you'll be at the forefront of innovation and discovery, pushing the boundaries of this field. You can expect to enter a variety of career areas in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, electronics, healthcare, and manufacturing, reflecting the versatile and high-demand nature of the skills gained through the Metallurgy and Materials programme from the University of Birmingham.
Career opportunities
You can expect to enter a variety of career areas in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, electronics, healthcare, and manufacturing, reflecting the versatile and high-demand nature of the skills gained through a PhD in Metallurgy and Materials. Visit the programme website for more information.
You may also decide to opt for a career in academia, with some popular choices being as Research Fellow, Postdoctoral Researcher, Lecturer and HE professional services roles.
There is no single definitive list of jobs you can do with a PhD, but former alumni of the School have gone on to enjoy exciting careers in Rolls-Royce, GE, BAE Systems, Deloitte, Airbus, Unilever, amongst many others.
Programme Structure
Research themes include:
- Advanced Materials Processing
- Materials for Challenging Environments
- Materials for Sustainability
- Multifunctional Materials and Devices
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80 or 4.5 (New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned). Equivalent to the 0-120 score.
PTE Academic: 64
IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2:1 Honours degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or Engineering.
- The MSc by Research is open to candidates with a good Honours degree or its equivalent.
- If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 55,376 AUD / year (≈ 29,310 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details
UK: £2,619 part-time
Living costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom: 1,445-2,142 AUD / month
