Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months (4 years)
- Part-time: 84 months (7 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting February 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting May 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology
Overview
On this Plasma Surface Engineering courses at Sheffield Hallam University you'll undertake intensive study into a specific area of plasma surface 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'.
Course summary
- Undertake a period of supervised study as part of the University's research community.
- Learn important engineering technologies, processes and techniques.
- Gain hands-on experience of various advanced surface analyses.
- Graduate as an employable specialist engineer.
- Contribute to the acclaimed work of MERI researchers.
Career
This course prepares you for a career in
- research
- coating technology development engineering
- sales
- management of coating centres
- work for surface engineering companies
Programme Structure
You learn through
- independent research
- mentoring with your supervisory team
- laboratory training, including in advanced processes and machinery
- research training, including mandatory ethics and integrity sessions
- teacher training
- close tutelage in academic writing
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (or expectation of the same).
- All applicants must submit a completed postgraduate application form including a 1500 word research proposal.
- You are encouraged to find out more about our staff and their current research to inform the development of your research proposal and to ensure it aligns with our research themes. Before submitting your proposal, please contact the member(s) of staff listed against the relevant research theme.
- Applicants are required to give a short 10-15 minute presentation followed by an interview. Interview panel members will include the head of research degrees for the relevant research area or centre, a local postgraduate research tutor and a prospective director of studies.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
35,428 AUD / year (approx. 18,600 GBP / year)
Domestic
10,148 AUD / year (approx. 5,328 GBP / year)
Additional Details
- UK Part time: £2,619
- Part time international/EU: £9,300 per year
Living costs
Sheffield, United Kingdom: 1,057-1,861 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships Information
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