Advanced Mechanical Engineering: Engineering Materials

Develop specialist knowledge of mechanical engineering materials on this master's degree in engineering materials. explore material properties and how they are transforming the aviation, aerospace and manufacturing industries. our msc advanced mechanical engineering pathways combine the traditional aspects of mechanical engineering with interdisciplinary subjects, so you can specialise to suit your career plans. our international centre for research and teaching has a global reputation for excellence. our msc engineering materials degree explores the latest techniques and methods in this growing area of advanced mechanical engineering. you’ll study different material properties and discover their limitations and use in engineering. new materials are transforming industry with their strong, lightweight and flexible properties. materials engineers are needed in the aviation, aerospace and manufacturing industries to continue important research into composites. on this master's programme you’ll learn about microstructural and surface characterisation and investigate the performance of structural materials in application.

This master’s course will prepare you to work in a range of application sectors. these sectors usually have a reputation for good starting salaries and career progression opportunities. in the uk our graduates work across different organisations and application areas, including in the following sectors: aerospace automotive power generation biomedical finance in addition to engineering careers, many of our graduates go into other employment such as finance and consultancy, where the numeracy and excellent communication skills developed on the programme are highly valued. you'll graduate with excellent analytical skills as well as significant project management and leadership skills.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Southampton University has partnerships with the following companies: