MRes Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
MRes Advanced Materials and Manufacturing is a multidisciplinary research training programme focusing on advanced materials development and additive manufacturing processes, design and application. Combining rigorous training in advanced research skills with personalised research projects that build deep subject knowledge, this exciting postgraduate programme is designed to inspire your imagination, foster your creativity and support your journey toward innovative solutions in the field.
MRes Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
Award
MRes
Start Date
To be confirmed
Duration
12 months
Mode
Full-time
Location
University of Bolton
MRes Advanced Materials and Manufacturing is a multidisciplinary research training programme focusing on advanced materials development and additive manufacturing processes, design and application. Combining rigorous training in advanced research skills with personalised research projects that build deep subject knowledge, this exciting postgraduate programme is designed to inspire your imagination, foster your creativity and support your journey toward innovative solutions in the field.
Course Overview
The University of Greater Manchester's Master's by Research (MRes) in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing is a multidisciplinary research training programme designed to be truly novel. It is designed to inspire the imagination and foster creativity while providing rigorous training in advanced research skills and deep subject knowledge.The programme is delivered through a staged and flexible approach, enabling you to develop research skills in preparation for a PhD or Professional Doctorate. You will have opportunities to undertake applied research projects involving knowledge exchange.
The MRes programme will provide a common foundation for PhD or Professional Doctorate programmes with an interim award available following the gaining of 60 credits (PgCert), and an exit award of the 180 credit MRes.
This MRes in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing provides specialist training in cutting-edge materials technologies. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of fire-retardant materials, advanced composites, and additive manufacturing (AM) in both metals and polymers. Delivered by University researchers, the course combines taught modules with hands-on research in the university’s state-of-the-art additive manufacturing and materials laboratories, including specialised fire-retardancy testing. Through individual research projects, students will explore novel materials processing techniques, performance evaluation, and application development, preparing them for careers in high-performance manufacturing, materials innovation, and further academic research.
Highlights
- The MRes Advanced Materials and Manufacturing is carefully designed to support you in developing a systematic and critical knowledge and understanding of the subject through the study and application of advanced research methods and skills using a scaffolded approach to learning.
- The MRes research project provides the opportunity for you to undertake in-depth independent and original research or advanced scholarship on a subject of interest within the field of advanced materials and advanced manufacturing.
- A range of academic and professional assessments which are carefully planned throughout the student journey.
- Successful graduates will be eligible to apply for advanced standing onto PhD and doctoral study.
- Hands-on research in cutting-edge additive manufacturing and fire-retardant materials labs.
- Specialist training in metal and polymer AM, composite materials, and flame-retardant technologies.
- Taught by experts active in advanced materials and manufacturing research.
- Industry-relevant skills with direct application to high-performance sectors.
Key Features
- We will support you in developing a systematic understanding of knowledge, a critical awareness of current problems, and/or new insights into advanced materials and advanced manufacturing.
- We will guide you as you develop the ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and clearly communicate the research's conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- You will be able to demonstrate an advanced understanding of how established research and enquiry techniques can be practically applied to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.
- You will evaluate and critically apply current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline, evaluate methodologies and develop critiques to develop creative solutions and/or hypotheses.
- Through a blended learning approach, you will develop the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment that requires initiative, personal responsibility, and decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations.
- You will develop critical self-awareness and independent learning strategies in order to develop academically and professionally.
Entry Requirements
- You are normally expected to have successfully completed an honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (minimum classification 2.2 or equivalent).
- You should include in your personal statement an explanation of your research interests and how they align with your career aspirations. You may be required to attend an interview to discuss this further.
- If English is not your first language, you will also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
Where changes are made to material information contained in this course description or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of admissions and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible opportunity and will outline the various options available to the applicant.
Career Opportunities
You will develop transferable skills of independent thought and critical analysis, analysing and evaluating complex issues and solving unfamiliar problems, presenting ideas clearly and with confidence, and working independently.
What can I do with this qualification?
Alternative career options
Here are some career options you can pursue with an MRes. Please bear in mind that some of these options require prior experience and/or additional qualifications.
- Research and Development Technician/Assistant Researcher
- Researcher
- Research Analyst
- Policy Advisor
- Consultancy
- Material Scientist
- Materials Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Additive Manufacturing Technician
- Academic Research Assistant
Fees & Funding
Home/EU Fees
No fee information is currently available, please contact the University of Greater Manchester’s Academic Fees team by emailing AcademicFees@greatermanchester.ac.uk for more information.
International Fees
No fee information is currently available, please contact the University of Greater Manchester’s Academic Fees team by emailing AcademicFees@greatermanchester.ac.uk for more information.
Bursaries
Click here for more information on our Master's Bursaries.
Important note regarding tuition fees: EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. Please read the student finance for EU students web page on www.gov.uk for information.
The fees for a student's course of study will be set for the normal duration of that course subject only to inflationary increases – measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded in March each year to take effect for subsequent start dates.
How to apply
Home Applicants
Course application details are unavailable at present
International Applicants
Course application details are unavailable at present
Partner Organisation Applicants
Course application details are unavailable at present
Teaching & Assessment
The bespoke programme will be delivered through a blended learning approach, combining face-to-face block sessions with online and practical work where appropriate. A range of learning and teaching methods will be employed, including (face-to-face or online) lectures, seminars, tutorials, discussion groups, guest speakers and master classes. A significant amount of personal study time is expected to be undertaken by the student comprising, for example, background reading, online activities, assessment work and preparation for sessions.
Assessment methods
The assessment strategy for the programme is designed to ensure that students achieve the overall aims and learning outcomes of the programme, as well as the learning outcomes for individual modules. Assessment serves several functions. Assessment is used to evaluate your achievement; however, assessment also serves to help students organise and develop their learning. Feedback from assessment serves an important educational function and can help students develop their skills and understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses. The types of assessment students will be required to complete fall into two general categories, formative and summative. Formative assessments are activities that do not contribute to students' overall module grade. They are however an integral part of the learning strategy for a module and students are required to complete them. Students will receive feedback on their level of achievement; this may take a variety of forms. Summative assessments are those assessment activities for which the marks will contribute to the overall module grade. Students will also receive feedback on these assessments so that they will know what they have done well and where they can improve. Many different forms of assessment are employed on the programme. For both formative and summative purposes, the major forms are: coursework; reports, case studies; oral presentations, research proposals and an extended project.
Learning Activities
A range of learning and teaching methods will be employed, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, discussion groups, assessment work and preparation for sessions. The course is taught by a core team of specialist lecturers; online support is available before and after the block to ensure you have ongoing support. Assessment will be by a combination of coursework and practical exercises, such as the preparation of presentations and posters. A final research project will form part of the assessment. A significant amount of personal study time is expected to be undertaken by the student comprising, for example, background reading, online activities. This programme adopts a blended style of learning and teaching including online delivery and engagement where appropriate.
Modules
The modules listed below may be a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules shown as part of the course.
- Academic Skills and Professional Development
- MRes Specialism: Critical Insights
- Advanced Research Methodology
- Research Project
Assessment methods
| Level | Assessment method |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | Coursework 88% Practical exams 12% |
Learning Activities
| Level | Activity |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | Guided independent study 90% Scheduled learning and teaching activities 10% |
The university will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for the academic year in which you begin your course. The university considers changes to courses very carefully and the university will minimise any changes. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis and changes may be necessary due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and academic reasons. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up-to-date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this reason, we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module.
