Manchester Materials Masters
The industry focused Manchester Materials Masters (MMM) programme is ideally suited to both the professional in industry and new graduate, wishing to develop specialist skills for a career in academia or the materials industry.
With options to complete individual units or postgraduate qualifications in online distance learning, and campus-based format – this programme has been designed for flexibility.
Quality teaching and research, industry-focused and unique breadth of subjects, complemented by state-of-the art facilities and resources, make this suite of courses truly world-class in the materials world.
You can choose from one of the following subject areas, and then decide how you would like to study:
- Advanced Engineering Materials
Ideally suited to both professionals in industry and new graduates who work with the next generation of high performance engineering materials. -
Corrosion Control Engineering
For both professionals in industry and new graduates wishing to advance skills in the areas of corrosion and control processes. - Polymer Materials Science and Technology
Designed for both professionals in industry and new graduates who are looking to develop knowledge and skills that underpin structural and functional polymers. - Textile Technology
For both professionals in industry and new graduates, this programme ensures that you are equipped with the knowledge and skills required for the rapidly changing textiles market.
Postgraduate qualifications
Online distance learning
The MMM can be taken in online distance-learning or campus-based format; follow the links to find out more about each study format.
Individual units / continuing professional development
15-credit industry-relevant units can be taken individually, or can be built up to a postgraduate level qualification:
Advanced Engineering and Materials
- Unit 1 - Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
- Unit 2 - Industrial Processing of Materials
- Unit 3 - Advanced Composite Materials
- Unit 4a - Materials Performance Life Cycle Design (option)
- Unit 4b - Advanced Analytical Techniques (option)
- Unit 5 - Engineering Design and Communication
- Unit 6a - High Performance Alloys (option)
- Unit 6b - Functional and Engineering Ceramics (option)
Corrosion Control Engineering
- Unit 1 - Corrosion and Materials
- Unit 2 - Principles of Corrosion
- Unit 3 - Environments, Testing and Localised Corrosion
- Unit 4 - Corrosion Control
- Unit 5 - Corrosion Control in the Oil and Gas Industries
- Unit 6 - Corrosion Mechanisms and Control in the Process and Power Industries
Polymer Materials Science and Engineering
- Unit 1 - Control and Design of Polymerisations
- Unit 2 - Structure and Mechanical Properties of Polymers
- Unit 3 - Polymer Characterisation
- Unit 4 - Polymer Processing
- Unit 5 - Engineering Design and Communications
- Unit 6a - Soft Matter and Nanotechnology
- Unit 6b - New Directions in Polymerisation
Textile Technology
- Unit 1 - Textile Materials and Performance Evaluation
- Unit 2 - Weaving and Weave CAD
- Unit 3 - Knitting and Knit CAD
- Unit 4 - Yarn and Nonwoven Technology
- Unit 5 - Technical Textiles
- Unit 6 - Colouration Technology