Materials Science and technology is a challenging inter disciplinary course offering considerable variety and career opportunities across a wide range of industry sectors. The course has been designed to meet the requirements of industry and allow progression towards professional chartered status.

The course content encompasses all aspects of materials; their selection, manufacture, testing, assembly and environmental impact both during production and at the end of life. Through a careful balance of lectures, practicals and case studies, students develop a thorough understanding of the properties and capabilities of metals, ceramics, polymers and composites, which can then be applied to a wide range of industrial contexts including aerospace, automotive, power generation and distribution, IT and manufacturing amongst many others. Project work forms an important part of this course, working individually and in groups, it prepares students for the workplace by developing crucial transferable skills. The 60 credit MSc project is of great significance, equivalent to one third of the total course marks. Its main objective is to provide training in techniques that are essential for research and development work and problem solving in industry.

Entry Requirements

Full time candidates will usually require a good first degree (BEng or BSc) or equivalent in a science or engineering subject to register for an MSc course. Part time students working in industry with relevant experience may be accepted with an HND or equivalent and would usually begin at certificate level and then, with successful progress, continue to work towards the MSc.

All applicants for admission to postgraduate taught programmes must have an acceptable qualification in English language before they can be admitted to any taught postgraduate programme.

Applicants should include all possible information about their qualifications when applying. Transcripts are particularly important and so are referees' reports, particularly for international and industrially sponsored part time students.

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Polymer science and technology is a comprehensive and challenging course offering the very highest standard of teaching and learning experience as well as multiple career opportunities across the vast range of polymer and related industries. The course has been designed to meet the requirements of industry and allow progression towards professional chartered status.

The Polymer science and Technology course at Loughborough’s Department of Materials has a long established reputation as one of the highest quality and most comprehensive polymer courses available. It teaches students the latest science and technology of plastics, rubbers and composites, including aspects of nanotechnology and has been designed to meet the needs of students and industry. It provides excellent employment opportunities, with previous graduates holding responsible positions in companies around the world.

The Department has long established industrial links and carries out a wealth of polymer research benefitting this course with a high percentage of sponsored MSc projects.

Entry Requirements

Full time candidates will usually require a good first degree (BEng or BSc) or equivalent in a science or engineering subject to register for an MSc course. Part time students working in industry with relevant experience may be accepted with an HND or equivalent and would usually begin at certificate level and then, with successful progress, continue to work towards the MSc.

All applicants for admission to postgraduate taught programmes must have an acceptable qualification in English language before they can be admitted to any taught postgraduate programme.

Applicants should include all possible information about their qualifications when applying. Transcripts are particularly important and so are referees' reports, particularly for international and industrially sponsored part time students.

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This programme is particularly suitable for engineers in product design and manufacturing roles who wish to gain further skills and take on more responsibility in the workplace.

It provides a thorough knowledge of engineering design and manufacture and associated management principles. A fully distance-learning programme, it is designed to enable students to study at home or in the workplace.

Resources for study include specially designed sets of written lecture notes, often supported by computer-based material on CD-ROM. Tutorial and study support is provided online.

Entry Requirements

Upper second class honours degree in any engineering discipline, or HND with appropriate industrial experience. Applicants with a lower second class honours degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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WEDC, part of the School of Civil and Building Engineering, is one of the world’s leading education and research centres for developing knowledge and capacity in water and sanitation for low- and middle-income countries.

This programme is for graduates with little or no practical experience of emergency infrastructure provision, as well as experienced practitioners who have a specific interest in addressing the problems of emergency infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries.

It develops participants’ potential and understanding of the principles and practice of infrastructure provision in emergency situations, equipping them with the appropriate expertise and skills.

On completion of the programme participants will be able to:

understand the types of disasters, their trends, causes and consequences

assess, plan, manage and implement infrastructure provision in emergencies

appreciate the range of infrastructure needed by communities affected by emergencies, both during and after the event

describe, design, use, operate and maintain the range of technologies generally used in emergency water supply and sanitation

work with traumatised populations to deliver essential services

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).

Entry Requirements

Entry qualifications vary depending on the programme, but generally a good degree from a UK university or equivalent professional qualification from an overseas institution recognised by Loughborough University is required.

In some cases those with lower qualifications can gain access when studying by distance-learning.

The main English language qualifications acceptable for entry to our programmes are:

GCSE English Language – Grade C or above

IELTS band 6.5 or above with not less than 6.0 in each sub test

TOEFL, including the Tests in Written and Spoken Practice, minimum: score of 600 (paper-based test) or 100 (Internet-based test) with specific requirements for sub test

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This is the distance learning version of the full time MSc in Renewable Energy Systems Technology.

By using the same course materials distance learning students are able to achieve the same outcomes as the full-time MSc in Renewable Energy Systems Technology. We have developed new ways of learning, which offer students flexibility in place, pace and mode to meet the demand from people wanting this highly sought after qualification but who cannot attend traditional university classes.

The objectives of the course are to provide an advanced technical level of education in a range of renewable energy technologies including solar, wind, biomass and water with an emphasis on integration into electricity networks in developed and developing countries. Furthermore, policy and environmental issues are examined to contextualise the need for renewable energy. The project dissertation which is taken towards the end of study enables students to gain and develop in-depth research and problem solving skills, often in conjunction with an industrial partner.

By the end of the course, our renewable energy MSc graduates, who are in high demand, will have gained a comprehensive understanding of renewable energy technologies and developed a range of important transferable skills on completion of the course

All of our renewable energy MSc Modules consist of a series of Study Units, each covering a specific subject area (see programme modules). Instead of face-to-face lectures and tutorials, the main learning routes for distance learning students are via the University’s virtual learning environment (LEARN). The learning resources for each Study Unit include:

On line study materials
Live streamed and recorded lectures
Virtual and remote laboratories
Tutorials, assignments and computer aided assessments
Access to past exam papers

In addition there are several important communication features built into LEARN which include:

Discussion forums (for communicating with tutors and fellow learners)
Specialist tutor groups
Assignment and tutorial upload facility (to allow tutors to check your progress and provide you with feedback)
Online tutorial sessions with module lectures

Entry Requirements

Upper second class honours degree in engineering or physical science. Other disciplines may be considered if they include strong mathematical, technological and analytical skills. Applicants with a good lower second class honours degree may also be considered.

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Notes

Distance learning students also have the option to attend on campus modules.

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