Engineering Materials (Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science)

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.  

You'll explore key topics and choose specialist modules on subjects like biomaterials, fuel cells and photovoltaic systems. You'll also study materials manufacture, design and their use in transport applications in the following industries: 

• aerospace 
• marine 
• automotive 

As part of this materials science and engineering course, you'll need to complete a research project. You'll be able to use our facilities, including a 3D computed tomography imaging lab, used to study internal structures of materials. 

You'll learn from academics at the forefront of their fields, they teach the latest in technology advancements. Studying at Southampton gives you access to a global network of companies, shared facilities and specialist expertise to enhance your learning.

Course lead

This course is led by Dr Georges Limbert, Associate Professor within Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Southampton. Read Dr Limbert's staff profile to learn more about their work. 

Related pathways

We offer 3 other pathways on this advanced mechanical engineering degree. Your other options are:

• Computational Engineering and Design
• Mechatronics
• Propulsion and Systems Engineering 

Postgraduate entry requirements

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.