The minimum academic entry requirements for a Masters programme will be a Lower Second UK honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant science or engineering discipline. For applicants with some years' industrial experience, a lesser qualification may be acceptable.
Science and Technology, PGDip
University Rank:#35
Duration1 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 24,744 / Year
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
Science and Technology, PGDip
Requirements
Entry Requirements
English Program Requirements
All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language. Applicants who do not already possess an acceptable English Language qualification will need to take a recognised test and attain the required English Language score:
- IELTS: at least 7.0 overall with no sub-test below 6.5.
- TOFEL iBT: at least100 overall withno sub-test below 25. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'.
- Pearson PTE: at least 76 overall with no sub-test below 70. We do not accept 'Home Edition'.
Further information onlanguage requirementscan be found on our website .
Pre-sessional English
We will consider applicants who do not meet these scores but you may be required to complete a pre-sessional English language course at the University of Manchester prior to the start of the course.
To be considered for a pre-sessional English language course for this programme we require the following minimum IELTS (Academic) scores:
- 6 Week Pre-Sessional Course: 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and speaking, and 6.0 in listening and reading OR IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in writing or speaking, and 6.0 in other elements.
- 10 Week Pre-sessional Course: IELTS 6.5 with no elements below 6.0.
If you have not yet completed your current academic study and are interested in studying a pre-sessional course, you must hold an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test certificate.
Career
Career opportunities
The aim of this programme is to give graduates and professionals a firm grounding in Nuclear Science & Technology in order to facilitate their advancement in this substantial industry.
See below some of the roles our graduates are now employed in:
- Safety Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Nuclear Safety Consultant
- Senior Engineer
- Consultant
Manchester is the most targeted university by graduate employers*. Take a look below at just some of the employers our graduates have gone on to work for:
- Rolls-Royce Plc
- BAE Systems
- Cavendish Nuclear
- National Nuclear Laboratory
- Cerberus Nuclear Ltd
- Abbott Risk Consulting
- Jacobs
- Corporate Risk Associates
- Sellafield Sites Limited
- EDF Energy
Accrediting organisations
IoM3, EI, IMechE, IET.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
24,744 / year
Science and Technology, PGDip
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom, Manchester