MSc Materials Engineering for Sustainability in Demanding Environments

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You will need at least a UK 2.2 Honours degree or overseas equivalent in Materials Science, Physics, Metallurgical Engineering and Chemistry, Chemical Engineering (Other subjects in a Science, Engineering or Technology field will be considered, but a UK 2.1 Honours degree is needed). Professional experience can be taken into consideration on a case by case basis.

English language
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 6.5 overall with no sub-test below 6.0.
TOFEL iBT: at least 90 overall with no sub-test below 20. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'.
Pearson PTE: at least 70 overall with no sub-test below 65.
Further information on language requirements can 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: Minimum 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.
10 Week Pre-sessional Course: Minimum 5.5 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.
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.

English language test validity
Some English language test results are only valid for two years. Your English language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

Additional fee information
If you are made an offer, in order to confirm your place you will be required to make a deposit payment of £1,000 on or before the deadline date stated in your offer letter.

We ask for the deposit as competition for places is high and there is limited availability. The deposit amount is then deducted from your tuition fees when you register on the course.

Once we receive your payment, your place on the course will be confirmed.

The deposit is non-refundable, except in the following situations:

• You fail to meet the conditions of your offer
• You are refused a visa or entry clearance to enter the UK
• Your application for government funding has been unsuccessful

Evidence must be provided before a refund will be processed under any of the circumstances above.

If your offer specifies an English Language condition which you subsequently do not meet, the Admissions Team will require the official certificate of an English Language test taken after the date of the offer as evidence that you have attempted to meet your offer conditions. The English language test certificate provided with your application documents is not accepted as proof that you have attempted to meet your offer conditions as it will pre-date the offer.

If your offer specifies an academic condition, the Admissions Team will require official university documentation as evidence that you have not met the condition from the institution at which you studied.

All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).

Institute of Corrosion Scholarship

We are delighted that The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) is providing prestigious scholarships to promote corrosion awareness and to address the shortage of corrosion engineers and scientists worldwide.

There are two scholarships available for September 2026 entry, each scholarship is worth £8,500 and is awarded as a tuition fee reduction.

All those holding an offer for our MSc Materials Engineering for Sustainability in Demanding Environments are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The scholarships will be allocated based on the information provided in the application form, which will be emailed to all offer-holders. The deadline to apply is 17 July 2026.

Grant Gibson Scholarship

The Grant Gibson Scholarship, generously sponsored by Grant Gibson, supports students who are passionate about tackling corrosion-related challenges. The award is open to all applicants, both home and international, and we particularly encourage applications from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups.

For September 2026 entry, there are two scholarships available. Each award is worth £8,500 and will be applied as a tuition fee reduction. In addition to the tuition fee support, students from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds will be able to apply for an enhancement of £13,500 to help partially cover other expenses.

The scholarships are open to all students holding an offer for the MSc Materials Engineering for Sustainability in Demanding Environments, and applications will be assessed based on the information provided in the scholarship application form, which will be sent by email to all offer-holders. The deadline to apply is 17 July 2026.

If you have any queries about the scholarship, please contact the PGT Admissions team .

We also offer a number of postgraduate taught scholarships and awards to outstanding UK and international students each year.

For more information on master's tuition fees and studying costs, visit the University of Manchester funding for master's courses website to help you plan your finances.

Due to the competition for places, we give preference to students with grades above our minimum entry requirements. If we make you an offer, you will have 6 weeks in which to accept. Any offers not accepted within 6 weeks will be withdrawn so that an offer can be made to another candidate.

• Stage 1: Application received by 24 October 2025. Decision by 12 December 2025.
• Stage 2: Application received by 12 December 2025. Decision by 13 February 2026.
• Stage 3: Application received by 20 February 2026. Decision by 24 April 2026.
• Stage 4: Application received by 01 May 2026. Decision by 19 June 2026.

You need to submit your supporting documents with your application as it may delay us processing your application by the decision deadline.

Whilst we aim to give you a decision on your application by the deadline date, in some instances due to the competition for places and the volume of applications received, it may be necessary to roll your application forward to the next stage. If this is the case we will let you know.

Applications received after our final application deadline will be considered at our discretion if places are still available.

Please note: All places are subject to availability and if you apply at one of the later stages, some courses may already be closed. We therefore recommend that you apply early in the cycle to secure your place with us.

Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place must demonstrate that they have met all the conditions of their offer by 31st July 2026.

We consider your full academic history including which course units you have taken and the marks obtained. Even if you have met our minimum entry requirements, we will take into account your marks in relevant course units in our final decision making.

If you graduated more than three years ago, we will also consider the information contained on your CV and any relevant work experience you have to assess if you are still able to fulfil the entry criteria.

No interview is required for this course.

CAS Information

Please upload a copy of your current valid passport with your application showing the photograph page with your application. For CAS purposes, this must show your full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and the date the passport is valid until, which must be later than the date of your planned arrival in the UK, and the start date of your course.

If you have previously studied in the UK on a Student visa as an undergraduate or postgraduate student, please send a copy of your previous CAS statement to us as it will assist with the issue of your new CAS statement. This includes study in the UK on study abroad programmes and any study that you did not complete.

You cannot use your CAS to apply for a visa more than three months before the start date of your course. The Admissions Team will contact you at the appropriate time.

Your CAS number is only valid for one Student Route application.

Applications for deferred entry are not accepted for this course. If you receive an offer for 2026 entry and decide not to accept it, you would need to withdraw your application and submit a new application for 2027 entry.

Please note: as we do not offer deferrals it is not possible to roll forward any previous deposits paid.

If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry. In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved. We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course.

Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service. Email: dass@manchester.ac.uk

This course is accredited by the Engineering Council and Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) .

Upon graduating with an accredited Bachelor’s (with Honours) in engineering/technology plus further learning of an accredited Master’s - such as this MSc course- students will have fulfilled the educational requirements for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).