- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Materials Technology
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- OCT 2026
Overview
Undertake doctoral studies in the highly-regarded Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI), joining a thriving academic community.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:1 · or above |
|---|
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 6 |
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Where English is not your first language, you must show evidence of English language ability to the following minimum level of proficiency: an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or above, with at least 6.0 in each component or an accepted equivalent. Please note that your test score must be current, i.e. wi
Fees
International students: £18,600 per year
UK students: £5,328 per year - Fee TBC for 27/28
UK/Home: £5,328 per year - Fee TBC for 27/28
International: £18,600 per year
Start dates
October 2026 February 2027 May 2027
Application deadline
Apply directly from the course page at any time — there are no fixed deadlines. Courses do fill up, so apply as early as possible.
Campus
- City Campus, United Kingdom
Where you will study
Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
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