Additive Manufacturing, or 3D printing, is an exciting new field using diverse technologies for equally diverse applications. It’s now possible to print everything from aerospace parts to biological tissue and even houses. The MSc in Additive Manufacturing gives you the skills to use these new technologies to their full potential.
This is an advanced course with an emphasis on the design, analysis and implementation of Additive Manufacturing (AM) projects.
The course is suitable for engineers who have recently graduated as well as those with experience. It’s an opportunity to extend your knowledge in Additive Manufacturing or update your qualifications with a view to promotion or a specialist role.
It will equip you with the engineering knowledge and practical skills necessary to develop AM strategies for real-world problems. We will use modern scanning equipment and mesh editing software to reverse engineer parts, and we’ll use modern CAD tools including topological optimisation to design parts for AM.
Why study with us
- Located within one of the most intense engineering and manufacturing areas in the UK, our £35m Engineering Innovation Centre provides an integrated space for teaching, research and work on live, real-world projects with commercial partners.
- Access world-class facilities in additive manufacturing, materials testing, tribology and computer-aided engineering, including the University’s Additive Manufacturing and Materials Testing labs, engineering and CNC workshops, a metals and 3D workshop, and a rapid prototyping suite.?
- Learning will be largely project-based, with hands-on use of equipment and software. The course will include relevant industry visits, guest speakers and industry-related projects.
What you'll do
- You will get the chance to build your own 3D printer, allowing you to learn through experimentation, and to develop new or enhanced Additive Manufacturing technologies.
- Enhance your work experience through a 12 month professional placement that’s built into your MSc. Alternatively, choose a shorter industry-based work experience project.
- You may have the chance to travel internationally to participate in conferences and to publish in research publications.
Module overview
Compulsory modules
• EL4166: Research Methods
• EL4895: MSc Project (Engineering)
• MP4400: Additive Manufacturing Technologies
• MP4702: Advanced Materials and Materials Selection
• SC4107: Research Methodology and Project Management
Optional modules
• EL4101: Professional Placement (Engineering)
• EL4102: Work Placement (Engineering)
• MP3604: Advanced Computer Aided Design
• MP3672: Engineering Simulation
• MP3731: Engineering Design
• MP3732: Operations Management B
• MP4401: Build your own 3D printer
• MP4402: Product Innovation
• MP4403: Reverse Engineering
• MP4580: Engineer in Society
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Your teaching team
Our lecturing academics are active researchers in additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Specialising in metal, polymer and composite materials, advanced computer-aided design, 3D scanning, sustainability and product innovation. Our staff are frequently published in sector-leading journals such as Additive Manufacturing. As well as collaborating with industry to implement cutting-edge technologies. Staff are fellows of the higher education academy and members of accrediting bodies, such as the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). A specialist technician supports the additive manufacturing laboratory. They can help you get hands-on experience with our 3D printers and your project work.
Future careers
The Additive Manufacturing industry is predicted to grow by 21% annually between 2022-2030*. This evolving industry is revolutionising the sectors where it is being implemented. Such as construction, aerospace and MedTech.
Our graduates have found careers as:
- Additive Manufacturing Engineers
- Digital Manufacturing Engineers
- Design Engineers
- R&D Engineers, Additive Manufacturing Technicians
As well as winning competitive PhD scholarships. We have several initiatives to support you to start your own business and we continue to offer this support after you graduate.
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