Mechanics, Materials, and Advanced Manufacturing

Description

Advertisement

Programme Description
Research within the School takes place within four multidisciplinary research themes which provide a framework for our internationally renowned researchers working across the three main engineering disciplines of civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical and electronic engineering. These themes are:

* Energy
* Environment and Sustainability
* Health, Security and the Digital World
* Mechanics, Materials, and Advanced Manufacturing

As well as having a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, we also work closely with industrial partners to ensure that our research contributes to the needs of industry, business, economic development, and the community, both at home and abroad.

Contents

Mechanics, Materials, and Advanced Manufacturing
This wide ranging research theme incorporates cutting edge research which fosters innovation and sustainability, supports social and economic development, and contributes to improvements in health and quality of life. The research work carried out under this theme develops, validates and verifies reliable models alongside robust, accurate and efficient simulation tools to describe and understand complex non-linear systems, both natural and engineered, on a wide range of spatial and temporal scales, with an emphasis on advanced materials and structures.

The research also focusses on the development of innovative, advanced and environmentally friendly technology, together with its effective and sustainable implementation via suitable hardware, software or management systems to applications within the transport, energy generation and manufacturing industries. Close involvement with industry ensures that the research has both relevance and meaning. This focus on applied research enables us to work with some of the worlds most renowned global engineering companies, whilst also contributing to the needs of the local region.

Research is conducted within a vibrant environment which has benefited from major strategic investment eg SRIF funding of £2.4 million for the Cardiff University Structural Performance (CUSP) laboratory, as well as many collaborative industrial partnerships.

Research Areas
The main research areas include:

* Advanced Materials and Computational Mechanics
* Tribology and Contact Mechanics
* Aerospace Engineering
* Automotive Engineering
* Sustainable manufacturing
* Advanced manufacturing technologies
* Micro/nano manufacturing
* Intelligent and knowledge based systems
* Smart systems

Requirements

Entry Requirements
Suitable for graduates in in mechanical manufacturing, materials, or structural engineering.

Note: International students pursuing part-time programmes of study are not eligible for Tier 4 General Student) visas and must have alternative leave to remain in the UK if they intend to study at the University in person.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

Funding

Funding options

Funding for your postgraduate degree is available from a variety of sources.



Research Council fundingThe Research Councils provide government funding for postgraduate study and are a major source of funding for Cardiff postgraduate students. Each Funding Council supports a different area of study and may have differing application and awarding procedures.



We are the lead partner in the Economic and Social Research (ESRC) Wales Doctoral Training Centre, and hold block grants from the following Research Councils:



* Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
* Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
* Medical Research Council (MRC)
* Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
* Science Technology Facilities Council (STFC).
* Charities, trusts and other external bodies

Our 4 year PhD in Integrative Neuroscience is supported by the Wellcome Trust, the UK's largest provider of non governmental funding for scientific research.



In addition, there are numerous organisations offering alternative sources of funding for postgraduate courses. These awards are unlikely to cover full expenses but offer help towards overall costs.



The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding, a free eBook available to current Cardiff University students, applicants and prospective students, provides guidance and advice on writing funding applications and contains links to over 300 alternative funding bodies.



In addition, Cardiff University subscribes to ResearchProfessional providing access to their research funding and news service for current students of Cardiff University.



Part-time employmentMany postgraduates take paid employment while pursuing their studies.



Professional and career development loansA Professional and Career Development Loan is a deferred repayment bank loan between £300 and £10,000, available for Masters or professional qualifications. Banks usually take between six and 12 weeks to process your application so apply well in advance.



Cardiff University's Learning Provider Number is 8655.



Funding for study and research abroadA range of organisations provide funding to promote cultural exchange and international mobility in research and teaching. These funding opportunities are generally for doctoral students wishing to conduct part of their studies or research abroad.